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.

January 22

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1.  Let me show you something. This will help you with your printing problems;)

2.  January 21 Process Journal entry - Focus on Criterion C
     What do you "think" about Greek Theatre and how can you adapt it to modern times?

3.  Let's choose our groups now.

4.  Get into your group and brainstorm ideas. Create a basic outline for your soap opera.  Remember that you will have to write an Statement of Artist Intention and will need to incorporate some of these ideas.

5. January 22 Process Journal entry

PS: To read Oedipus Rex online click HERE

January 21

1.  Please submit your worksheet - no extensions

2.  Greek Theatre

Greek Theatre from mharring

3. Sophocles - Oedipus Rex (the short version)

4.  Let's look at an an example of a Greek Tragedy



5.  Process Journal entry

Greek Theatre Links

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Here are some Greek Theatre links: these links are NOT in any particular order. . .

Good link for modern examples (question #7) - http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GreekChorus​

Ancient Greece (basic info) - http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Theatre/
Ancient Greek Theatre (lecture notes) (good basic resource) - http://www.gertzresslerhigh.org/apps/download/qC5zSiCqHl296UywyYB0dl5gmvrwXwnJCS2QJM40hRuys94p.pdf/GREEK%20Handout.pdf
Slideshow - http://www.slideshare.net/anagrahernandez/greek-theatre-15831361?next_slideshow=1
Spotlight (magazine) - https://www.theatrefolk.com/spotlights/the-greek-theatre 
Facts about Greek Theatre - http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/greekliterature/a/GreekTheater_2.htm
City Dionysia (background info -interactive site) - http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/interactives/greece/theater/index.html  

Greek theatre terms: http://www.bisd303.org/cms/lib3/WA01001636/Centricity/Domain/593/10th%20english%20Fall/C%20-%20The%20Tragic%20Play/Antigone.Medea/Greek%20Theater%20Terms.pdf

Greek Drama: Tragedy and Comedy course guide - http://www.istianjinelearning.org/christineakov/files/2014/08/Greek-Drama-Comedy-and-Tragedy-Course-Guide-2bzjfli.pdf 

January 14, 15

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Lesson Goal - build vocabulary, vocal warm-up skills, continue research to meet deadline

Good Morning Year 11,

1. Take 2 minutes (and I'm counting) to find a definition for the word "catharsis".  Use your own words to explain the meaning.

2. Warm up - Vocal Warm-up #4 Articulation from the National Theatre



3. Continue research (due tomorow January 15)

4. Process Journal entry

January 8

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Lesson Goal - continue research to meet deadline

1. Take 2 minutes (and I'm counting) to find a definition for the word "pathos".  Use your own words to explain the meaning.

2. Discuss "assembly" idea.  Compile a list of topics to be voted upon.

3. Continue research (due January 15)

4. Process Journal entry

Homework:   Pop Quiz!
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nadrama/content/review/shorthistory/antiquity-18c/greek.aspx 
Cool link that provides lots of information and an online quiz;)

January 7

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Welcome back, Year 11.  

 1) Introduction to our unit on Greek Tragedy!


 2) Warm-up
Post by Theatre Studies Online at Rose Bruford College.

3)  Begin Worksheet 1. Historical Context (Criterion A – Knowing and Understanding – strand i. and ii.)

• Research Greek Theatre and locate the following information. You may respond in short answer form but explain, be thorough, include details. Remember to include the question.
• You need a Works Cited page.

1.  What were the influences that led to the development of Greek Theatre?

2.  What was the main purpose of Greek Theatre?

3.  What were the techniques or conventions used by Greek Theatre and for what purpose?

4.  What is the role of the chorus in Greek Theatre?

5.  Who are the 3 most influential Greek playwrights? What important plays did each produce?

6.  Why is Greek Theatre so significant to Western Drama and how has it continued to influence modern works?

7.  What are some modern examples of the Greek chorus?

4) January 7 Process Journal Entry

December 17

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December 10

Year 11, the term is almost finished. Assessments are done.  Now is the time to get even more creative.

1.  But first let's reflect on our unit of work.  Please answer the following and submit:
     What did you learn about the concept of realism in drama?
     How did your confidence develop? 
     How did your drama skills develop?
     What did you like about this unit?
     What didn't you like about this unit?
     What did we spend too much time on?
     What didn't we spend enough time on?
     How can the teacher improve learning in our classroom?

2.  Today, let's explore emotions. We will practice and deliver monologues twice using two different emotions.

3. Prunella Scales and Timothy West are well-known in the UK.  They worked with a drama class in a local school and this is what transpired . . .

Who is Prunella Scales?  Click here and here.

December 3

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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.

1.  Organize your feedback (peer, self and teacher) and response to it.  I will come around and give you a grade for Criterion D;)

November 26, 27

Year 11, we only have a few more tasks for our unit on Stanislavski and method acting.

Let's look at what you need to do to produce a high quality essay.

