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INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
The work for this course is divided into four units and a comprehensive project. As you complete each unit, you will receive the code for unlocking the next one in the sequence. Entire course should take seven weeks to complete.
Textbook: THINK: Theatre, 1st ed. (Felner, Myra)
ISBN-13: 9780205869596
Required Reading: The Piano Lesson (August Wilson); How I Learned to Drive (Paula Vogel); Buried Child (Sam Shepard); A Midsummer Night's Dream (William Shakespeare)
UNIT ONE
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF THEATRE
A general overview of the art form—why it exists, who makes it happen (and how), your role as an audience member, etc.
Notes
The Business of Theatre
Theatre Spaces and Environments
From Page to Stage
Analyzing a Script: The Piano Lesson
Writing a Critique
Assignments & Quizzes
Student Survey
Theatre in YOUR Town
Unit 1 Quiz
Critique (due no later than 3 days before course ends)
Play Reading: The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson Analysis Questions
The Piano Lesson Reading Check Quiz
The Piano Lesson Production Research (click for sample assignment)
UNIT TWO
CREATING A WORLD: THE WORK OF DESIGNERS
A look at the work Scenic, Costume, Lighting, and Sound designers do to support and tell the story of the play
Notes
Creating a World: an Introduction to Design
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Lighting and Sound Design
Assignments & Quizzes
Unit 2 Quiz
Play Reading: How I Learned to Drive
How I Learned to Drive Analysis Questions
How I Learned to Drive Reading Check Quiz
How I Learned to Drive Inspiration Images
UNIT THREE
AN ACTOR'S LIFE
A look at the preparation, skill set, and daily work of a professional actor
Notes
An Actor's Life
Working a Scene
Assignments & Quizzes
Unit 3 Quiz
Scored Script
Play Reading: Buried Child
Buried Child Analysis Questions
Buried Child Reading Check Quiz
Watch “A Director Discusses Buried Child”
UNIT FOUR
THEATRE HISTORY & GENRES
A quick look at several iconic movements/time periods in theatre history which continue to influence productions in today’s theatre
Notes
History & Genres Part One
History & Genres Part Two
History & Genres Part Three
Asian Theatre
Reading Shakespeare
Assignments & Quizzes
Unit 4 Quiz
Shakespeare Mini-Research
Play Reading: A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream Study Questions
FINAL PROJECT
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
A series of assignments which brings together all aspects of the course in preparation for a mock production of Shakespeare's play
Notes
Wrapping Up: Instructions for the Final Project
Assignments & Quizzes
A Midsummer Night's Dream Part One
A Midsummer Night's Dream Part Two--EITHER Costumes or Scenery
JPEGs of final renderings/set model
Monologue Scored Script
Character Analysis & Journey
Recording of monologue performance