Topic outline

• General
  
  

  General

  Theater I Q2

  During this course you will complete sections dedicated to History of the Theatre, Script and Plot Analysis, basic Material Selection, using the instruments of Voice and Body and Audition Advice. In our daily lives we all experience theatrical elements. These elements are evident in political campaigns, holiday celebrations, sports events, religious ceremonies, children's make-believe, as well as in the dances and rituals of primitive peoples. However, most of us do not consider these events to be theatrical in nature. This course will demonstrate that these events are directly linked to theatre and performance. Get ready to explore the structure of a script and the importance of plot analysis. What does it mean to classify a script as male or female? Have you ever wanted to audition but weren't sure how to begin the process? This course will teach you the basics of a successful audition and how to avoid making common mistakes with voice and pronunciation. Let's get started...everyone, break a leg!

  
  
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  • Theater Q2 Moodle Course File
• Topic 1
  
  

  Topic 1

  Shakespeare's Sonnets 

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Introduction to Week 1 Page
  • WATCH: Sonnet 18 Page
  • Lessons
    

  • WATCH: Shakespeare's Language Page
  • READ: Shakespeare's Sonnets Book
  • WATCH: Sonnet 130 Page
  • LISTEN: Sonnet 29 Page
  • READ: Shakespeare's Plays / Script Analysis Book
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • Self-Check / Quiz
    

• Topic 2
  
  

  Topic 2

  Beginning Script Analysis 

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  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Introduction to Week 2 Page
  • WATCH: Character Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Dissecting the Play / Reading for Understanding Book
  • WATCH: Reasons for Analyzing a Play Page
  • WATCH: Play Analysis: Dramatic Question Page
  • WATCH: Play Analysis: Minor Conflict Page
  • WATCH: Play Analysis: Character Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • Cumulative Final Project, Part 2 Due
    

  • EXAMPLE: Example of Plot Diagram Page
• Topic 3
  
  

  Topic 3

  Northrup Frye and Script Analysis

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  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Script Analysis Page
  • WATCH: Who is Northrup Frye? Page
  • WATCH: Anatomy of Criticism Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Northrup Frye: Anatomy of Criticism Book
  • READ: Waxberg, What Makes a Great Play? Page
  • READ: Masculine vs, Feminine Script Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • Self Check / Quiz
    

• Topic 4
  
  

  Topic 4

  Beginning Vocal Warm - Ups

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: How the Voice Works Page
  • WATCH: Voice Projection Page
  • WATCH: The Human Voice Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: The Mechanics of Voice Book
  • WATCH: Relaxation of Facial Muscles Page
  • WATCH: Breathing Relaxation Exercises Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignment
    

• Topic 5
  
  

  Topic 5

  Voice Vocabulary and Vocal Warm Ups

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  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Vocabulary and Importance of Vocal Warm Up Page
  • WATCH: Manner of Articulation Page
  • WATCH: Phonation Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Vocal Warm Ups and Tongue Twisters Page
  • WATCH: Warm Up Words Page
  • WATCH: Rhyming Drills Page
  • WATCH: Short Tongue Twisters Page
  • WATCH: Long Tongue Twisters Page
  • READ: Voice Vocabulary Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

• Topic 6
  
  

  Topic 6

  How to Land the Role

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  • Introduction
    

  • WATCH: Teacher Intro. to Week 6 Page
  • READ: Audition Guidelines Page
  • WATCH: Audition Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: How Do You Land the Role? Book
  • WATCH: Acting Tips - Monologue for Audition Page
  • WATCH: Practicing Audition Monologues Page
  • WATCH: Avoiding Poor Monologue Choices Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • Self Check / Quiz
    

  • Cumulative Final Project, Part 3 Due
    

  • EXAMPLE: Example of Character Analysis Page
• Topic 7
  
  

  Topic 7

  Preparing for Acting and Directing

  
  

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Preparing for Acting and Directing Page
  • WATCH: Film Director Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Acting and Directing Advice Book
  • WATCH: Bad Directing in a Play Page
  • WATCH: Acting Tips, What are they looking for? Page
  • WATCH: Acting Tips, How to break into the industry Page
  • READ: Frequently Mispronounced Words Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

• Topic 8
  
  

  Topic 8

  Monologue Selection and Performance

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Introduction to Week 8 Page
  • WATCH: Acting Page
  • WATCH: What is an Actor? Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Monologue Performance Rubric Page
  • WATCH: EXAMPLE OF MONOLOGUE (MAN) Page
  • WATCH: EXAMPLE OF MONOLOGUE (WOMAN) Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Cumulative Final Project, Part 4, Due
    

• Topic 9
  
  

  Topic 9

  Workshop: Final Project Completion

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Final Project Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Final Project Success Page
  • WATCH: Monologue Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

• Topic 10
  
  

  Topic 10

  That's a Wrap!

  
  
  

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: That's a Wrap! Page
  • WATCH: Wrap Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Cumulative Final Project / Final Draft Due