December 14, 16

                                                                     Dead Poets Society
December 14
1.  Find your own walk . . .

2. Prepare you scene.

    Delivery date:  December 14, 15

3. Process Journal Reflection

December 16

1. Dear Daddy

2. Scene Delivery

3. Process Journal Reflection

December 7, 9

 December 7

1.  Feedback  -  What is the purpose? How can we help someone else achieve their goals?
     You give feedback, coach, share info and help each other with all things tech. Can we maintain
      that same openness with other subjects?

2.  Choose a partner and a script.  Prepare you scene.  Delivery date:  December 14

December 9

Production dress rehearsal

November 30, December 2

1.  Give and receive feedback

Remember that Criterion D (Responding) is all about feedback.  

     1  Give and receive performance feedback to at least 4 people.  

     2  Comment on received feedback.   

     3  Self-evaluation.   

     4  Film and play reviews.

2. Whoosh, Bang, Pow . . .   taking a second look

 

November 25

1.  Response paper feedback.
              What is the difference between action and emotion?  What is an emotion?


2. 

3. Let's choose a scene to prepare . . .

November 23

1.  Check this out;)

2.  Brain Gym exercises

3.  Unit Question - Response

4.  Process Journal upkeep  (Have you evaluated anyone? Have you sent them your feedback? Have you responded to feedback?  Have you evaluated your own performance? 

November 18

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Year 11 we are just about done with this unit. Wow! It was great. Just a few more things to do and organizing our feed back is one of them.


1.  Magic "if".  What is it?  Why is it a valuable tool for an actor?
http://www.theatrgroup.com/Method/actor_magic_if.html

1) You are getting ready to go out to an important business party. (what would you do (if) the lights suddenly went out?)

2)You are on your way to the airport, about to go on holiday. (what would you do (if) someone from the office called and asked you to postpone your trip?

3)You are on a train going to a job interview. (what would you do (if) you realized that you were on the wrong train?)

4)You are the best man at a wedding and you're at the church. (what would you do (if) you left the rings at home?)

5) You have just reconncted with your friends from high school on facebook. (what would you do (if) you find that you don't agree with the political statements and memes that they are posting?) 

2.  Organize your feedback (peer, and self.  Respond to the feedback you received. 

3. Organize your Process Journal

November 16

Rehearsing a scene for a play i was working on...
Posted by Richard Ryker on Friday, November 13, 2015

1.   Warm-up - Rumors  (building on what someone has said)
 

2.  Finish taping monologues

3.  Give and Receive Monologue Feedback

(1/4) "I feel like everything in my life has been preparing me to be an actor. I started acting when I was a student at...
Posted by Humans of New York on Friday, November 13, 2015

Richard Ryker:  https://www.facebook.com/RichardRykeractor/?pnref=lhc

4.  Process Journal entry

November 10

1.   Warm-up - Rumors  (building on what someone has said)
 

2.  Give and Receive Monologue Feedback

3.  Process Journal upkeep

4.  Process Journal entry

November 2, 4, 9

 

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Check and see which group you are in.

The monologue performances will be in a Google Drive folder.  Please view the performances within your group and give your group members appropriate feedback.

November 2, 4
1. Warm-up- Breathing Relaxation Technique

November 9
1. Method acting Tip #1

2. Begin performances

3. Reflection in Process Journal

October 21

1.  example monologue

2. Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘The Revenant’ (Fox) 

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https://www.yahoo.com/movies/leonardo-dicaprio-on-fighting-a-1281529422913590.html

3.  Monologue writing/memorizing/practicing  *Remember to time yourself

4.  Reflection. (What did you do today? What did you learn? How will this help you become a better actor?)

October 19

1.   Let's evaluate this as a monologue.




2. How do you memorize lines?



Check out this link for more on how to memorize your lines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzLcYhZQbfU

3.  Monologue writing/memorizing/practicing  *Remember to time yourself

4.  Reflection. (What did you do today? What did you learn? How will this help you become a better actor?)

5.  At the end of year 5, students should be able to:

i.  demonstrate the acquisition and development of the skills and techniques of the art form studied 
ii. demonstrate the application of skills and techniques to create, perform and/or present art.

