INTERMEDIATE DRAMA 4 Elena Wright ewright@tamdistrict.org What to bring to class everyday: ● ● ● ● Your script Your journal A pencil with an eraser Comfortable clothes to move in that you’re not worried about getting dirty or exposing yourself. Intermediate drama will be much more physically demanding than beginning drama, so please come prepared. ● A positive attitude and the willingness to try new things ● If you bring a cell phone with you to class, you are required to keep it in the designated area for phones. Failure to do so, or any unauthorized cell phone use in class will impact your grade. Grading: ● Participation 40% ○ Treat everyone, including yourself, with dignity and respect ○ Work to the best of your ability every day ○ Work to be in control of your attention and focus (on time and on task) ○ Contribute to the ensemble in a positive way ○ Willingness to try new things ○ Be an active audience member for others’ work ● Preparation 40% ○ Completes actor homework on time ○ Thoughtful character work and journal reflections ○ On time for rehearsals and performances ○ Records blocking either in journal or in your script ● Final Performance 20% ○ Do your best ○ If you make a mistake, don’t give up ○ Support the work of your classmates Rules, participation and listening: Treat everyone, including yourself, with dignity and respect. Everyone in this class is expected to make a positive contribution by participating in all of the assigned activities, exercises, and discussions. I expect that you will be supportive, give feedback, and actively listen to everyone in class. Intermediate drama is preparing you to become a member of the EPiC theatre company in Advanced Drama, if you choose to continue in the 4 year drama program. The courage, respect, and vulnerability that we encouraged in beginning drama should now be the norm. Any behavior that interferes with my ability to teach or other students’ ability to learn will impact your grade. You earn an A in this class by participating every day (warm ups, focus, being on task, working on your acting fundamentals) and by completing all projects on time and to the best of your ability – not holding back your group. If you earn a B, it means that your participation needs to improve, you need to meet deadlines or not distract from the group. If you are earning a C, it means that you are not doing well in more than one of these categories. If you are earning a D or an F, it is because you are interfering with other students’ abilities to learn or my ability to teach. Outside of class requirements: Intermediate Drama performances - Times TBD. Tell me well in advance of any possible conflict! See some theatre - You must see each of the shows that EPiC produces. This fall there will be a musical, an improv show, and at least one of the other shows in the One Act Festival. Tell me well in advance of any possible conflict! 6 hours of work in the EPiC Theatre Company each semester - This can be completed in many different ways. Coming to work calls, ushering, working box office, or other projects can count towards these hours. If you are in a show after school, or take on a larger responsibility such as stage managing, the hours will be waived for the semester. Tell me well in advance of any possible conflict! Discrimination: There is ZERO tolerance in this space for discriminating against other students’ race, gender identity, sexual identity, religious beliefs, etc. The space is inclusive and as you are students in an art form that is progressive by nature, it’s incumbent upon us all that we work to make everyone feel supported, seen, and heard. When in doubt, follow The Four Agreements, as written by Don Miguel Ruiz: Be Impeccable With Your Word. Don't Take Anything Personally. Don't Make Assumptions. Always Do Your Best.
