KRISTA D. PRICE

Important terms are in RED.

Google Classroom assignments are in BLUE.

If ABSENT, you are REQUIRED to read / understand / do all activities posted for that day, even if it's not an "assignment"/homework. 

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DAYS 1-2:   Casters & Priming / New stage terms 

1.) Annoncement:  

• There will be a SUMMATIVE QUIZ FRIDAY ON: on Stages, Stage Terms, & Materials used to Build Flats/Platforms

• Everyone:  Bring paint clothes!

• In order to study/prepare for your quiz, re-watch, or study your Google Classroom CLASS NOTES from:

  • Video:  KP's Theatre Class - Types of Stages (Notes in your Google Classroom CLASS NOTES)​

  • Video:  KP's Theatre Class - Stage Terms (Notes in your Google Classroom CLASS NOTES)

  • Google Classroom CLASS NOTES:  Materials used to build flats & platforms

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2.) Reviewed various stage terms learned in class.

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3.)  Learned  about casters, caster blocks, and wagon locks/brakes (and how to install each).  Click HERE for more info (also available in Google Classroom - CLASS NOTES Journal).

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1/2 of class:

Worked in scene shop to finish building flats/platforms.  

• Phase 2 for girls:  Prime your flat

• Phase 2 for guys:  Caster your platform and install wagon locks/breaks.

• When finished:  All group members sign the back of your flat/platform

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Other 1/2 of class:

1.)  Read/Skimmed (with a partner):  "The Performance Space (reading)" (click doc to see/read; also available in Google Classroom) If absent, be sure to read and learn about any NEW terms we have not yet covered in class!) 

• Discussed (and looked at pictures of) a few new terms, including...

  • Props table = a table backstage that holds all the show's props.  The table is sectioned off and labeled so each prop has a "home".  ​

  • Cyclorama = a white fabric "drop" that can be lit any color (gives the feeling of vastness, allowing for quick changes of color/mood)

  • Scrim = a "screen-like" drop that can be lit from either in front or behind.  When lit from in front, the objects behind it look opaque.  When lit from behind, objects look translucent.

  • Stage Directions = a language of directions given to the actors by the director that tell them where to go/be on stage.  It includes up/downstage and stage left/right.  

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2.) Learned about Stage Directions and practiced as a class. 

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3.) Participated in a Picture Hunt in the theatre.  (In Google Classroom - "Stage Terms in OHS Theatre" - completed with a partner for a grade)

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DAY 3: Review Game

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1.) Reminder:  

• There will be a SUMMATIVE QUIZ NEXT CLASS on Stages, Stage Terms, & Materials used to Build Flats/Platforms (see #1 under Day 1 above)

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2.) Played a game as a class in order to review for Friday's Summative Quiz.

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REMINDER:  Remember to study for your Summative quiz!  (Study your notes on Types of Stages & Stage Terms)

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DAY 4:  Debrief / Summative Quiz  (SNOW DAY)

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1.)  Completed (individually):  "Reflection - Building a Flat/Platform" (in Google Classroom)  If absent, be sure to do this on your own.  Due TODAY.

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2.) Debriefed (in class):  Guys partnered with girls and partners debriefed about the experience of building a flat/platform (teacher-led debrief).

 

3.) Demonstrated knowledge of theatre terms and concepts learned so far in Stagecraft by completing a SUMMATIVE QUIZ

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