15 REASONS NOT TO BE IN A PLAY - CAST LIST

We have a super cast. Your parts are TBA (to be announced) as soon as we work it out. We are so excited. During Christmas break, we will work out the character assignments and the calendar for rehearsals. Have a great holiday.

Auditions for Winter Play

Auditions for our first production at Highland Junior High School will be on Monday, December 13, in the auditorium. Be prepared with a memorized poem, monologue, or story. Have a copy of your poem, monologue, or story for me to see as you audition. There will be a sign-up sheet available next to the Theatre Arts classroom.

Writing a Play Script

Scripts due on December 1. See www.irtlive.com. Hit Student link. Hit YPIP link. Several documents are available on the left side of the page.

Unit 2 - Chapters 1 & 2 Stage Movement/Stage Directions

These chapters help us in
Learning to move with confidence.
Learning to move deliberately for a purpose.
Learning to move to tell a story.
Learning the terms for the stage area.
Learning to tell a story through a script

Unit 1 Test on Wednesday, October 20

We've had a blast watching and participating in the improvs. Two days of review with our posters and flashcards. Now, it's time for a little assessment on Unit 1.

Chapter 4 Test on Tuesday, October 19

A short review with the posters and flashcards, then your test.

Improv Groups Perform Monday & Tuesday

Monday every group should do the improv they have planned. Turn in your plan to the substitute before you perform. If time is left in the hour, volunteers will try another group's improv.

Tuesday, I'll be back in the classroom. I want to see all of the improv groups again.

Improvisation - Chapter 4

Last Friday was fabulous on several levels.  I've seen more focus on the improvisation project than on any other we have undertaken.  Some personal victories were achieved in Period 7.  I heard voices I had not heard before - loud, proud, and clear! Keep up the work.  I am seeing progress already, and we are only in chapter 4.

Chapter 3 Test on Friday

Test over Chapter 3 on Friday.  Monday we begin Chapter 4 - Improvisation which is sometimes called "Action" by British schools of drama ... sounds less intimidating.

Shakespeare, Bach & Marcel Marceau

Highland Junior High School Theatre Arts

Who is this?

This week:  Chapter 3 -"Pantomine." Who is the artist pictured on the left? What is the character's name that he is portraying? You can find the answers in your textbook.

Your activity for this week:  See Chapter 3 - Pantomine.  Read the Specs for Activity 3.  Be prepared for a run-through on Thursday.  We are going to play a few pantomine games tomorrow in class.

WHAT'S UP IN THEATRE ARTS CLASS

FIRST GRADING PERIOD WE WILL STUDY UNIT ONE OF OUR TEXT: PERFECTION FORM'S BASIC DRAMA PROJECTS.  EACH CHAPTER WILL HAVE AN ACTIVITY AND A QUIZ.

• CHAPTER 1 - WARMUP (QUIZ) Create your own warmup routine to teach the class. 1-3 minutes
• CHAPTER 2 - OBSERVATION (QUIZ) Share observations of an object special to you. 1-3 minutes
• CHAPTER 3 - PANTOMIME (QUIZ) Perform an original mime piece. 1-3 minutes
• CHAPTER 4 - IMPROVISATION (QUIZ)
• UNIT TEST

Audio-Visuals: 

1. The Abridged Shakespeare Company Presents:
2. The set of Mainstage's production of Midsummer Night's Dream, Open House