1 Theatre Arts I– Q2 AgendaOOOH, We’re halfway theerre!

2 Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the classroom procedures and can explain my goals for the semester. Agenda: Review Expectations New Journal Expectations (AKA: Make our lives easier!) Ensemble Building Activity Kindness Challenge: Talk to someone new in the lunch room! Journal Warm-Up No Warm-Up! “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind” - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

3 New Journal ExpectationsAt the start of each week make a new vocabulary page in your notebooks – you’ll put all the vocab from the week on this page Make dates for reflection questions nice and big! Put notes from the day under the reflection question. Put closing questions at the end of the notes. Then you’ll repeat the next day!!  Kindness challenges – my challenge to YOU for the week. We will reflect at the end of the week. Warm-ups will now be posted on the website – if you don’t see it, REMIND ME! I’m only human!  Reminders: Journals must be kept neat! Reflection questions must be AT LEAST 4 sentences long; closing questions at least 5

4 Reminders! Classroom Expectations: Haunted House Oct. 29NO GUM. Period. At all. Automatic lunch detention, 2nd time: referral.  Sign out and in when leaving the room – always ASK before leaving!!! When I hold up the Hunger Games sign, you hold it up and STOP what you are doing to listen to me Be courteous & kind to each other Haunted House Oct. 29 Signup: Code: CTCHH The Election Nov 3-5

5 Choose ONE of the following:What kind of music do you listen to? Why? What do you look for in a friend? Why?

6 Choose ONE of the following:If you could win an award, what would you want to win it for? If you were only allowed to read one book, what would it be?

7 Choose ONE of the following:What is your most prized possession? If you could start your own charity, what would it be?

8 Choose ONE of the following:What brings you the most happiness in life? Who is the most important person in your life? Why?

9 What makes you feel proud of yourself?

10 What is something most people don’t know about you?

11 What is the most important life lesson you’ve learned so far?

12 Thursday, October 20, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the ways we learn about a character. Agenda: Quick Notes Character Facts & Inferences Activity Here Comes Charley Kindness Challenge: Talk to someone new in the lunch room! Important Dates: Haunted House Oct. 29 The Election Nov 3-5 Journal Warm-Up Vocab: Character – roles played by actors in a play RQ: Imagine there’s a new student in your class and you don’t know anything about them. Describe what you would do to get to know a new student. Keep in mind you really want to get to know them. Weekly Quote: “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind” - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

13 5 Ways We Learn About a Character in a Script:What the character says What the character does What others say about the character What the playwright says (stage directions) How the character treats others

14 Create a large table on a sheet of paper in your journal Read through the script and find facts/proof for Shelley – fill in the boxes FACT PROOF

15 Create a large table on a sheet of paper in your journalFACT PROOF

16 Read through the script and find inferences for Shelley – fill in the boxesInferences = a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning/a strong guess FACT PROOF INFERENCE

17 Read through the script and find inferences for Shelley – fill in the boxesInferences = a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning/a strong guess INFERENCE PROOF

18 Read through the script and find facts & inferences for Ben – fill in the boxesGot Shelley a Christmas present Uncle owns a tree farm Likes to talk Godmother talks a lot/speaks well Ben defends Shelley at school Ben’s dad talks loudly PROOF “I just wanted to get you…” “You know, my uncle has a tree farm” “I like to talk” “perfected the art of conversation” “I defend you a lot at school” “really loudly” INFERENCE Ben likes Shelley He’s caring He’s emotional Outgoing Ben goes to school with Shelley Sarcastic Talks to her, got her a present, sticks up for her ^Ditto Dramatic, caring Talks a lot, nice to people He defends her at school “I believe its called a Christmas present”

19 Closing Question What kinds of things can we learn about characters that would be helpful as an actor? Why are they helpful? Use examples.