October 14

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1.  Statement of Artistic Intention Due October 14 - end of class

Task: Open your Drama Process Journal and write a 1 page Statement of Artistic Intent that includes the following:

What you are going to do,
Why you are going to do it,
What you want to audience to know or learn,
How you are going to do it.

* You may use the template below to help develop your ideas.  You are NOT limited by this template. It is merely another tool for you to utilize. 

Why are you doing this piece? 

• What ideas explored throughout the unit and your individual research (including technical theatre) do you intend to further explore in developing your performance concept to a point of realization?

What message/theme do you want to convey when presenting this piece? 

• What is the main message/theme you wish to communicate in your performance?
• What lasting impact do you want your performance to have on your audience?

• Why do you think it is important to communicate this message/theme to your ‘targeted’ audience?

What production elements will you use to present the piece effectively?

• How do you intend to work with the "production elements" to help communicate your ideas?

What performance elements will you include to effectively communicate your message/theme?

• How do you intend to work with the "performance elements" to help communicate your ideas?

October 12

Remember that all "research" requires a "Works Cited" page. Let's stay focused and do the best job we can.


1. Warm up.

This is a common method of Advancing scenes: accept everything said and/or done and do something with it. Also used as a verb: Yes-anding.

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Stanislavski talks about motivation.  Remember that this is what moves your character.

For your monologue you will create and develop a character.  Then you will put it all into context. Create a basic story line in which your character would be delivering this monologue.  Keeping this in mind will help you stay focused on what you want the character to say and why they are saying it;)

2.  Warm-up - crying on command

Terry Kiser

How to cry - An actor's guide to crying: 

http://plays.about.com/od/basics/ht/How-To-Cry-An-Actors-Guide-To-Crying-And-Tears.htm

3. Work on your monologue -  Monologue due November 2, 3, 9.

Remember that you need a Character Worksheet, the script that support the delivery of your monologue.  Your monologue must be memorized.

4.   Write a reflection at the end of class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

October 7

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Year 11, we are getting closer to our half-term break. We have an amazing opportunity to learn more about "being in the moment" and making time count. We also have the possibility of creating a classroom full of respect and FUN! Let's stay focused and do the best job we can.

1.  October 8 - 24 - Lisbon Players

2.   Warm up.

This is a common method of Advancing scenes: accept everything said and/or done and do something with it. Also used as a verb: Yes-anding.

3.  Character Worksheet and Monologue writing

4.  Write a journal entry at the end of class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

October 5

 Good afternoon, Year 11.

1. Act and react

                         Goal of acting in modern times: Be truthful in imaginary circumstances.

2. We still have a few more presentations to observe.

3.  Warm up - repetition exercise
       Sanford Meisner - the master of teaching "how to be present in the moment". . .

As you have learned, there are many ways to deliver a phrase and there are many ways to respond.  In the repetition exercise you say something truthful about the situation.  Let's take the phrase, "I feel a little uncomfortable right now."

Now, it's your turn.  Let's practice this technique.

4.  What is sense memory?  Let's discuss this . . .

5. Monologue - Now it's time to start writing our own monologue. 

How to create a monologue: http://jakubowski.hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Create-A-Monologue-Easy-And-Simple 

Character worksheet: http://ois-drama11.blogspot.pt/p/character-worksheet-to-develop.html

Monologues for teens:  http://freedrama.net/small1t.html

6.  Write a journal entry at the end of class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

September 23, 28, 30

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Year 11,

Each of you needs to give and receive feedback.  Let's organize peer feedback groups to facilitate this process.

When giving feedback, you may want to consider:

Focus
-The actor was able to stay in character the entire time he / she was on stage.
-The actor was not distracted from being his / her character at any time. 

Voice
-The actor spoke clearly, articulated his / her words and projected his / her voice.
-The actor made sure that his / her voice had appropriate expression in it and that it was not flat and monotone. 

Character Appropriate Actions
-The actor moved in a way that was appropriate for his / her character’s age, gender, environment and situation.
-The actor developed and demonstrated appropriate mannerisms for this character. 

Space
-The actor used the space on stage in a way that was creative and character appropriate.
-The actor made sure that his / her actions on stage were performed out to the audience and they were seeing what he / she intended them to see. 

