Tuesday   May 8       VOCAL TESTS

Monday   May 14      THEATRE BINDERS (see bottom of page for order of papers and the STUDENT page for specific guidelines)

---

Wednesday, May 2  Find a new voiceover commercial text (bring it in typed) OR few lines from an animated show

Monday, April 30           Funky Monkey (1) - Find a new voiceover commercial text (bring it in typed) OR few lines from an animated
                                                     show

Friday, April 27            The Other Group (2) - bring in a short commercial that you have typed up the text for to read in class.

Thursday, April 26       Funky Monkey Group (1) - bring in a short commercial that you have typed up the text for to read in class. 

UE Monday, April 23              Actor/Director Feedback Sheet (if this is turned in late it is a zero)

DUE Tuesday, April 24            Parent Surveys! 

DUE Tuesday, April 10  Count to 10 in gibberish with each number being as different from the others as possible.

DUE Friday, March 16    Shakespeare Packets ALL GRADES (see the STUDENT page for details)

DUE Friday, March 9      Shakespeare Scene Memorization Test for 6th/7th Grade

DUE March 6                    Theatre Binders (See the OnGoing section at the bottom of THIS page)

DUE Tuesday, Feb 28     FESTIVAL OF WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS CREATIVE RESPONSE  

DUE Thursday, Feb 23 - 6/7 Final Morality Script + Performance Due in Class:  You are graded on the following:  No Pause in Dialogue/Flow of Scenes (50 points), Energy in Speech (25), Volume of Speaking (25)

*DUE Monday, Feb 8 - 6 & 7 ONLY:  You need to have read EVERYMAN by this day.  Here is a LINK to the script.  You can also find it in many locations on-line.  There will be a quiz on this day!

* DUE Tuesday, Feb 7 - Have 4 lines of text with choreographed movement for each verb/adjective/noun that you say.  You are being TESTED on having a move for each word and for doing them fully in the space with lots of levels

* DUE Thursday, Feb 9 - FInal run through of 1980's scenes in class. 

* DUE Tuesday, Jan 25: Have 2 lines of your Shakespeare scene memorized (20 syllables)

* DUE FRIDAY, Jan 20 MEDIEVAL RESEARCH ADVENTURE:  Handout, Group Presentation, Test Questions  CLICK HERE for guidelines

* SHAKESPEARE CASTING

* COUNTRY DANCE combination: 4 walks forward starting on R, 4 walks back starting on L, 8 walks around partner starting on R, step to R on releve and lower heels, step to L on releve and lower heels, 3 hop toe points (starting with R foot pointed) in a circle to the R, jump together, step on R/ballchange, step on L/ballchange, 4 walks in a circle to the R, repeat and reverse to L.

* LINKS TO SCRIPTS
    * As You Like It  http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?seq=20&id=uc1.b3146579&page=root&view=image&size=100&orient=0
    * Romeo & Juliet   http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b3146581;page=root;view=image;size=100;seq=13

Beginning-
After observing Ms. Hann's directing process throughout Pink Panther, the 8th graders are now trying out their hand as directors.  Guided by Ms. Hann, they are doing a mini-production book to introduce them to the directing process they will ultimately follow as seniors.   Also being taught is time management, leadership, how research impacts a production, and being responsible for another person's process/experience.
6th/7th graders were guided by Mr Becker into what to expect with a student director and how to handle a short rehearsal process.
The scenes being used were written by the 8th grade Creative Writing majors who had their first taste of listening to someone interpret their works on Monday as they sat in on rehearsal for the first time.  Valuable to the directors in that they and their actors could ask all sorts of questions.
The scenes will be performed in the Joe during class on April 18-20 and you are welcome to attend. Class begins at 7:35 to 9AM.