20 Friday, October 21, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the ways we learn about a character. Agenda: Character Facts & Inferences Activity Here Comes Charley Closing Question from Thursday Notes Kindness Challenge: Talk to someone new in the lunch room! Important Dates: Haunted House Oct. 29 The Election Nov 3-5 Journal Warm-Up Vocab: Objective: A character’s want, need, or goal RQ: Describe your experience doing the kindness challenge this week. Was it hard? Awkward? Did you learn anything? Weekly Quote: “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind” - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

21 Monday, October 24, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain what we look for when analyzing a script Agenda: Notes! WOOP! Kindness Challenge: Compliment 2 new people each day. Important Dates: Haunted House meeting after school TODAY!!! Haunted House Oct. 29 The Election Nov 3-5 Journal Warm-Up Vocab: fourth wall: an imaginary wall between actors and audience in a play RQ: What information is necessary for an actor to get from a script? Weekly Quote: “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind” - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

22 Constantin StanislavskiBorn 1863 in Moscow Actor & Director Founded Moscow Art Theatre – thought acting during this time period was artificial Founder of a naturalistic approach to acting known as Stanislavski method

23 Given Circumstances Everything that defines the special world of the play Includes: Geographic location Date/year/season/time of day Economical environment – what is the character’s social class Previous action – any action mentioned in play’s dialogue that reveals any incident or action that took place before the current action of the play began; aka: Exposition

24 What to Look For Objective: a character want, need, or goalObstacle: what gets in the way of the objective and causes conflict Stakes: why the person wants what he or she does; what motivates them; what they will gain or lose if they don’t get what they want Tactics: what things characters do to get what they want

25 Closing Question 5 sentences Why is it important to understand the given circumstances of the play when portraying a character? Why is it important to know your character’s objective?

26 Marking Up Your Script USE PENCIL Cross out any stage directionsMark any changes/shifts in tone/character development with // Choose action words for each beat

27 Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain what we look for when analyzing a script Agenda: What? Open Scene Kindness Challenge: Compliment 2 new people each day. Important Dates: Haunted House Oct. 29 The Election Nov 3-5 Journal Warm-Up Vocab: outcome: the result of an action taken by a character or characters to overcome an obstacle and achieve an objective RQ: Think about your day so far and determine an objective for the day, an obstacle, and what tactics you have used to get your objective. You can make a bullet point list Weekly Quote: “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind” - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

28 (A enters and sees B playing with a phone)Open Scene You will get a scene of generic dialogue that is “open” to interpretation You have to work to create meaning for the scene - add elements/given circumstances to the scene ( who, what, where, objective, obstacle, stakes, tactics) You have to perform the scenes exactly the way they are – can’t change the words in any way You can do as much pantomime as you’d like or you can add actual props Dialogue doesn’t have to start right away if silent action helps establish given circumstances Example: A: What’s that? B: I don’t know A: Where’d you find it? B: Over there A: No B: It’s your problem now (A enters and sees B playing with a phone) A: What’s that? B: (trying to hide it from A) I don’t know A: Where’d you find it? B: Over there (A & B start to fight over the object, object falls to the ground) A: (yells) No B: (Looks around to see if anyone saw). It’s your problem now (Runs off)

29 Reflection Questions FOR EACH GROUPWhat is each character’s objective? What was the obstacle that caused conflict? Name one thing the group did well Name one thing the group could improve on.

30 Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Vocab: walk-on: a small role with no linesLearning Goal: I can explain what we look for when analyzing a script Agenda: Open Scene Kindness Challenge: Compliment 2 new people each day. Important Dates: Haunted House Oct. 29 The Election Nov 3-5 Journal Warm-Up Vocab: walk-on: a small role with no lines RQ: Think of your FAVORITE movie. What is the main character’s objective in the movie? Weekly Quote: “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind” - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

31 Closing Questions – 4 sentences each.For your performance: What do you think you did well & how do you want to improve? Do you think you portrayed your objective clearly? Which moments from other scenes stuck out to you? Why?

32 Friday, October 28, 2016 Vocab: NoneLearning Goal: I can explain what we look for when analyzing a script Agenda: Open Scene Kindness Challenge: Compliment 2 new people each day. Important Dates: Haunted House Oct. 29 The Election Nov 3-5 Journal Warm-Up Vocab: None RQ: Reflect on this week’s kindness challenge. Finish closing questions from yesterday Weekly Quote: “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind” - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

33 Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done”Monday, October 31, 2016 Learning Goal: I explain Stanislavski’s acting method Agenda: Theatre Review Stanislavski Review Active Verbs Kindness Challenge: Hold the door open for someone (as many times as you can!) Important Dates: The Election Nov 3-5 FALL PLAY CAST & CREW – MAKE SURE YOU KNOW TIMES FOR THIS WEEK! Journal Warm-Up Vocab: RQ: What was your favorite Halloween costume you’ve dressed up in and why? Happy Halloween!! BE SAFE! Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela

34 Closing Questions – as many sentences as you need.What does the term “artificial acting” mean? Put it in your own words What are some ways to keep a scene fresh when you have to perform it over and over again?

