15 Reasons Not To Be In a Play

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15 Reasons (Not) To Be In a Play!

• An introduction to theatre production
• Exploration Academy 2009
• Ms. Dunkel

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About the class

• Course Description Students will venture through
  the production process for a stage play from
  audition to curtain call!!
• Course Objection To open the eyes of young
  thespians to a life in THEATRE PRODUCTION.
  Students will learn to analyze a script, create a
  character, audition, develop a character, and
  believably portray the character to the audience.
  Students will also venture into the world of
  Technical Theatre where they will analyze the
  script for technical needs of the show, such as
  lighting, costumes, sound, make-up, props,
  scenery and publicity. The production will
  culminate into a full-scale theatrical
  production!!

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Active Acting!

• Students will begin by reading the script and
  analyzing the characters. They will learn about
  auditioning and prepare their audition piece.
  Students will audition for the director. After
  casting of the show, students will learn how to
  destroy their scripts like a professional by
  marking the script for blocking and
  characterization.

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Active Acting Cont.

• Students will learn blocking techniques and
  terminology during class rehearsals and
  mini-lessons. Students will also benefit from
  helpful hints on memorization, acting, cues,
  entrances, exits, forming characters, and
  projection.
• The production will draw to a close when students
  perform on stage for a live audience. After the
  performance, students will complete the
  production process by striking the show and
  celebrating a production well done!

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Tantalizing Technical Theatre!

• Not only will they be marking the script for
  blocking and characterization, but also for
  technical information and cues. Students will
  learn about costuming and how to apply their own
  stage make-up. Students will also learn about
  set, lighting and props design.

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Additional Information

• Students will be responsible for their own
  costume, props and any/all supplies needed for
  the class/play production.
• The costumes for the show will not be elaborate
  or need to be made.

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Join Our Class!

• This class is for students entering 4th-8th
  grade. I hope that everyone interested will be
  able to join.
• If you have any questions, please contact the
  teacher, Ms. Dunkel, at dunkels_at_cfbisd.edu