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Theatre III-IV Year B

Calvary Christian Academy
Fall/Spring 2017-2018
BLOCK 2

Tracy McCoy E-mail: TracyM@ccaeagles.org

Office Hours: by appt. Phone: 407-719-6688
954-905-5150 (Department #)

Course Description: Students will build upon the acting and voice skills theyve studied in Drama
I/II/III (B). They will study theatre relevance, purpose, affect on society, and responsibility. Students
will delve deeper into play production & Analysis of Italian Melodrama, Directing, playwriting, faith
integration, design, lights, sound, as well as study dance styles thru eras. Finally, they will be working
on practical tools and portfolios in preparation for college applications/interviews/and auditions. Each
student will be expected to keep a journal recording personal observations & notes. Most of the material
studied will be briefly discussed in class, and practically applied, but relies heavily on personal study
throughout the week for personal growth.

Course Objectives: By the end of the year each student should have a complete portfolio for
college application & interview, three audition ready monologues added to their repertoire, as well as
basic understanding of script analysis & playwriting. General goals for all theatre classes are as follows:

RESPECT It's essential that every artist learn respect for their fellow actors, as well as
their instructors/directors/designers

ENCOURAGEMENT It is my desire to instill a sense of responsibility in young artists to

be encouragers for one another, especially in order to set them apart as christian artists.
It is also my intent to encourage students by helping them identify and build on their
own personal strengths.

FOCUS This is key in being a fine performer, as well as an ambassador for Christ. I
hope to exemplify the importance of taking the focus off self, and toward Christ in
everything, always thinking of heavenly treasures as opposed to earthly accolades.

EXCELLENCE I believe it is our duty to always strive for excellence in all we do.

ARTISTIC INTEGRITY I will stress the importance of artistic integrity from actors to
designers to writers to directors. We need to be ARTISTS who are Christians in order to
have an impact and live up to our responsibility in this field, having compassion &
respect for our peers of different backgrounds.
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Class Requirements:

The format of this class includes interactive improvisational experiences, class participation,
memorization, presentations, group discussions, and thoughtful reflection. This class requires some
written work, reading, group work, as well as preparation time outside of allotted class time.

Text:
1. Greek-Oedipus Rex
2. Italian Melodrama
3. Shakespeare-As You Like It
4. Tennessee Williams-Street Car Named Desire
5. Arthur Miller-The Crucible
6. Hand-outs from many sources (copies provided)
6. Notebook: journals will be kept electronically on chrome books for reflections.

*Edited copies of scripts will not be provided by teacher. It is up to each individual family to decide
whether or not they need to edit occasional words/phrases before giving script to student.

Course Policies:

1. Attendance is Mandatory. You are expected to attend and participate in each class, arriving promptly
and staying until class is over. Theatre courses depend upon participation, and class work (including
exams and presentations/performances) can be made up, in a timely manner as dictated by school
policy. If you are absent or go AWOL on a day you are to perform-or give a presentation, the result
is an automatic F unless you have an excused absence, and you are responsible for obtaining any
missed work.
2. Participation is Mandatory and means more than just being present in class. Participation and
involvement require concentration, thoughtful speaking and listening in discussions, respect for
others in the group, cooperatively working in small groups, and a commitment to the class. You will
be graded on both the quality and quantity of your participation.
3. Late Work is only accepted for excused absences according to school policy timeline, and any
incomplete assignment constitutes a zero.
4. Academic misconduct such as copying/cheating will not be tolerated.
5. If you have any special needs/requirements/limitations please notify me immediately, so I may still
include you in the course, while keeping you safe.
6. Misconduct of any kind i.e. Disrespect to teachers or students, physical altercations, harassment, etc.
will not be tolerated.
7. Journals are an important part of every theatre class, and a significant portion of your grade.
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Assignments for Theatre III-IV

Each week general assignments include but may not be limited to:
Class journal
Weekly Homework assignments
Participation
Reading Material
Final presentations (performance: monologues, songs, scenes, etc.)
Attending the Fall HS Play and Spring Musical
Attending a Professional Show 1st semester (2nd semester Middle School Musical)
Written Exam

Final grade will be calculated as follows:

Process Assessments: 50% of the grade
(Classwork & Homework Assignments) 2

Product Assessments: 50% of the grade

(Large Individual & Group Projects & Tests)

Grade Distribution: A 90-100; B 80-89; C 70-79; D 60-69; F <60

Note: This grading system is a very objective one (following strict RUBRIC). Completing assignments
and participating ensures a good grade. Students are not judged subjectively by talent or performance.
It is also important to remember that theatre is fundamentally an exploration of the human condition,
and covers a wide range of human behavior. Sometimes this evokes certain discussions/subject matter
that is prevalent to the students lives, which for some may be uncomfortable. Please trust that all
material/exercises/discussions covered are led appropriately based upon Biblical principles through a
Christian perspective.