Wednesday Scenes will be
1.     Berger, Michael D         Evan S/Calla
2.     Bowman, Chris    Haley S/Alistair H*
3.     Bruenger III, Jimmy   Riley/Quentin
4.     English, Kiana     Sam T/Finlay    
5.     Farrar, Alex     Adrian/Kian
6.     Filholm, Augie    Amelia/Alex H
7.  Good, Dana     Maia/Gretta 


Thursday Scenes will be
8.      Jenkins, Christopher    Stevie/Josue
9.     Kritz, Keely      Sophie/Celena
10.   Lemal, Nimaya    Amelia/Alex H
11.   Long, Valencia      Maia/Gretta 
12.   Miller, Zoe     Sequoiah/Maddison D
13.   Muniz, Jaylon      Haley S/Alistair H
14.   Piel, Samantha   Annika/Sammie A

Friday Scenes will be
15.   Pollitt, Jafei        Georgia/Caroline B
16.   Ray, Hallee     Shyla/Brynn
17.   Riccio, Jobi   Cole/Isabel
18.   Sandvold, Tuuli   Tanner/Lydia *     
19.   Scott, Linnea    Evan L/Zoe O *
20.   Trainor, Serena     Gabe/Kiera    
21.   Whalen, Jonas   Lila/Julietta

        * means they have two short scenes directed by the same director/writer.

FESTIVAL OF WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS CREATIVE RESPONSE    DUE Tuesday, March 6

Create a one page CREATIVE response to the following questions:

    Share one moment in EACH play that you thought was outstanding and why
    Share a question(s) that any of the plays brought to your mind
    Does that fact that these plays were written by women mean anything different then if they were written by men?

Your paper MAY NOT just be paragraphs or bulleted Question and Answer.
It MAY BE a poem, series of limericks, series of haiku, text collage, comic strip, a mini play; BUT it must fit on one page. It DOES NOT have to be double spaced or 12 point font for this assignment (but please include you name/grade)

For this assignment you will only be graded down if you:

    Misspell the titles, characters, actors, or playwrights names.
    Don't address the required content.
    Go over one page.

Remember that whatever you come up with goes into your binder so make sure it fits!

---

VOCAL TESTS - You are graded on the ones listed at the top of the page on a 5 point scale

5 = complete success, 4 = moderate success, 3 = valid attempt, 2 = attempted, 1 = didn't try or know the exercise 

I am looking for the following with each:
• SEAGULL - that I hear the 4 distinct resonance qualities (nasal, normal open, yawn/depressed larynx, reverse megaphone.
• RAPID [g], [k] - that you can do it rapidly without the jaw moving up and down
• TONGUE TWISTERS - that you can do them at a moderately fast rate with NO pauses between each one

These tests are a portion of your Exam grade.

---

FALL SEMESTER FINAL EXAM

The Beginning Exam for this Semester will be comprised of a reflection paper that contains the following components:

   1.The Vocal Tests
   2. A Goal Evaluation Paper that follows theses guidelines:
   3. A 1-2 page list and/or paper in which you discuss what your goals are for the rest of the year.

  Using the rubrics and feedback you have been given in class write down what you have been told concerning how you do in these areas AND how you feel that you do (you must address all areas):
       Attitude & Focus in class
       Showing up to class on time
       Being prepared for class/projects
       Turning work in on time
       Working with others
       Diction, volume, and use of voice when performing
       Movement class/Use of body
       Honesty onstage
       Habits when performing (pacing, eye focus wandering, etc.)

Create a list of at least 3 goals (no more than 5) that you are going to work on for next semester in theatre.Discuss the challenges you are facing  in accomplishing them and how you plan on overcoming them. FOR EXAMPLE:  Goal #1: I am going to try and maintain a positive attitude even when I feel upset with someone in my grade.  I am going to do this by keeping a joke book in my locker so that every day I can make myself laugh to get into a better mood before going to class.

TURN your paper in by placing it in your Theatre Binder (which you MUST turn in on the 12th) under the Self Evaluation Section.

8th Grade Play/Class of 2016:  The Pink Panther Strikes Back Castlist

Cast Member         Roles
Berger, Michael        Jarvis
Bowman, Chris         Man (Indian Headdress)/Couple/Cairo Fred
Bruenger III, James   Tournier/Francois/Assassin
English, Kiana          Couple/ Nigerian Assassin/Pink Panther
Farrar, Alexander     Cato
Filholm, Augie          Inspector Clouseau
Good, Dana             Drummond/Assassin/Technician/Arabian Assassin
Jenkins, Chris          Dreyfus
Kritz, Keely             Messenger/Mrs. Stutterstutt/ Chinese Assassin/Pink Panther
Lemal, Nimaya        McLaren/Couple/Japanese Assassin/Pink Panther
Long, Valencia        Orderly/Mrs. Bullock/Waitress
Miller, Zoe               Emcee/German Agent (with Pretzel)/ Pink Panther
Muniz, Jaylon          French Man/Mr. Shork/Couple/Mexian Assassin
Piel, Samantha        Desk Clerk/French Lady/Chuck/Italian Assassin/ Pink Panther
Pollitt, Jafei            Dr. Duval/Mafia Type/Assassin
Ray, Hallee             Orderly/ Mrs. Leverlilly/Swede Assassin/Pink Panther
Riccio, Julianna       Hindu Harry
Sandvold, Tuuli       Waiter/Mrs. Japonica/Polish Assassin
Scott, Linnea          Olga
Trainor, Serena       Margot
Whalen, Jonas         Dr. Fassbender
The Pink Panther Strikes Back SCHEDULE