Preparedness and Memorization
-The actor was very familiar with his / her script and was able to present it without any noticeable hesitations.

September 21

Good Afternoon Year 11.


 1.  Method Acting warm-up: (concentration and will help you learn to use your senses to create imaginary objects and experiences on stage)

2. Monologue example

3.  Practice your monologue.

4. Write a refection at the end of  class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

September 16

1.  What do you want to accomplish this term?  How will you achieve your goal? Be specific. Write this in your process journal.


2.What is method acting?



3.  Complete Stanislavski worksheet.




4. Journal:  Write a refection at the end of  class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc. Remember to include the Criterion;) 

September 14

Year 11, today's lesson:

1.  Many of you did not do your homework. . . 
Everyone except Saalem and Diogo, please come to the Drama room at 1:30 today.

Period 6

2.  Stanislavsky worksheet - Due September 16

Period7

3.  Acting with a purpose

What is a monologue?  

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica,

"monologue,  in literature and drama, an extended speech by one person. The term has several closely related meanings. A dramatic monologue is any speech of some duration addressed by a character to a second person. A soliloquy is a type of monologue in which a character directly addresses an audience or speaks his thoughts aloud while alone or while the other actors keep silent. In fictional literature, an interior monologue is a type of monologue that exhibits the thoughts, feelings, and associations passing through a character’s mind."

 

4.  Choose a 1 minute monologue (http://www.actorama.com/, http://www.stageagent.com/Shows/Monologues/, http://www.monologuearchive.com/ or a similar site) and prepare to deliver it.

5. Character development  - who are you?

Work through the "Character Worksheet" page to help you decide.

6. Write a refection at the end of each class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

Homework: 
Finish Stanislavsky worksheet. Due September 16.

September 9

1. Warm-up exercise - voice and physical warm-up exercise  (Criterion B)

2. Research - Criterion A, strand i, ii

3. Process Journal - let's go digital!
    Using Google Docs, open a document entitled "Drama Process Journal".  Please share it with me  so I can review it and provide feedback periodically.

4.  Process Journal entries - include the Criterion (look at the page entitled "Criteria Defined")
     September 7 
     September 9

My GMail account is:  rddietrich@gmail.com

September 7

Good Morning Year 11, our line-up for today is as follows:

 1. Unit of work - goals, expectations

 2.  Explore blog

 3.  Watch "Scent of a Woman" video clip and discuss

Al Pacino, method actor.

4.  Warm up exercise
       http://www.theatrgroup.com/Method/actor_relaxation.html

5. Vocal Fry - What is it? Do you need it?

  6.  Begin research

7.  Reflect in Process Journal

8. Homework - Use "vocal fry" and document your results. (How did others react?)

September 7 - Welcome

Year 11, welcome to MYP Drama.  Let's have a fantastic year.

June 24

This scene is from the movie "Stripes."  This 1982 movie stars Bill Murray as a directionless man who joins the Army.  These recruits are misfits and don't follow orders or listen to instructions. The night before graduation, they decide to work on their marching skills to show everyone what they are made of.  This is the scene for their graduation from boot camp.

June 24

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Who is your favourite actor/actress?  Why?  Explain.  Give examples.

Prepare a 3 minute presentation to introduce the class in Period 3.

June 18

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Still images and freeze frames are both a form of tableau. With freeze-frame, the action in a play or scene is frozen, as in a photograph or video frame. Still images, on the other hand, require individuals or groups to invent body-shapes or postures, rather than freeze existing action. Groups can be asked to tell a story through a series of prepared still-images. This can be an effective method for students who are less inclined to improvise dialogue. The still images can also be brought to life through improvisation. Freeze-frames and still images can be usefully combined with Thought Tracking, Forum Theatre or Flashbacks and Flash Forwards.

Thought Tracking  - A group makes a still image and individuals are invited to speak their thoughts or feelings aloud – just a few words. This can be done by tapping each person on the shoulder or holding a cardboard ‘thought-bubble’ above their head. Alternatively, thought tracking (also called thought tapping) can involve other members of the class speaking one character’s thoughts aloud for them. The technique is most often used in conjunction with image theatre or freeze-frames. Equally, thought-tracking is useful preparation for improvisation.


