1. Intro. to Drama Mr. Hagemeister Suspension of Disbelief Suspension of Disbelief The audience accepts limitations in the story being presented, sacrificing realism, and occasionally logic and believability for the sake of enjoyment. The audience accepts limitations in the story being presented, sacrificing realism, and occasionally logic and believability for the sake of enjoyment. realismlogic realismlogic Think cartoons, musicals, farces, computer animated programs/movies, etc.. Think cartoons, musicals, farces, computer animated programs/movies, etc.. Helps you enjoy those “Yeah Right” moments. Helps you enjoy those “Yeah Right” moments.

2. Stage Right Stage Left

3. Intro. to Drama Mr. Hagemeister 1 minute of stage time = 1 hour of preparation time 1 minute of stage time = 1 hour of preparation time There is way more to consider than just line memorization. There is way more to consider than just line memorization. You can’t possibly learn your part inside and out just by going to rehearsal (coming to class). You will have to spend a lot of prep time outside of rehearsal. You can’t possibly learn your part inside and out just by going to rehearsal (coming to class). You will have to spend a lot of prep time outside of rehearsal.

4. All About “Me” Presentation *What is your name? Mr. Hagemeister (Brian James)

5. All About “Me” Presentation *Where are you originally from? The great state of Minnesota

6. All About “Me” Presentation High School graduation: 1984 This room was the band room then. College graduation: 1989 Started teaching at JCHS In the Fall of 1990 Directed 26 Fall Plays Directed 13 Spring Musicals Built Sets for 52 JCHS productions

7. All About “Me” Presentation How long have you lived here? 34 years – 25 in this house.

8. All About “Me” Presentation Hobbies? Fishing Building things Music

9. All About “Me” Presentation Where are some of the exciting places you’ve been? California, DC

10. All About “Me” Presentation Family? Wife, Son, Daughter, Dog

11. All About “Me” Presentation Theatre life First play- “The Wizard of Oz” 1982 TRF, Mn Last Play- “Little Shop of Horrors” 2014 JC, Ks

12. All About “Me” Presentation What are your future plans/ goals? Retirement - in 5 years. Do whatever… not work very hard any more.

13. View from the Stage out Orchestra section 3 Seating Sections 600 seats Balcony? No Balcony