Theatre 2-4 Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2019-2020
- Department
- Fine Arts
- Description
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Continues character development skills acquired in Theatre I. Students will develop a clear understanding of the mechanics of strong, effective voice and speech for the stage through relaxation, breathing, and an understanding of the actor’s vocal life and demands. Through learned principles and techniques of theatrical stage movement, they will learn to use the entire body as their vocal instrument. Other areas of study include script analysis and interpretation, play writing, theatre history, masks & puppets, 3-D computer stage design as well as 2-dimensional and 3-D make up effects. Participation in class activities and play attendance required with optional semester performances. Grade Placement: 10-12 GPA Level: 2 Credits: 1 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
FINAL edited Lip Sync Video due May 8th for SR. & May 15th for the rest
Attach your final edited lip sync Video by Friday May 15th - NO LATER!
For Seniors it's due May 8th
For Seniors it's due May 8th
Due:
Lip Sync Video Production Due FRIDAY MAY 1st
For the week of April 27th - May 1st work on videoing all of the clips needed to put your lip sync video together. What I want turned in by Friday is proof of you videoing, behind the scene shots, bloopers, plans on paper, screenshots of your progress, etc....
I DO NOT want to see your finished edited project yet but I want to know what free (or paid for) app you plan to use on your devices.
Of course your edited video project is the major grade for this six weeks so spend time on this and do a good job. Don't leave this to the last minute please.
Attached again are some Jr. High examples
I DO NOT want to see your finished edited project yet but I want to know what free (or paid for) app you plan to use on your devices.
Of course your edited video project is the major grade for this six weeks so spend time on this and do a good job. Don't leave this to the last minute please.
Attached again are some Jr. High examples
Due:
Have you heard these phrases?
Chances are you've heard these phrases used around you that were coined by Shakespeare.
Indicate when ones you have heard of and at the end of the form click on "view previous responses" to see how much your class has heard!
Indicate when ones you have heard of and at the end of the form click on "view previous responses" to see how much your class has heard!
Due:
Shakespeare Games
Scroll down to these games, play them and attach a screen shot of your results:
Name generator (mine is Lady Miranda Haddock)
Book or Bard (80% for me)
Trivia Wizz Quiz (I scored 100% - beat that!)
Which Character are you (I'm Prospero from the Tempest apparently)
Name generator (mine is Lady Miranda Haddock)
Book or Bard (80% for me)
Trivia Wizz Quiz (I scored 100% - beat that!)
Which Character are you (I'm Prospero from the Tempest apparently)
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Why are we not supposed to say Macbeth in theatres?
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Shakespeare Insults
It's Shakespeare birthday week! Let's "insult" each other like real Shakespeareans! This is always a favorite lesson with my students. Of course this is supposed to be a fun exploration of Shakespeare's genius in creating words - don't actually get insulted.
Attached is a 2-person example script you can act out with a family member or there is lists of words Shakespeare used that you can pick from the 3 columns and create your own insults.
Send me the best insult video you can either having fun "insulting" a family member or me!
Attached is a 2-person example script you can act out with a family member or there is lists of words Shakespeare used that you can pick from the 3 columns and create your own insults.
Send me the best insult video you can either having fun "insulting" a family member or me!
Due:
Shakespeare idiom quiz
An Idiom is a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g., rain cats and dogs, see the light ).
Take this online quiz of Shakespeare idioms and attach a screen shot of your final score
Take this online quiz of Shakespeare idioms and attach a screen shot of your final score
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Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt
It's Shakespeare's birthday month and we're celebrating by learning more about the bard's life with this scavenger hunt! Tour his theatre, tomb and search the internet for the answers to the quiz questions.
Code: CWXQJ
Code: CWXQJ
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Video Lip Sync Pre Production
Create an edited music video using a free app on your phone if you do not have editing software on a desktop computer. There are plenty of free apps to choose from...
You DO NOT have to be the star of the video and can play the roll of director if necessary. Have fun with your family!
PreProduction includes the choosing of a school appropriate song and downloading it, location scouting around your home, casting actors (family members), gathering props/costumes, choosing light colors or time of day to record AND STORYBOARDING! Attached is a storyboard example that can be simply drawn on a piece of paper to organize your thoughts, share your vision with your actors and help make the whole process less scattered.
Attach proof to this assignment that you have done your preproduction and are ready to produce next week (photo of storyboard, document of song with plans of what I listed above, etc.)
Attached are some CLASSIC examples of Jr. High creations:
You DO NOT have to be the star of the video and can play the roll of director if necessary. Have fun with your family!
PreProduction includes the choosing of a school appropriate song and downloading it, location scouting around your home, casting actors (family members), gathering props/costumes, choosing light colors or time of day to record AND STORYBOARDING! Attached is a storyboard example that can be simply drawn on a piece of paper to organize your thoughts, share your vision with your actors and help make the whole process less scattered.
Attach proof to this assignment that you have done your preproduction and are ready to produce next week (photo of storyboard, document of song with plans of what I listed above, etc.)