35 Closing Questions – as many sentences as you need.Is it important to have an acting process? Does having a process make acting easier or harder? Why?

36 Stanislavski Quiz

37 Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done”Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Learning Goal: I explain Stanislavski’s acting method Agenda: Stanislavski Review Kindness Challenge: Hold the door open for someone (as many times as you can!) Important Dates: The Election Nov 3-5 FALL PLAY CAST & CREW – MAKE SURE YOU KNOW TIMES FOR THIS WEEK! Journal Warm-Up None Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela

38 Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done”Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain how to prepare a scene Agenda: Preparing a Scene Kindness Challenge: Hold the door open for someone (as many times as you can!) Important Dates: The Election Nov 3-5 FALL PLAY CAST & CREW – MAKE SURE YOU KNOW TIMES FOR THIS WEEK! Journal Warm-Up RQ: How do you prepare a scene? Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela

39 Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done”Friday, November 4, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain how to prepare a scene Agenda: Preparing a Scene Kindness Challenge: Hold the door open for someone (as many times as you can!) Important Dates: The Election Nov 3-5 FALL PLAY CAST & CREW – MAKE SURE YOU KNOW TIMES FOR THIS WEEK! Journal Warm-Up RQ: Reflect on the kindness challenge. Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela

40 Closing Questions – 4 sentence minimumWhy is “What does my character want?” the most important question to ask when doing scene preparation?

41 Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done”Monday, November 7, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the ways we learn about a character. Agenda: Elements of Craft Choices Articles Kindness Challenge: Hold the door open for someone (as many times as you can!) Important Dates: The Election Nov 3-5 Journal Warm-Up Vocab: blocking rehearsal: rehearsal in which the movement and stage groupings are worked out RQ: Explain how to prepare a script. Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela

42 Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done”Wednesday, November 8, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain how to prepare a scene Agenda: Preparing a Scene  Kindness Challenge: Say something kind to yourself each day. Important Dates: QUIZ ON MONDAY! Improv rehearsal tomorrow. Dec 5: Theatre Reviews DUE!!!!! Dec 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up Vocab: None. RQ: Reflect on the weekly quote Reflect on the Stanislavski quote “Love the art in yourself, not yourself in the art” Weekly Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela

43 First Line/Last Line Scene ChallengeWith a partner, create a scene that meets the following: Around 2 minutes long Should have beginning/middle/end Each character has a clear objective & obstacle Here’s the catch: it must use the beginning line you draw from the bucket and the ending line you draw from the bucket  Pink = first line, yellow=last line Must turn in written script that uses proper formatting & includes blocking directions Must be memorized when you perform!

44 Script Title Authors Set the Scene Proper Formatting BlockingAround 2 min. beg/mid/end Each character clear objective & obstacle Pink = first line, yellow=last line written script, Title, authors, intro para., proper formatting, blocking Memorized Authors Set the Scene Proper Formatting Blocking

45 Weekly Quote: “Always be a little kinder than necessary”Monday, November 14, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the ways we learn about a character. Agenda: First Line/Last Line Scene Challenge Kindness Challenge: Pick up any pieces of trash you see. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up Vocab: cast: a set of actors in a play RQ: Where are you in the rehearsal process? What has been easy/difficult so far? Weekly Quote: “Always be a little kinder than necessary” -James M. Barrie

46 Closing Question! (5) How did you contribute to the rehearsal process?11/14 Warm-Up Vocab: cast: a set of actors in a play Reflection Question: Where are you in the rehearsal process? What has been easy/difficult so far? Closing Question! (5) How did you contribute to the rehearsal process?

