Advanced Drama
IB Drama Drama 2
Drama 1 Musical Theatre
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Advanced Drama Questions? .... Contact Mrs. Harris.
Need extra credit ---see more shows and write reviews for them!!!!
Don't forget your transportation fee $85 for the whole year! $15 for RoleAbout $29.50 for Ray Charles Live (had to add service charge); $10 CETA festival. Earnest $18 Feb 22 Friday--$30 for Fullerton Festival Registration-
Drama 4 auditions and IB will be held the first week of June. Please prepare 2 contrasting monologues (new pieces), total length 5 minutes. IB theater students are asked to turn in an essay or research paper from their English or Social studies class as a writing sample.
* Note: Cappie voting day is May 19th
Want to be a Cappie next year? Submit a writing sample - review to Leah Folta by the end of May.
Drama Leaders!!! It is time to start thinking about Drama Council for 08-09. Duties will include planning the grand opening of the new theater
Don't forget --audition forms for Diablo Heat are here in the drama room--look in the homework bin.
IB Drama Questions? .... Contact Mrs. Harris.
Any one interested in seeing the German Puppet Show at OCPAC on May 4th of Snow White?
What's Next?
Acting Theorist Project Assignments and Presentation Days
Tuesday, May 13 - Uta Hagen - Sara, Meisner - Christina
Thursday, May 15 - No class - rehearsal at Saddleback College
Friday, May 16 - No class, rehearsal at Saddleback College
You will be presenting information about the acting style, with a power point or poster and a handout for the class. You should also prepare a physical exercise for the class to try that reflects the acting method.
You will then be given presentation days to repeat this with the period 2 Drama 3 class. You will be introducing them to these style of acting.
Drama 2 Questions? ... Contact Ms. Snyder
Class Syllabus
Ms. Snyders web page is here For a supplement to your textbook, go here
Students are required to see live theatrical performance and review it for each Semester, Click here for the handout on How to Write A Review
Read the MVHS Drama Handbook and have the contract signed
Charlottes Web Cast List - Show dates June 5
& 6 the ( down on the farm!!!)
Fern Liz/Kenzie
John Arable (father)- Matt
Martha Arable (mother) Holly
Avery (brother) Olivia
Homer Z. (uncle) Taylor
Edith Z. (aunt) Noelle
Lurvy (hired hand) Bre
Wilbur Jordie
Templeton Wade/Molly
Charlotte Robyn
Goose Amanda/Brianna
Gander Jaclyn/Kelley
Sheep Sharon
Lamb Grace
Reporter/Photographer Rosalia
Spectators Rosalia & alt. cast (except Danny & Rachel)
Announcers Rachel & Danny
Uncle (pig) Danny
Drama 3 auditions will be held the second week of June (after Charlotte's Web). I will also be observing your progress on the production and character development. For the audition prepare 2 contrasting monologues that demonstrate your range in comedy and serious drama. No Shakespeare. My objective is to see character differences both physically and vocally in your characterization in the monologues. You also must have an A or B in Drama 2 and a 2.0 grade point average. Drama 3 does require after school rehearsals.
Note: Cappie voting day is May 19th.
Want to be a Cappie next year? Submit a writing sample - review to Leah Folta by the end of May.
Drama 1 Questions? .... Contact. Mrs. Harris.
Need extra credit ---see more show and write reviews for them!!!!
Students are required to see one live theatrical performance and review it for each Semester, This is a mandatory assignment worth 100 points. After attending the show, students have 2 weeks to submit the review.
Click here for the handout on How to Write A Review
Past due Homework: Read and take notes from Theater Art in Action book pgs 74-81,202-225 on set building, painting and design
Monday, May 12 due- Period 6 - Set scrapbook - 15 pictures 2 doors, 2 windows, 2 marble, 2 interesting furniture, 5 different time periods, 2 examples of wood grain. Write a sentence about why you found the picture to be interesting for your set designer collection. Include a cover that represents set design
Tuesday, May 13 - set scrapbook due
On Monday and Tuesday - We will be working on our set model for Cinderella. Be sure to bring a box and any materials you need to work on your set model.
Here are some examples from the past---can you pick out the style or location of Cinderella in each of these designs?
Weds and Thursday - Being working on Shakespeare's Theater and "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
The project: Prepare a monologue from the play and present to the class next week. Monologues will be given to you to choose from a list.
Drama 2 auditions will be held the first week of June- You must have an A or B in drama 1, have a 2.0 grade point average, and prepare two monologues. One Shakespeare monologue (1-2 minutes) and one modern monologue (1-2 minutes).
You may use the Shakespeare monologue you prepare from Midsummer.
Musical Theatre Questions? ... Contact Mrs. Harris
Read the MVHS Drama Handbook have the contract signed at the end of the handbook.
Cast /Crew Schedule Note : Everyone is required to be at these rehearsals from this point on!!!
*Note: You will be dismissed from classes on Thursday, May 15th at 12:00 to
go to Saddleback College. Get your lunch before you arrive. Be in
costume and ready to start at 1:30.
There is no food or drinks permitted backstage at Saddleback. Finish all your lunches and dinners prior to entering the building.
If you need a ride to Saddleback College, we are arranging carpools with parent volunteers. Please see Rachel for the carpool list.
May 12 Mon 3-7 All full run w/orchestra (Hannan's
room)
May 13 Tues 3-7 All full run w/orchestra (Hannan's room)
May 14 Weds 3 -8 All at Saddleback College (dress/tech
)
May 15 Thurs 1:30-9 Full run (dress/tech) at Saddleback College (Dinner will be
provided)
May 16 Fri 4-9 Final dress at Saddleback College
May 17 Sat call time 5:00 show at 7 pm (Cappies and Macy's judges)
May 21 Weds call time 5:00 show at 7 pm
May 22 Thurs call time 5:00 show at 7 pm
May 23 Fri call time 5:00 show at 7 pm
May 24 Sat call time 5:00 show at 7 pm
Crew Schedule
May 12 Mon 3-6 Watch The Rehearsal
May 13 Tues 3-6 Watch The Rehearsal (parent help needed at 6 pm at University High School in Irvine to oad the set)
May 14 Weds 3-8 At Saddleback College Load In ( Parent help needed during the morning at 8 am and afternoon)
May 15 Thurs 1:30-9pm (Dinner will be provided)
May 16 Fri 3-8 Final Dress - wear black for backstage
May 17 Sat 5:00 Call 7:00 Show
May 21 Weds 5:00 Call 7:00 Show
May 22 Thurs 5:00 Call 7:00 Show
May 23 Fri 5:00Call 7:00 Show
May 24 Sat 5:00Call 7:00 Show
Other important dates:
May 28 - Cappies Nominees Reception - Orange Lutheran High School 6:30 pm Semi-formal attire
June 1 - Sunday Macy awards - Plummer Auditorium ( Noon) Costumes, casual wear
June 8 - Sunday Cappies awards - The Grove In Anaheim 6:30 pm Formal attire
You will be given a crew log to keep track of your time and are asked to keep a crew journal detailing what you worked on each day.
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