Theatre Arts I-IV. Course Overview & Syllabus Course Information:

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1 Theatre Arts I-IV Course Overview & Syllabus Course Information: Instructor: Cherise Rino Classroom: Drama/Media Room Course Philosophy: The American Musical Theatre is generally attributed as being one of the original and distinct American contributions to the arts. As such, this course explores the emergence of musical theatre from a historical perspective as well as from a performance perspective attempting to answer the questions: Why musical theater? What distinguishes musical theatre from the other performing arts? What are the connections between musical theatre and music, dance, and theatre as separate components? Musical Theatre is an important component for any performer s tool bag as to be a successful musical theatre performer, one has to demonstrate strong acting, singing, and dancing skills. The successful acquisition of such skills marks the student performer as artistically well-rounded and prepared to embark on a professional musical theatre career. This class is both foundational in terms of skill building as well as preparation for the college or job market following the student s graduation from high school. This course works with the musical theatre performer to develop skills which reflects the American Musical Theatre form itself. Therefore, the dual focus of historical context and performance ability creates students that can both acknowledge the hows and whys of musical theatre as well as perform the form with artistic fluidity and skill. Course Description: This performing arts course explores the American Musical Theater as well as developing basic skills necessary for performing in Musical Theater. Students will explore Musical Theater and its historical evolution as a performing art form, and will showcase their development in a variety of Musical Theater presentational styles. Students will develop their acting, movement, and vocal performance techniques through active participation and reflection.

2 Pre-requisites: None Theatre Performance Objectives: Collaboration o Cooperate in the dramatic process. o Collaborate and communicate in the rehearsal process. o Collaborate in formal performances. Create; Acting o Develop and maintain a portfolio of best personal works that exhibit and reflect growth and knowledge as an actor (e.g., DVD of performances, photographs, resume). o A repertory of audition selections from classical and contemporary plays (and musicals). Create: Directing o Lead peers in warm-ups and theatre games. Relate; Collaboration o Discuss how participation in theatre benefits other life skills and other content areas. Relate; Acting o Describe how place and time affect characters and story in class improvisations, scripts, and productions of theatre and/or other media. o Identify current and historical periods and cultures in dramatic scenes, scripts, and informal and formal productions. Relate; Playwriting o Demonstrate and identify a character s wants and needs, and physical, emotional, and social qualities based on historical and cultural influences. Evaluate;: Collaboration o Model and use appropriate ways to give, take, and use praise and constructive criticism. Evaluate; Acting

3 o Evaluate a role by responding and deconstructing deeper meanings of the text and character. Evaluate; Playwriting o Justify the perception of a performance and critique its production elements. Evaluate; Directing o Identify and describe the characters, environment, and story elements in a variety of written and performed events. Course Materials & Requirements: A positive attitude and an openness to try new things. There are no required textbooks as handouts and readings will be provided in class based on the unit being studied. A Zipped binder to collect forms throughout the year is need. See Example in class. Pencils for notating blocking and music dynamics A Flashdrive Kleenex is appreciated. Course Policies: Be sure to review the student handbook and student code of conduct for additional details and specifics. All school policies and rules apply in this course. Attendance and Participation o You are required to be in class and serving as an active member of the ensemble. o Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class period. Arrival following the taking of attendance constitutes a tardy. o Every one in the class is required to participate in two fundraisers (Greenery in the Fall and Patron Sales in the Spring). o Each student is required to audition for the Spring Musical. o Each student is expected to be at all rehearsals for their respective role. o SAVE THE DATE: Spring Musical last two weeks of final rehearsals and performances March 30-April 14, 2019 Class Conduct o You are to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all time. Student performers are at all different levels in this class. Each student will be respected and supported as skills develop. Rehearsals and Performances

4 o Rehearsals will be held after school approximately weeks before performance dates. Further information concerning the musical will be given at a later date. o Once a cast list has been announced, everyone is expected to be at every rehearsal for their respective role. Missed rehearsals and performances will affect your grade. Grading Scale (the same as the Holy Savior Menard grading scale) A B C D F Below 70 Class Assignments 25% Participation 25% Performance 50% Communication with the class as a group with Mrs Rino is through the REMIND 101 App. Enter this number Text this

5 Student Agreement Course: Theatre Arts I, II, III, IV Academic Year: I,, have read, understood, and agree to the aforementioned policies of this course. Print Name: Signature: Date: August 2018 Contact Information: ( ) - Parent Agreement I,, have read, understood, and agree to provide the necessary support so that my son/daughter achieves and meets all the expectations of this course. I am interested in sharing my skills and talents with the Spring Musical in the following ways: (Costumes, Props, Meals, Tickets, Media, Set Building, Set Up and Tear Down). I will allow my child to communicate with Mrs Rino via text and/or phone calls on my child s cell phone. Student Name ( ) - Student Cell Phone (if approved for communication by parent) Print Name: Signature: Date: August 2018 Contact Information: ( ) -