47 Weekly Quote: “Always be a little kinder than necessary”Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the ways we learn about a character. Agenda: First Line/Last Line Scene Challenge Kindness Challenge: Pick up any pieces of trash you see. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up -vocab: conflict: the point in a play where action meets obstacle; the opposition of persons, forces, or ideas that give rise to dramatic action in a play -RQ: Do you feel prepared for performance? If yes, what did you do to prepare? If no, what could you have done differently? Weekly Quote: “Always be a little kinder than necessary” -James M. Barrie

48 Rubric for First Line/Last Line Total Points Possible: 50Criteria 4 (10 pts) Script Is neatly presented and properly formatted Includes blocking. Story has clear beginning, middle, end & has conflict Characters have clear objectives and relationships. Script uses first line, last line exactly as written. Performance is a MIN. of two minutes. Performance – General Performance is memorized. Actors play to their objective clearly. Performance – Voice & Movement Actor projects their voice and articulates. Can be easily heard & understood. There is clear emotion in the voice. Movements are clear and make sense to the character & their objective. Good use of facial expressions. Rehearsal & Effort Actor uses rehearsal time wisely and collaborates well with their partner. Actor maintains a positive attitude throughout process.

49 Weekly Quote: “Always be a little kinder than necessary”Monday, November 21, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the ways we learn about a character. Agenda: First Line/Last Line Scene Challenge Kindness Challenge: Pick up any pieces of trash you see. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up Study for quiz!! Weekly Quote: “Always be a little kinder than necessary” -James M. Barrie

50 Write one thing you are thankful for Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the ways we learn about a character. Agenda: First Line/Last Line Scene Work Kindness Challenge: Tell one important person in your life each day why you appreciate them. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up Write one thing you are thankful for  Weekly Quote: “Always be a little kinder than necessary” -James M. Barrie

51 Closing Questions 11/22 How did choosing action words impact how you portrayed your character? (3 sentences) How did it help to “workshop” your scene with another group? (3 sentences) Why is it important to pick action words? (3 sentences)

52 Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Have a happy & safe break!Learning Goal: I can explain the ways we learn about a character. Agenda: Action Words Recap Scene Work Intro Kindness Challenge: Tell one important person in your life each day why you appreciate them. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up Write one thing you are thankful for  Have a happy & safe break! Weekly Quote: “Always be a little kinder than necessary” -James M. Barrie

53 Action Article An action word must always be a ___________________________, which is a verb that you can actively do ____________________________________. What is the first step in choosing an action? An action is not necessarily _______________, instead, it is ______________________________ in fulfilling the objective and telling the story Describe various ways to practice playing the action. Actioning is designed to _______________ your imagination.

54 WQ: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything”Monday, November 28, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the importance of stage business. Agenda: Action Article Blocking & Stage Business Kindness Challenge: Tell one important person in your life each day why you appreciate them. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up Vocab: Proscenium Arch: architectural arch that forms the front of the stage. RQ: Why is it important to pick an action word for your beats? WQ: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything” -George Bernard Shaw

55 WQ: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything”Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the importance of stage business. Agenda: Tech Notes Scene Work Kindness Challenge: Tell one important person in your life each day why you appreciate them. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up Vocab: batten: rod suspended over the stage from which lights and scenery are hung RQ: Reflect on the weekly quote. WQ: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything” -George Bernard Shaw

56 Producing the Play Read pages 332-348 of the textTake notes and define all key terms (words in bold) Answer the following questions. Write question and answer (complete sentences): What is the purpose of a master production schedule? Why is the promptbook “the backbone of production?” What are some difficulties that might arise during a performance? How might the stage manager overcome them?

57 Performance Final The scenes you are working on will consist of 50% of your final exam grade Performances will need to be memorized. You will need to bring in props and costumes. You will get time in class to rehearse, but you may want to work after school – get each other’s phone numbers!

58 Part of your grade will include the work you put into preparing for your performance, including:First Reading Questions Second Reading Questions Third Reading Questions 4 character development questions of your choice Character Profile Blocking Notes, Beat Notes, Action Words Stage Diagram Character’s objective, obstacle Rehearsal Etiquette Partner reflection First Reading 1. 2. 3. (as many ?s as you have) Second Reading 3. (as many as you have) Third Reading Character Development Questions *Choose 4 of your choice to answer. Circle or highlight ?s you pick in your packet. Complete sentences!

