KRISTA D. PRICE

 

 

Day 1: Sub (KP @ Fall Play Retreat)

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1.) Rehearsed monologues independently - in chunks, using physical choices and "verbs" (intentions) as guides.

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Days 2-3:  Performed Monologues

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1.)  Students performed monologues and classmates gave feedback on:

• One thing they LIKED

• One PHYSICAL character choice that was strong/clear in the performance

• One thing to work on for the NEXT performance (with a scene partner)

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2.)  After performing, students Completed a Monologue Reflection in Google Classroom (if absent, be sure to complete on your own).

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3.) Discussed the process of writing your play review.  (If absent, click and go to "In-Class Lessons about Writing a Review" at the bottom of the Play Review webpage. Click HERE.)

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4.) Ms. Price introduced students of the details of our final acting project:  preparing and performing a SCRIPTED scene with a partner.  (To read/explore/choose a scripted scene, scroll to the bottom of this webpage. Scenes & partners must be chosen by Monday, October 30)  If absent, you must still choose a scene and partner by the due date. Be sure to read the scenes at the bottom of this webpage.

 

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Days 4:  Monologue Performance / Choose a scene for next unit

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1.)  Remaining students performed monologues.  (Reminder:  be sure to complete the Monologue Reflection in Google Classroom (

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2.) Reflected on growth during the monologue unit:  What was learned about...

• rehearsal

• performance

• yourself

• playing a character

• etc.

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3.) Discussed info for the FALL PLAY.  Your attendance at the fall play is REQUIRED, and the IB Summative Assignment of writing a Review of a Live Theatre Performance will be due November 17 (no later).

• For specifics (task sheet, rubric, helpful videos, etc.) pertaining to this assignment, click HERE.  (If absent, be sure to click/watch/read!)

• Remember:  you can earn EXTRA CREDIT for ushering at one of the shows (see Ms. Price to sign up).

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4.) Searched for a scene to perform in our next unit:  SCENE WORK.  (See scenes below to choose a scene and a partner.  Click on DESCRIPTIONS of scenes before reading scenes.)

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FINAL PERFORMANCE SCENES:  

    (You will be required to choose a partner & a scene - read DESCRIPTIONS of the play the scene comes from HERE)

 

     Scenes with 1  male & 1  female:

• scene from Rabbit Hole  (dramatic)

• scene from Of Mice & Men  (dramatic/difficult)

• scene from The Crucible  (dramatic)

• scene from Proof  (dramatic)

• scene from Wit

• scene from The Diary of Anne Frank  (option #1)

• scene from The Diary of Anne Frank  (option #2)

• scene from Fools  (comedic)

• scene from Rumors (comedic timing)

     Scenes with 2 females:

• scene from 'Night Mother  (dramatic/intense) - NOT AVAILABLE

• scene from Ascension Day 

• scene from Proof (dramatic)

• scene from Steel Magnolias (dramatic) 

     Scenes with 2 males:

• scene from Of Mice & Men  (dramatic but light)

• scene from Duck Hunter Shoots Angel  (comedic)

• scene from The Odd Couple (option #1 - comedic)

• scene from The Odd Couple (option #2 - comedic)

• scene from The Odd Couple (option #3 - comedic)

• scene from The Odd Couple (option #4 - comedic)

• scene from The Odd Couple (option #5 - comedic)

• scene from 1984 (dramatic/intense)