 Today we will be practicing Freeze Frame

•  You will work collaboratively and be given a photo that you will bring to life. (What dynamics can you identify in the image? What can you infer from the facial expressions, body language, etc.? What story can you build from this image?)

•  You will use thought tracking and improvisation.

June 17, 18

Year 11, let's do it!

Year 11, it's a shame. It could have been cool . . . 

June 10 National Holiday, 11

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1.  Peer Review continued

2. Lip Sync - choose song

June 3, 5

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1.  last performance

2.  peer evaluations

May 27, 28

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1.  Let's organize peer assessment groups,

2. It's showtime. Let the performances begin . . .

May 20, 21

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1.  Rehearsal

2.  Process Journal Entry

May 13, 14

1. Warm-up    The exaggeration circle is a good warm-up to work on taking something small and heightening it.

2. Scene practice

3. Process Journal entry

May 8

                                                Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 1969


1.  Organize Process Journal

2.  Practice movie scene

May 6, 7

                                                               Casablanca - one of the best!


1.  Who owes me work?

2.  Work in your pairs on your movie scene

3. Process Journal entry

April 28, 29

1. 

                                                            Love Is An Open Door

I watched this little home made video a couple of weeks ago and it gave me;)

Let's create a lip sync video for the final assembly:D

Here's the song I chose. . .

2.  Today you need to complete your research.

Your document needs to include: the movie,  the scene, and actors chosen. Justify the choice of scene.
Conduct thorough research about the movie, director, and actor or actress you are portraying.

How will you accomplish this? What props will you need?

Include all pertinent details to accomplish your goal.

Due today, April 30

3.  Journal entry.

April 23

1. Warm-up video

2.  Meeting - today is the day that we will decide which scenes you will perform. 

Each of you must have a staring role in a performance. Your Criterion B grade will be primarily based on this performance. However, you may also have a secondary role also. 

3.  Entry in Process Journal - Focus on Criterion C - What do I think about the process? What do I think about the conclusions? How can I execute this?

Iconic Movie Clip

                                              Gone With The Wind (1939)
 

1)

                               Warm Up - Physical warm-up


2) Now, let's continue our research:
     1) Research at least three movie genres. Document your research.
     2) Research three directors. Document your research
     3) Research three actors/actresses. Document your research.
     4) Choose a movie and a scene that you would like to perform.
     5) Justify choice.
     6) Produce a Works Cited page.

3) Process Journal Entry

April 16

Two Tickets Please!

Unit questions:
What can I learn from others?
How can examining other performances make me a better actor?
How does an effective performance engage the audience?
What makes a scene memorable?

Vocabulary: the ensemble, symbolism, imagination, theme, movement, pace, rhythm, dynamic, experimenting, developing, organising, feedback, reflecting, refining


 
In this unit you will recreate a scene from a movie or play.  You will have a free choice of play text. You will work in a group of 2 - 6.

Criterion A - Let's begin some research:)

1) Research at least three movie genres. Document your research. 
2) Research three directors. Document your research
3) Research three actors/actresses. Document your research.
4) Choose a movie and a scene that you would like to perform.
5) Justify choice.
6) Produce a Works Cited page. 

This is due April 23 at the end of class.

April 15

Year 11, Welcome to Term 3

1) Let's warm up with Party Host (a good way to get acquainted, or in our case, reacquainted.)

2) Let's write the unit of work together. 

March 25

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Drama Scripts

Today we will choose a script, practice it, and deliver it;)

March 18

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period 1
Practice

period 2
Group 2 Performance

March 12

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Year 11, today we will travel to CAISL to watch a performance of 12 Angry Jurors.

March 11

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Year 11, it's showtime.

Homework - 12 Angry Men

12 Angry Men

According to Wikipedia,
"12 Angry Men is a 1957 American drama film adapted from a teleplay of the same name by Reginald Rose.^[4][5] Written and co-produced by Rose himself and directed by Sidney Lumet, this trial film tells the story of a jury made up of 12 men as they deliberate the guilt or acquittal of a defendant on the basis of reasonable doubt. In the United States, a verdict in most criminal trials by jury must be unanimous. The film is notable for its almost exclusive use of one set: with the exception of the film's opening, which begins outside on the steps of the courthouse followed by the judge's final instructions to the jury before retiring, a brief final scene on the courthouse steps, and two short scenes in an adjoining washroom, the entire movie takes place in the jury room. The total time spent outside the jury room is three minutes out of the full 96 minutes of the movie.
12 Angry Men explores many techniques of consensus-building, and the difficulties encountered in the process, among a group of men whose range of personalities adds intensity and conflict. No names are used in the film: the jury members are identified by number until two of them exchange names at the very end, the defendant is referred to as "the boy", and the witnesses as "the old man" and "the lady across the street"."