Dates in Bold are “tech week meals” where from 3-3:30 in the commons there will be meals provided for students who pay up front.

Tech Crew Schedule
2/27 Mon Period ¾ Load in set/lights in class
2/28 Tues Period ¾ Hang/load in in class
2/29 Wed Period ¾ Hang/Focus in class
      3-5PM After school Paint floor
3/1 Thurs Period ¾ Focus in class
3/2 Fri Period ¾ focus in class

3/3 Sat Tentative Crew Call 9-3


Tech Crew AND Actors
3/5 Mon Dry tech Act 1 in Class
3/6 Tues Dry tech Act 2 in Class
      3-5 Rehearsal with Actors
3/7 Wed Rehearsal in class
      3-6 Wet tech Act 1
3/8 Thurs Rehearsal in class
       3-6 Wet tech Act 2
3/9 Friday 3-7PM Dress rehearsal – full run

3/12 Mon 3-6 Dress rehearsal
3/13 Tues 3-6 Dress rehearsal
3/14 Wed. 3-6 Dress rehearsal
3/15 Thurs 3-6 Final Dress
3/16 Fri PERFORM MAINSTAGE for National Junior Thespian Festival
         Registration begins at 3

3/17 Sat 8AM-10PM (estimate) National Junior Thespian Festival
3/18 Sunday 8-1 National Junior Thespian Festival

3/19 Mon OPENING NIGHT 5PM Call, 7PM Show
3/20 Tues 2nd night, 5PM Call, 7PM Show
3/21 Wed Closing night, 5PM Call, 7PM Show
       
On show nights, PLEASE arrange your own after school care/food. We will not be responsible for you after school. Make arrangements to go to a friends’ house if you can’t go home. Thanks

VOCAL TESTS: Seagull, rapid [g] [k] ng, wu wo] war [wau]
TONGUE TWISTERS: A Real Rare Whale, A Critical Cricket Critic, She Sells Sea Shells,
Irish Wristwatches, The Sixth Sheik's Sixth Sheep's Sick, Toy Boat

---

ARCHIVED ITEMS:

OUR TOWN  LINK to Script    LINK to Research/Character Project
TOM SAWYER  Research packet- CLICK HERE  Character Packet - CLICK HERE

---

THEATRE BINDERS

Keep EVERYTHING from the first semester in your binder (make sure it is organized using the new guidelines).
For the 4th Quarter you are ONLY be graded on the starred items below.

RESUME

*Updated Resume (Include Shakespeare scenes, any awards/honors-- Qualifying for National Thespian IE's, Officers)

PERFORMANCE RUBRICS

Dress Rehearsal Scene Night
Scene Night
Neutral Mask Final (6th & 8th grade only)
*Shakespeare Rubric

WRITTEN CRITIQUES

The Liar Critique
Hamlet Q&A
StoryTelling Rubric AND Written Voice Breakdown
*Festival of Women Playwrights Creative Response
*Pink Panther/Laughing Stock Response (handed back on Thursday, May 10)
*Bring It On Critique (handed back on Thursday, May 10)
*Jury Play Review #1 (guidelines in Handbook)
*Jury Play Review #2 (guidelines in Handbook)

MONOLOGUES/SCENES
Copy of Scene/Song from Scene Night
Copy of Monologue(s) for Monologue Unit
Outline of Neutral Mask Final
*Copy of Shakespeare Scene
*Copy of scenes you are in 8th Grade Play (8th graders only)
*Copy of 8th Directed Scene
*Copy of Jury Monologue #1
*Copy of Jury Monologue #2

SELF EVALUATION
First Semester Goal Evaluation
Miracle Play Evaluation/Grades (6th/7th Grade Only)
*Jury Self Reflection Essay (guidelines are in the Handbook)