Wed, August 1, 2012 Drama EQ: What are the 3 R’s for Daily Expectations in Drama? Journal: Name the 3 R’s and give an example for each. Seating Parent & Student Info Guide Daily Expectations Materials Procedure – Agendas & Journals Theatre Terms & Stage Directions

Basic Theatre Terms Set 1 1.Audition: A process whereby perspective actors/singers/dancers perform in front of a group of individuals usually including the director and/or stage manager who are looking to cast specific roles and chorus. Most auditions require prepared material (monologues, songs) as well as cold readings. Many dancers must learn a short dance routine taught by the choreographer and then execute it at performance level within a few minutes. 2.Blocking: Providing the actors with their locations on stage and their actions. 3.Break a leg: An old theatrical adage meaning "good luck". 4.Casting: The process of choosing performers to play the selected roles. 5.Characterization: Adding the traits, quirks and mannerisms of a particular character. 6.Cue: That which signals when to enter, exit, play music, change lighting, etc. 7.Director: Although the director can fall under many subheadings, it is the person responsible for the overall artistic vision of the production. 8.Monologue: A long speech given by one character. 9.Off Book: At a stage in rehearsals when the actors are no longer using their scripts as lines have been committed to memory. 10.Script – the book of the play, with who says what and directions

Basic Theatre Terms con’t 1.Greenroom: A reception lounge for performers, waiting to go on. 2.House: The place where the audience is seated (often also refers to the audience itself). 3.Ingenue: A young girl's role (often in a romantic setting). 4.Libretto: book or script of an opera or musical 5.Prompter: Someone backstage who is following the script and can cue a forgotten line. 6.Proscenium: An arch that separates the stage from the audience. 7.Run: The number of performances of a particular production. 8.Run-through: A rehearsal of a part of the script (without interruption). 9.Set: The furniture, props, backdrops etc. that transform the bare stage into the proper location for the performance. 10.Strike: To dismantle the set. 11.Technical Rehearsal: A rehearsal where lighting, scene changes, sound cues and special effects are rehearsed. 12.Timing: Being able to deliver words or actions at the most effective moment. 13.Understudy: A performer who is ready to take over a specific role if the original performer is unable to do a performance (usually due to illness). 14.Wings: Space at the sides of the stage, just behind the curtains. Performers enter and exit from the wings.

1.Act: The main division of a play or musical. 2.Action: The interplay between performers. 3.Ad-lib: To improvise. 4.Aside: A short remark made to the audience by one of the characters in the play. 5.Backstage: Any area not seen by the audience, including dressing rooms. 6.Belt: A style of singing in which a large, full tone is used. (found in musical theatre). 7.Blackout: Quickly cutting the lights to make the stage area completely dark. 8.Book: The dialogue (libretto) of a musical. (the script). 9.Broadway: The major theatrical district in New York City. 10.Callback: When a director selects a few performers from auditions who are asked to return for a second try-out. 11.Cold reading: Reading a part from a script that one has not rehearsed before. 12.Company: Any performers, crew, stage hands, etc. associated with a particular show 13.Curtain call: Final bows at the end of a performance. 14.Double: To play more than one role in the same production. 15.Dress Rehearsal(s): A final rehearsal with all make-up, costumes, sets, lighting, sound etc. A dry run of the exact performance, just without an audience.

Wed, August 1, 2012 Chorus EQ: What are the 3 R’s for Daily Expectations in Chorus? Journal: Name the 3 R’s and give an example for each. Seating Parent & Student Info Guide Daily Expectations Materials Procedure – Agendas & Journals Warm-ups

Thurs, Aug 2, 2012 Drama EQ: What are the 3 R’s for Daily Expectations in Drama? Agenda: Procedures & Rules Journal: What are the first 2 steps for DMS Behavior Management? Drama Rules Theatre Game

Thurs, Aug 2, 2012 Chorus EQ: What are the 3 R’s for Daily Expectations in Chorus? Journal: What are the first 2 steps for DMS Behavior Management? Agenda: Procedures & Rules Seating Warm-up – pass out sheets Check materials Song

Fri, 8/3/12 Drama EQ: What are the 3 R’s for Daily Expectations in Drama? Agenda: Syllabus Journal: What are steps 3 & 4 of the DMS Beh. Man. Plan? Overview Syllabus Turn in signed forms on Tuesday, Aug 7 Material check Theatre terms & stage directions Just Kidding practice

Friday, Aug 3, 2012 Chorus EQ: What are the 3 R’s for Daily Expectations in Chorus? Agenda: Scales & Warm-ups Journal: What are steps 3 & 4 of the DMS Beh. Man. Plan? Overview Handbook Handbook forms due on Tuesday, Aug 7 Warm-ups Scales–give out sheets Check materials Song

Mon, 8/06/12 Chorus EQ: What is “pitch” in music? Agenda: Music Reading Journal: Draw a music staff. How many lines and spaces does it have? Warm-ups & Scales - sheets Return signed forms – on piano Song – Dona Nobis Pacem

Mon, 8/06/12 Drama EQ: What are the 9 parts of the stage? Agenda: Stage Directions Journal: Where is “down stage” located? Rules for Audience Etiquette Just Kidding-Intro Exercise Actor’s Prayer practice (5 min) Just Kidding practice (5 min) Just Kidding Exercise (Performance)