Attached are some CLASSIC examples of Jr. High creations:
Due:
Create a Prop Due Friday 4/9
Not only are actors on stage making a scene believable through dialogue, but props play a big role in that illusion as well! It is not always cost effective or feasible to purchase or even find a prop for your play so that’s why we create them. Creating them can be a fun adventure and often your best supplies are coat hangers, foil, cardboard and styrofoam with a little duct tape.
Your assignment is to create a prop either from the links below or one of your choosing (if you run it by me for approval).
You must take photos to document your creation and a final photo to show us your finished product.
Have fun!
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Cardboard can be made into anything!
https://www.instructables.com//Cardboard-Props-Viking-hammer-Thors-hammer-Mjo/
A Seascape:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2b/92/bd/2b92bd489f353028d432e7df6cc3aa19.jpg
Wings:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/morganshanahan/26-diy-fairy-dragon-and-butterfly-wings-for-kids-t3wp?sub=3372724_3249294
Horns:
https://makezine.com/projects/sculpt-demon-horns-from-foam-and-paper-towels/?utm_source=sumome&utm_medium=pinterest&utm_campaign=sumome_share
https://www.deviantart.com/monkeynumber5/art/How-to-make-horns-402256112
Crown:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/13/d3/d613d3adc93888bf2a7aacfd28606c52.jpg
Many options online for a crown made of sticks and hotglue or even masking tape!
Wizard staff
Wand
Break Away Glass:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Fake-glass-bottleSugar-glass/
Halloween spider/monster
Fake Bread:
https://www.ehow.com/how_6522400_make-fake-bread.html
Your assignment is to create a prop either from the links below or one of your choosing (if you run it by me for approval).
You must take photos to document your creation and a final photo to show us your finished product.
Have fun!
___________________________________________________________________________
Cardboard can be made into anything!
https://www.instructables.com//Cardboard-Props-Viking-hammer-Thors-hammer-Mjo/
A Seascape:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2b/92/bd/2b92bd489f353028d432e7df6cc3aa19.jpg
Wings:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/morganshanahan/26-diy-fairy-dragon-and-butterfly-wings-for-kids-t3wp?sub=3372724_3249294
Horns:
https://makezine.com/projects/sculpt-demon-horns-from-foam-and-paper-towels/?utm_source=sumome&utm_medium=pinterest&utm_campaign=sumome_share
https://www.deviantart.com/monkeynumber5/art/How-to-make-horns-402256112
Crown:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/13/d3/d613d3adc93888bf2a7aacfd28606c52.jpg
Many options online for a crown made of sticks and hotglue or even masking tape!
Wizard staff
Wand
Break Away Glass:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Fake-glass-bottleSugar-glass/
Halloween spider/monster
Fake Bread:
https://www.ehow.com/how_6522400_make-fake-bread.html
Due:
Sound Story Due Monday 4/6
Using some of the sound effects that you recorded as well as creating others or downloading free effects, tell a 30 sec. to 1 minute story with them!
Keep the dialogue VERY minimal if needed at all! Only speak if necessary.
An example from my class is attached below:
Attach your finished file to this assignment by Friday 4/3 (I prefer an audio file or can be a video file if necessary)
Keep the dialogue VERY minimal if needed at all! Only speak if necessary.
An example from my class is attached below:
Attach your finished file to this assignment by Friday 4/3 (I prefer an audio file or can be a video file if necessary)
Due:
Voice & Diction Video lesson Due 4/6
Watch video lesson and answer questions afterward. Use this Code: OFYLN
Here's the video link in case it doesn't play in the lesson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAkfucvg0ZY&t=11s
Here's the video link in case it doesn't play in the lesson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAkfucvg0ZY&t=11s
Due:
Sound Effects Assignment Due Thursday 4/2
Download a free Audio Editing app for your smartphone, if you have a mic on your computer then Audacity is a free and easy program to use (https://www.audacityteam.org/download/) or use the microphone on your ChromeBook to record these sounds. Be creative & Have fun!
Attach all 18 separate sound files to this assignment:
1. Humming sound
2. Cracking sound
3. Tinkling sound
4. Ringing
5. Swishing
6. Screeching
7. Whistling
8. Splashing
9. Rattling
10. Clanging
11. Whispering
12. Dripping
13. Crashing
14. Distant Screaming
15. Nature
16. Footsteps
17. Household
18. Vehicle
Attach all 18 separate sound files to this assignment:
1. Humming sound
2. Cracking sound
3. Tinkling sound
4. Ringing
5. Swishing
6. Screeching
7. Whistling
8. Splashing
9. Rattling
10. Clanging
11. Whispering
12. Dripping
13. Crashing
14. Distant Screaming
15. Nature
16. Footsteps
17. Household
18. Vehicle
Due:
Sound Effects in Theatre Lesson due Monday 3/30
Did you hear that?
Behind the scenes sound effects in theatre make the play come alive for the audience! Watch this lesson to learn about the history of theatre sound effects and to learn about your assignment this week:
Code BLRWJ
https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/4MmNqdVSLu
Behind the scenes sound effects in theatre make the play come alive for the audience! Watch this lesson to learn about the history of theatre sound effects and to learn about your assignment this week:
Code BLRWJ
https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/4MmNqdVSLu
Due:
First Things First
Review Syllabus, Google Classroom and Sign up for Remind Texts