59 Performance Final When you do your performance, you will hand in a packet, that includes: Script with blocking notes, beats identified, action words Answers to all questions required neatly written or typed

60 WQ: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything”Friday, December 2, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the importance of stage business. Agenda: Scene Work Kindness Challenge: Tell one important person in your life each day why you appreciate them. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up Vocab: Backdrop: painted curtains without folds, hung from battens RQ: Reflect on the kindness challenge WQ: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything” -George Bernard Shaw

61 With Group Individually Prop ListScene Work to Do Today! Prop List Brainstorm costume – what would your character wear? Be specific. “Real clothes” – not an answer. Character Development Questions Choose 4 and answer them thoroughly. Whatever you do not finish is homework!  With Group Individually

62 WQ: “Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance”Monday, December 5, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the importance of stage business. Agenda: Props/Costumes/Makeup Scene Work - Blocking Kindness Challenge: Do one nice thing for a family member each day. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up Vocab: Casting: selecting which actors will play which roles/characters RQ: Peach & Pit WQ: “Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance” -Samuel Johnson

63 Props Led by properties master, includes properties assistantsFirst step: create props list – will change during the process Responsible for obtaining all props needed for production by pulling from storage, purchasing, or making the props May also help dress the set (furniture) Traditionally props are items handled by the actors, but definition can vary – may also include costume pieces (ie: glasses, handkerchief)

64 Props Props master creates a props table backstageOutlines each prop and includes which character uses it/when Props are taken from table and returned after each use Props should NEVER be touched by anyone other than the props crew and the actor that uses them PROPS ARE NOT TOYS. After rehearsals/performances, prop crew stores props in a safe/secure area

65 Costuming A costume designer is responsible for designing and bringing to life the costumes Costumes can be rented, purchased, or made from scratch. (or a bit of both!) A costume should express the personality, social class, and tastes of a character Costume helps the audience understand the character, their relationship to other characters, and their relationship to the play itself

66 Costuming First step in costume design: study the playCostume design meets with director, scenic designer, and technical director Costumes must fit the theme, style, period, colors, scenery, lighting, and budget Measurements of the cast must be taken Preliminary sketches are made Swatches and costumes are tried under lighting Costume parade: actors wear the costumes under lighting before final fitting Costume plot: a list/chart that shows every character in each scene, along with colors, fabrics, accessories for each design. Can be used to check off items needing to be completed (ie: 1st fitting)

67 Costuming – Historical PlaysIt is good to be as accurate as possible, but it is better to adapt the costume to the actor than insist on historical correctness Each historical or national costume has two or three identifying features to give the impression of that era/region Attention to detail is essential – shoes, hats, purses, fans, jewelry must be in harmony with design and mood of play Accessories/clothing that impacts movement should be added as early as possible –actor should feel comfortable moving and using these pieces Costume silhouette: the distinctive line and form in dress Each time period has its own – helps distinguish between periods

68 Costumers’ ConsiderationsThe kind of action that will take place The comfort of the actors The ease with which a costume can be put on and taken off; especially when costume changes are necessary The durability of the design and fabric The historical period of the play The total design of the production The director’s conceptualization of the play

69 Makeup Designed on a makeup worksheet prior to putting it onHelps the audience to understand the character Straight makeup is used when character played is very similar in age and characteristics to the actor Make preparations for makeup well in advance – ½ hour for straight makeup, at least 1 hour for character makeup Men should be clean-shaven Actors should never get a haircut or change hairstyles without consulting their director

70 Special/Character MakeupOld Age – use highlight and contrast to create wrinkles Prosthetics – can use putty to create effects like noses/ears Wigs & Beards Bizarre makeup – changeable makeup, animal makeup, nonhuman makeup

71 Journal Warm-Up NONE! WOOP Get a textbook!Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Learning Goal: I can explain the importance of stage business. Agenda: Lighting/Sound Scene Work – Character Profile Kindness Challenge: Do one nice thing for a family member each day. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Journal Warm-Up NONE! WOOP Get a textbook! WQ: “Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance” -Samuel Johnson

