Drama I
First period - Stage 2, Performing Arts Center
Here are some links to web pages of interest to drama students!
Performance Review Due Dates:
First Semester: October 16, December 4, 2009; February 2, 2010
Second Semester: March 18, May 4, June 15, 2010
Evening Performance Dates: January 12 & 14, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.; June 15 & 17, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
Course Description:
Drama I is a study of performance styles and theatre history for the
beginning actor. Emphasis will be given to basic acting styles
and performance techniques as well as staging, costuming, make-up,
choreography and technical aspects of theatre production. Students will
function as audience members for one another, offering
constructive assessment and criticism based on knowledge and
appreciation of actor’s work. Our main areas of exploration will be in:
imagination, concentration, observation, voice and movement.
Requirements:
Students are expected to participate fully in all classroom activities.
Performance-based activities including warm-up, focusing, memorizing
monologues and short scenes and improvisation will be regularly
assigned.
Performance evenings will be held once per semester (see dates above); all
students are required to participate.
Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held in the OHS Performing Arts Center.
Each student must complete a Performance Review of a fine arts exhibit or performance three times per semester. Performance Review sheets are provided by the instructor and posted on the web page. This is done independently, outside of class, once per six week grading period. There are many low cost and free options for viewing fine arts exhibits and performances; check wth instructor prior to due date if student will have difficulty completing a fine arts review.
Some of the benefits of this class include:
1. improved self-confidence
2. group dynamics – it fosters cooperation and team building
3. learning grace under pressure- managing your stage fright
4. developing specific theatre skills – voice, movement, use of imagination
5. learning how plays can let us travel to other times and places
Class Rules:
Students are expected to be on time and prepared for class. All
attendance and behavior policies outlined in the Olympia High School
Handbook will be adhered to. The following rules, specific to
this class, will also apply:
1. Respect yourself and others.
2. Respect the stage and theatre equipment. No food or beverages except water allowed in class.
3. Be on time.
4. Come prepared to physically, mentally and emotionally participate in class.
5. Be kind and polite to everyone at all times.
Late and Make-up Work:
Upon returning from an excused absence, students must check with the
instructor concerning missing assignments or lecture notes. If a student has an absence of more than two
days and is part of a scene being performed, the student may be
replaced in the scene and will be asked to substitute a memorized
monologue of proportionate length upon return to class.
All work not turned in on the day it is due will be considered
late. Students will lose ten percentage points for each day past
the due date. No work will be accepted more than five days past
the due date. Extenuating or special circumstances will be
considered only if the student conferences with the instructor prior to
the assignment date.
Evaluation:
All performances and written assignments will be assigned point
values. Students will receive copies of assessment criteria at
the time the assignment is given. Progress reports and semester
grades will be based on percentage of total points earned.
OHS Drama Club
Olympia High School Drama club offers lots of extracurricular opportunties for students in theatre classes -- check out our Drama club website by clicking on the link below!