Fundamentals of Theatre

Mrs. Blue

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Theatre Arts Georgia Standards of Excellence

Course Description:

Fundamentals of Theatre I- This course serves as an introduction to the theatre arts. Students

investigate theatre as a whole by exploring the techniques and origins of a wide variety of theatre

arts in various cultures and periods.

Course Overview:

Subjects covered this semester will be:

  • Theatre Basics

  • Audition Prep

  • Script Analysis

  • Theatre History

  • Shakespeare

  • Theatre from a variety of cultures

  • Improv

  • Musical Theatre

  • Stage Makeup

  • Technical Theatre

  • Ensemble Work

  • Script Writing

  • Character Work

  • Scenes Work

  • Etc.

Source Materials potentially read and watched in class:  

  • A variety of  scripts, monologues, and videos from classic and contemporary plays, 

  • The Wiz (NBC Performance and Michael Jackson version)

  • Hamilton by Lin Manuel-Miranda

  • Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (PBS Great Performances)

  • A Night Under the Stars by Tracy Wells

  • Scenes from Dreamworks’ Shrek 

  • A variety of educational videos on technical theatre, voice & diction, and character work

Classroom Culture: 

1. Have respect and kindness for yourself and others.

2. The skills you will learn in class, you will use in whatever you do in life.

3. Consent and safety matters every time. Period. Everyone is allowed to make mistakes and learn in the theatre arts.

4. Use technology ethically, responsibly, and in moderation.

5. The ultimate goal in this classroom is for you to learn to how to be a better human.

Consequences for not upholding classroom culture are as follows:

1st Time- Warning

2nd Time- Warning

3rd Time- Call to Home

4th Time- Write Up

Materials: 

Spiral Notebook or Composition Book, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter, Chromebook, Makeup Wipes

Absences:

When a student is absent, they should first look on Google Classroom and come talk to me for any clarifying questions. District Policy is if you are absent, you will have one extra day for make-up work.  In regard to performance days, communication must be made when extreme circumstances occur because teams are affected on those days.

Late/Makeup Work: 

There will be deadlines for the submission of work. They are to help you keep on track and give a goal to reach for. I do understand that life happens and am more than willing to give extensions, work with you to get you caught up, give makeup work, etc. My only requirement is that you communicate with me within 48 hours either by speaking to me in person or by sending me an email in a timely manner. No communication will result in late points being taken off.

Grading Breakdown:

Summative (Performances/Projects)……..60%

Formative (Practice Work/Rehearsals/Assignments)………40%

A Note About the Use of Cellphones and AI:

The progress of technology is what helped the progress of the theatre industry and the arts. When used ethically, responsibly, and in moderation, it can be used as a resourceful tool. using AI to help organize your thoughts, create outlines, or to help proofread your papers is a perfectly acceptable application. Using AI to help organize your thoughts, create outlines, or to help proofread your papers is a perfectly acceptable application. However, Generative AI to write whole essays and whole art pieces is prohibited. Cell phones may be used in the classroom, but only at the instruction of the teacher and during brain breaks, otherwise cellphones are to be in bags (with the exception of students who use their cell phones as a medical device). We will be hand writing some assignments and practicing using technology in moderation.

IMPORTANT: Please understand that because this is an interactive class, there may be a need for physical contact by students and teacher for scene assignments and correction in the voice, diction, and body work units. Classroom expectations are that Consent is always asked every time. We will continue to practice our classroom culture of respect and kindness by being mindful and aware of those around you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me.

If you have any questions please feel free to email.

Sincerely, Mallory Blue

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