72 Lighting (p. 448 – 451, 453-465) Sound (p. 466-473)What is the most important consideration for a school stage and how is it determined (3 ways, p. 449) How do you determine the lighting equipment needed? (449) Describe & draw the following pieces of equipment: Lighting Console, ERS, Follow Spot, Floodlight, Fresnel, Striplights (p ) How does color factor into lighting? What about material? (p. 457) What is a wash? (p. 458) Which areas need the most light? (p. 458) Define: key light, fill light, sidelighting, backlighting. (p. 458) How does makeup factor into lighting? (462) What is a light plot? A lighting cue sheet? (463) Define acoustics (466) Define and describe the use of: close-up mics, apron mics, overhead mics, and lapel mics (467) What is an amplifier? A mixer? (468) What kinds of sound are produced by the following speakers: tweeters, midrange, woofers (470) What is feedback and what causes it? What about ringing? (470) P. 471: Summarize the 8 general sound principles Describe the two main types of sound effects (472) What is a sound plot? A sound cue sheet? (473)

73 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Journal Warm-UpLearning Goal: I can explain the importance of stage business. Agenda: Stage Settings/Design Scene Work – Character Profile Scene Work – Blocking/Rehearsal Kindness Challenge: Do one nice thing for a family member each day. Important Dates: Dec. 9: Improv Show Dec 14: Performance Final Due! Journal Warm-Up NONE! WOOP! Get a textbook! Homework: Finish stage notes (from PPT) Finish character profile Practice lines! WQ: “Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance” -Samuel Johnson

74 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S) Question 1: What are the main purposes of scenery? -most important: provide a place to act -should define time & setting of play -should inform the audience about the effects of environment on character -to reveal the interrelationships between people -should indicate the style of production -to create mood and atmosphere

75 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Question 2: What is a “convention?” Copy the list of Staging Conventions Used in Theatre A convention is a practice generally accepted in lieu of realistic depiction. A few of the staging conventions used in theatre are: Almost all of the furniture faces the audience Exterior doors are usually offstage right Interior doors are usually stage left or upstage Fireplaces tend to be places on SR walls French doors usually SL Living room/dining room furniture often appears in same area

76 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Question 4: Part One Renaissance -Stage design as we know it came into being in Italy in the mid 15th century -Raked stage became popular in England; attempted to create perspective -Dramatists experimented with backdrops, wing settings, revolving stages, and shutters (movable flats on tracks used for quick scene changes) Restoration -most of the action took place on raked aprons -actors entered on the apron rather than in back of the frame

77 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Question 4: Part Two Nineteenth Century -more efforts made to suit scenery to individual play -by middle of century, designers sought greater accuracy in historical and realistic representation. Notable changes included: Gradual shrinking of apron Addition of orchestra seats Elimination of painted backdrops Closing of wings  Twentieth Century -Naturalism: ultrarealistic sets, worked towards making drama more realistic -Most realistic stage sets today are designed with selective realism; belief that an impression of actuality is better theatrically and actually *designer selects scenic elements that convey the idea rather than exact replica -Twentieth century also saw many experiments in scenic design

78 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Box Set Consists of 2 or 3 walls built of flats often covered by a ceiling

79 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Unit Set Made up of several scenic units that can be moved to create several settings

80 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Permanent Set Rarely changes – can include one opening, multiple openings

81 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Profile Set Constructed of screens; forms entire perimeter

82 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Curtain Set Uses curtain as backdrop of play

83 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Question 6: What are the designer’s preliminary tasks? Read play several times Discuss play/production style with director Make a rendering Consider available equipment, funds, materials Enlarge sketch into perspective drawing Work out detailed floor plan showing positions/sizes of entrances, windows, props Build a 3D model of set design Draft elevations and working drawings

84 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Question 7: Describe the considerations in the predesign checklist? Size and shape of auditorium Is the floor raked? What type of seating arrangement? Space How much storage? Dimensions of apron/wings? What kind of equipment? How much fly space? Flats, drops, and scrims How many flats, drops, and scrims? What is the height/width of flats? Special Units How many constructed platforms, ramps, staircases? Lighting What kind of equipment? How flexible is it?

