Pictures from Class

Thursday, September 30, 2010

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

Monday, September 27, 2010

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