For more background info:  http://www.gradesaver.com/12-angry-men

March 4, 5

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Let's redefine our work load for March.  We have a lot to do, but quality is very important.

Let's see what we need to do and schedule it in. . .
    March 12 Play (12 Angry Jurors),
    12 Angry Jurors prep,
    End of term assembly piece,
    Mexican soap opera performance,
    Peer assessments,
    Self assessment, and
    Reaction to teacher assessment.

Who is Augusto Boal?  What is the Theatre of the Oppressed?

February 26

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Criterion A - Write a short essay that address the following: 
"What are the key features of Greek theatre and how effective are they in storytelling?"

Explain how you used these techniques when writing your script. 

February 25, 26

1. Calming and centering technique . . .


2. And the winner is . . . Julianne Moore Julianne Moore's Oscar acceptance speech . . .
 


Julianne Moore on research that she did for the part . . .


3. Script writing and practicing

4. Process Journal entry

February 11, 12

Who was Bertolt Brecht?   What is going on in this video? What was McCarthyism?  Brief Brecht Biography

1. Warm-up - Sound Ball - keeps you spontaneous and in the moment, it's about giving and receiving ideas, letting the ideas and sounds be connected to each other, it's great for letting go of planning, letting go of editing

 

2.  Script writing and practicing

3.  Process Journal entry

February 4, 5

1.  Who is Stella Adler??? Write this question and your answer in your diary.

2.  Warm up:  What are you doing? is good for warming up the brain and body, and practising using the brain and body differently at the same time.

3.  Statement of Artistic Intent   -  Due February 5 (end of class)

Write a 1 page Statement of Artistic Intent that includes the following:

What you are going to do,
Why you are going to do it,
What you want to audience to know or learn,
How you are going to do it.

* You may use the template below to help develop your ideas.  You are NOT limited by this template. It is merely another tool for you to utilize. 

Why are you doing this piece? 

• What ideas explored throughout the unit and your individual research (including technical theatre) do you intend to further explore in developing your performance concept to a point of realization?

What message/theme do you want to convey when presenting this piece? 

• What is the main message/theme you wish to communicate in your performance?
• What lasting impact do you want your performance to have on your audience?

• Why do you think it is important to communicate this message/theme to your ‘targeted’ audience?

What production elements will you use to present the piece effectively?

• How do you intend to work with the "production elements" to help communicate your ideas?

What performance elements will you include to effectively communicate your message/theme?

• How do you intend to work with the "performance elements" to help communicate your ideas?

4.  Process Journal entry.  Focus on criterion B and criterion C.

PS:  themes from Oedipus the King:  http://www.shmoop.com/oedipus-the-king/themes.html
        list of literary themes:  http://homeworktips.about.com/od/writingabookreport/a/themelist.htm

January 28, 29

1.  Let's watch this:  The Many Voices of Meryl Street
    While this video focuses on vocal expression, I would like you to also study her body language.
    When you build a character, you need to also think about physical development as well.

2. Lead With a Body Part



 3.  Script writing
      Before you write the script for your "Mexican Soap Opera" pilot,  there are a few things you need  to know and do.
      a.  Brainstorm
      b.  Write a plot idea and the basics of an outline of the script.  Remember that you are writing a tragedy. But what exactly is a tragedy and what should I include in my plot ideas. Click here for information that can help.
            For an example of scrip writing follow this link:http://www.storiestogrowby.com/scripts/contest_body.html
      c.  Develop a relationship map (who's who, and how is everyone related?)

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This work will help prepare you to write your Statement of Artistic Intention which will be due Friday February 5 (end of class).  

4.  Reflect in your Process Journal.  Focus on criterion B and criterion C.