85 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Question 8: Basic Considerations When Planning Scenic Design The Play -its theme, type, style -must be aware of important scenes and special effects -must also consider the actors and their sizes, costumes, makeup The Audience -must take sight lines from front corner seats and balcony seats

86 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Question 9: Artistic Considerations Unity principle demanding all elements of the set form a whole that centers around theme of the play Emphasis: focusing the audience’s attention on a particular object, area of the stage, or piece of furniture -A good set design can emphasize a point of interest in several ways: ▪Place it in a prominent position ▪Paint it a color that makes it stand out from the rest of the set ▪Make it the focus of all lines of interest ▪Play light upon it Proportion: Uses the human being as the unit of measurement Balance: requires an equal distribution of emphasis from one side of the stage to the other. Can be achieved through line, mass, shape The central axis: the focal point of design, usually the deepest point just off-center Mass: takes into consideration concepts of bulk and weight Shape: influences concept of mass and the psychological reaction to objects on stage

87 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Question 10: Psychological Connotation of Types of Lines Long, vertical  dignity, elevation, hope, spirituality Horizontal  emotional stability, calmness, tranquility Diagonal  Driving force, strife, uncertainty, concentration Curved  ease, comfort, wealth, expanse Curves/Angles  intense excitement Crooked/jagged  chaos, shattered dreams, injustice, pain

88 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Question 11: Color Various colors and their combinations produce very different emotional effects Primary colors of light are: red, green, blue Secondary colors of light are: yellow, cyan, magenta Color coding: identifying the emotional tone of a scene by its color dominance Hue: indicates the purity of color Value: a color’s lightness or darkness, determined by the amount of black or white mixed with it Intensity, also called saturation: the brightness or darkness of a color To add intensity, illuminate it with a light of the same color A color wheel is a good tool for designers because it shows the relationship of the various hues Red, orange, and yellow are warm colors Blue, green, and violet are color colors

89 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Blue Calm, cold, formal, spiritual, pure, truthful, depressing Orange  exhilarating, cheerful, lively Red  aggressive, passionate, bloody, angry, strong Yellow  cheerful, happy, youthful, cowardly Pink  fanciful, romantic Green  youthful, eternal, reborn, jealous Purple  restful, soothing, tranquil Gray  neutral, negative, depressing, somber Brown  earthy, common, poverty-stricken Black  melancholic, tragic, gloomy, deathlike White Truthful, pure, chaste, innocent, peaceful  

90 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Stage Safety Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishers and fire alarms Know what to do if the sprinklers, fire curtain, or the deluge system is set off When you hear “Heads!” move quickly out of the way. Scenery is coming down. When you are above the stage and using a tool such as a wrench to adjust lights or tighten bolts, always tie the tool to a line attached to your belt so that it will not fall When you remove a weight from a batten, be certain that an equal amount of weight is removed from the counterweight system.

91 Stage Notes (Scavenger Hunt W/S)Stage Safety If an unbalanced counterweighted line takes off, do not try to stop it by hand. Always wear goggles when operating power equipment and floating flats Do not wear loose-fitting or fringed clothing or dangling jewelry when operating power equipment or when moving around gears or winches Always wear shoes, preferably safety shoes Remove all protruding nails in boards and keep nails swept off floor Be sure there is adequate ventilation when using materials that emit toxic fumes Know the # and wattage of instruments plugged into circuit before turning it on Do not smoke or allow anyone to smoke backstage Be alert and concerned about your safety & safety of others.

92 PERFORMANCE FINAL IS TOMORROW!!!!! Tuesday, December 13, 2016 Learning Goal: I can perform a scene utilizing the actor’s toolkit Agenda: Scene Work Kindness Challenge: Do one nice thing for a family member each day. Important Dates: Dec 15: Annie Workshop Journal Warm-Up NONE! WOOP Homework: Make sure packet is ready Practice lines! PERFORMANCE FINAL IS TOMORROW!!!!!  WQ: “Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance” -Samuel Johnson

93 Journal Warm-Up NONE! WOOP PERFORMANCE FINALWednesday, December 14, 2016 Learning Goal: I can perform a scene utilizing the actor’s toolkit Agenda: Final Performances! Kindness Challenge: Do one nice thing for a family member each day. Important Dates: Dec 15: Annie Workshop Dec 16: Gifts for families due! Journal Warm-Up NONE! WOOP PERFORMANCE FINAL WQ: “Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance” -Samuel Johnson

94 Use specific examples of things you SAW in the scene.For each performance: What worked well in this scene? What needs work? Was the scene believable? The characters? Could you see their objectives? Tactics? How do the costume choices/props help you understand the scene and characters? What moments stuck out to you? Why? Use specific examples of things you SAW in the scene.