The key elements you need to include are:

• Background information on method acting (who created it and why)
• How method acting developed
• Answer the question, "Does an actor need to have experienced an emotion in order to act it?" (This is your opinion. You need to support your opinion. Give examples, include details.)
• How did you employ these techniques to create your character, write and perform your monologue.

*Remember to use the subject-specific terms and vocabulary we learned throughout your essay:)

November 19, 20

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1. Warm-up- Breathing Relaxation Technique

2. Begin performances

3. Reflection in Process Journal

Peer Evaluation Teams
Diogo, Beatriz, Bernardo
Alica, Lourenço, Harsh
Inês, Sebastian, Duarte
Shafa, Francisca, Lourenco SS

November 12, 13

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Year 11, It's showtime.



1. organize ourselves in groups of 3 for peer evaluation purposes.


2. look at an exercise that can help us relax and stay centered before performing:




3. Begin performances

4. Reflection in Process Journal

Peer Evaluation Teams
Diogo, Beatriz, Bernardo
Alica, Lourenço, Harsh
Inês, Sebastian, Duarte
Shafa, Francisca, Lourenco SS

November 7

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

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

November 5, 7

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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;)

1.  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

2. Work on your monologue - Performance date November 12

3.   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 24

Year 11, Have a restful half-term.

I have added a page to our blog entitled "Statement of Intent."  Click on the tab at the top of the page.

On this page you will find a "real-life" example of a Statement of Intent written for a music class. 

I have also included a template for you to use as a tool to help you write your Statement of Intent if you need it.  You are not limited to the template.  Use your own thoughts to develop your work. Use method acting techniques vocabulary (affective memory, magic if, etc).

Your Statement of Intent should be approximately 1 A4 page (400-450 words).

Statement of Intent due date:  November 5

If you would like feedback during the holiday my email address is:
ramona.dietrich@oeirasinternationalschool.com 

October 22, 23

Year 11, we are almost half-way through Term 1. 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. 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.

2. Statement of intention - Criterion C.  You should work on this document this document in class today and tomorrow.  My advise is to finish it before the mid-term break. Due November 5 at the beginning of class.

Remember, this is a formal document that is submitted before you write your monologue. It should include, but is not limited to: monologue topic, and techniques you will use. It should answer the questions who, what, why, when, how.  The Statement of Intention will help guide the writing process.

3. Monologue Presentations  - November 12

4. Reflections

October 15, 16

 Good Morning, Year 11

1.  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.

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

3. 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

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.)

We lost a lot of time on Wednesday due to Class photos. 
We lost an opportunity to perform on Thursday . . .

October 9

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Year 11, let's go!   

Meow!

October 8

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Good morning Year 11.

So sorry that I cannot be with you today but I am ill.

Please choose a dramatic film to watch. Make sure that at least one of the actors/actresses is a method actor.

Please show respect to your cover teachers.

Remember that tomorrow we are going to watch a dress rehearsal of "Cats".

Have a good day and hope to see you tomorrow.

October 2

1. Act and react

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


2. While we're at it . . .

 Notes from video:

7 Universal emotions: joy, grief, fear, anger, surprise, love, laughter (people display these emotions in a similar way)

3. Continue Stanislavski worksheet (Due October 8 at the beginning of class)

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.)

October 1

1. Warm up activity. 




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


3.What is method acting?



Complete Stanislavski worksheet.
https://app.box.com/s/rievogls5fbiztuws91z      (Due beginning of class October 8)



4.  Reflection:  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 25

Good Morning Year 11.

Congratulations! We have all experienced performing alone in front of the group.  How did that feel? What did you learn from this experience? How has this helped you develop as an actor?

1.  Warm-up activity  (Stanislavski Acting Exercise)

2. Documenting your process journal is a very important part of this class. Today, let's work on our journals. Do you have a reflection for each class? Do you include your research in the process journal? 

3. Reflection:  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 24

Good morning Year 11!

1.  Warm-up activity (physical story telling, observation, communication)

2.  Method acting at its worst. . .  Let's look at the article below to see how one actor's technique impacts another.

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https://celebrity.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/mia-wasikowska-chats-about-shooting--lawless--with-shia-labeouf-175008915.html?cache=clear

3. Monologue performances: Let's continue with our performances.

4. Reflection:  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 18

Good Morning 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.  Now, it's your turn.

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 17

Year 11, today's lesson:

1. Warm-up:      Woosh, Bang, Pow  (energy and commitment)

2.  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."

 

3.  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.

4. Character development  - who are you?

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

5. 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 reflection and 
Practice monologue for delivery tomorrow

September 11

Good morning Year 11. Our lesson for the day is as follows:


1.  Warm up exercise: I'm cool and so are you if . . . (used with new groups to share with each other and learn about each other)

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2.  Continue research

3.  Reflect in Process Journal

September 10

Al Pacino, method actor

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.  Begin research

6.  Reflect in Process Journal