What you can do to make life better!

Come on in! Get in here before the bell. Deal with restroom issues before bell, we have many things to do. Go straight into the black box. Put phones away. NO PHONES! Have your pencil and script with you! Get in a circle and start warming up. The bell is not the signal for your to warm-up. Your entrance into the classroom is!

Rehearsal begins Listen to what scenes I call. If you are in those scenes get in your place If you are not, go to the sides and study your lines, work on your cues, and get ready to come up for your entrance. If you are a crew member get to your spot.

Crew Member When we choose play, the crew members need to do the following as a team. Together you will Make list of cues Make list of costumes Make list of props Make list of sounds Make list of set needs Then during rehearsals you will check things off your list and work on completing tasks and then running cues during show and rehearsals. All lights and sound need to be completed quickly. By the time we start running the show they must be done. NOT LAST MINUTE. Costumes and props need to be in hands as we begin running show.

Conversation Sideline conversations are distracting. They cannot happen. Conversations back stage are distracting. They cannot happen. When given a note you may clarify or ask questions. If you feel offended or need to address an issue, please say “Ms. Matlock, may I speak to you at the end of class or rehearsal?” I am the only one to give notes to cast or crew.

Participation Participation is: Warming up in the circle with the class. Playing the improvisation games and activities. Conversing with ensemble about activity. Performing when assignment is due. Working on the theatre assignment during class time.

Participation is NOT Looking on your phone, tablet, or computer. Sitting on the floor near an outlet. Working on ANOTHER class assignment during my class time, instead of completing, or rehearsing my assignment. Sitting in chairs while everyone else warms up. Sitting out of exercise or game because you think it’s silly. Refusing to perform.

List of Don’ts Don’t sit behind my desk Don’t have phones out or headphones on Don’t touch computers Don’t move teacher chairs(wheels or cushions) Don’t sit at podium Don’t touch anything at my workstation Don’t sit in black chair in Black Box Don’t unplug any of my things so you can charge your phone.

Repercussions First you will be warned of your offense. Then you will be assigned and ASD with me after school from 2:30 until 3:15 The following offenses warrant an ASD Phones out Food/drink Audience etiquette Inappropriate language Touching props or costumes that are not yours Headphones Not performing or having work completed

What do you do at ASD? Sweep black box Clean white boards Clean desk tops Organize Library Clean Dressing Rooms Organize Costumes/props Stack chairs and clean under risers. Don’t attend my ASD and you will receive a referral.