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS

A WEEKLY NOTEBOOK:
As responsible artists, it is important that you begin and/or continue thinking about your own thinking.
Each week requires one entry of personal reflection, observation, and/or ideas gathered from class
and/or assignments.

SPECIAL PROJECTS: Throughout each semester you will have project assignments that will take
several weeks to complete. Some of the assignments will be group projects as well as individual
projects.

A WRITTEN EXAM: At the end of each semester a written exam will be given on all covered
material.

ATTENDING A PROFESSIONAL SHOW: Each student is required to attend one professional show
(or a Palm Beach Atlantic Theatre Production) each semester and all CCA productions i.e. Middle
School Musical, HS Fall Play, and HS Spring Musical. They must bring in a program/ticket stub/and
written review of the show. (Suggested Professional theatre companies: Shakespeare Festival, Orlando
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REP, Broadway series at Broward Center, Kravis Center or Amway Arena, Island City Stage, Maltz
Jupiter Theatre, Miami Theatre Center, etc)

A FINAL PRESENTATION: The final presentation for each semester will be a culmination of the
semesters work as specified by teacher.

CONTACTING INSTRUCTOR:

Please contact me via email for all class correspondence i.e. class descriptions/grades/assignments at
Tracym@ccaeagles.org.
This will be the most efficient way for me to be thorough and have a record of your inquiry. If you need
to set an appointment to discuss something further or in detail, please email me with that request, and we
can set an appointment together. If there is an EMERGENCY during class time you may contact my
cell at 407-719-6688, however, during class time you will be forwarded to my voice mail, and you can
leave a message.

COURSE OUTLINE

First Semester

UNIT 1- College Research/Portfolio

UNIT 2- Monologues/Auditions
UNIT 3- Music Theory
UNIT 4- Directing

Second Semester

UNIT 1- Societal influence/consequence (Shakespeare/As You Like IT)

UNIT 2- Scene/Monologue work (Italian Melodrama/Streetcar Named Desire)
UNIT 3- Theatre Ministry
UNIT 4- Script Analysis (Oedipus Rex/The Crucible)
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COURSE SCHEDULE
Theatre III/IV Year B
Subject to change, based on needs of class

Bonding 8/14 Bonding/basic acting/stage direction/games Learn All Names

College Research 8/21 Find Guidelines List of requirements for two schools
College Research 8/28 Paper Work College essay/applications
Monologues 9/4 Monologue Choices/work Choose Monos
Monologues 9/11 Monologue Beats/Verbs Type Mono w/beats & verbs
Auditioning 9/18 Auditioning/Dos Donts Audition Game/performance
Auditioning 9/25 Song choices Choose Song/performance
Auditioning 10/2 Mock Audition/Interview Mock Audition
Portfolio 10/9 Finalizing Portfolio/Guest Speaker Presentation for College Professor
Music Theory 10/16 Music 101 Music worksheets
Music Theory 10/23 Sight Reading 4 part Hymnal Performance
Directing 10/30 Broadway 1920-40s Scripts/songs
Directing 11/06 Broadway 1950-60s Scripts/songs
Directing 11/13 Broadway 1970-80s Scripts/songs
Directing 11/27 Broadway 1990-current Scripts/songs
Directing 12/04 Broadway Review SHOW SHOW
Review 12/11 Review Completed Review Sheet
Exams 12/18 Written & Performance Exams Final Exam
Shakespeare 1/08 Intro to Shakespeare Shaw worksheet
Shakespeare 1/15 Read As You Like It Play Review Sheet
Shakespeare 1/22 Societal influence/consequence Group Scene Outline
Shakespeare 1/29 Performance Scene
Italy Melodrama 2/5 Intro to Melodrama Tenants Sheet
Italy Melodrama 2/12 Watch Italian Melodrama Play Write Review
Ten Williams 2/19 Read Street Car Named Desire Rehearsal
Ten Williams 2/26 Work/Perform Scenes Performance
Improv 3/5 Learn variety of games Outline
Improv 3/19 Create A Show Performance
Theatre Ministry 3/26 Tenants Research
Theatre Ministry 4/2 Find or Create Script Memorize
Theatre Ministry 4/9 Finalize Script Rehearse
Theatre Ministry 4/16 Rehearse Easter Performance Easter Performance-chapel
Greek Tragedy 4/23 Tenants Worksheet
Greek Tragedy 4/30 Read Oedipus Rex Play Review Sheet
Arthur Miller 5/7 Read The Crucible Discussion/Rehearsal
Arthur Miller 5/14 Perform Scenes Performance
Review 5/21 Review Complete Study Guide
Finals 5/28 Final Written Exam & Performances Perform Final Scenes/monos
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UNIT WEEK TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS DUE

Theatre III-IV
2017 - 2018

Mrs. Tracy McCoy, Instructor

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