Welcome to Beginning Drama

Mrs. Caldwell/ Fall 2003

Materials needed:

Notebook with storage area (folder with pockets or binder will do)

Lots of paper

Pen or pencil

Highlighter (not optional)

** $20 drama fee (this is not optional either!)

What I expect from you...

A good attitude

A willingness to step out of your comfort zone

Total participation in all activities

Good attendance

Utilization of rehearsal time

Thick skin

What you can expect from me...

A good attitude

A willingness to help you and coach you in any way I can

Total preparedness

Making the class worth attending

Plenty of rehearsal time and enriching comments

The dedication to providing a comfortable, non-threatening environment in which to perform

Activities you can expect...

Theatre Appreciation and History lessons and quizzes

Theatre Appreciation and History Multimedia presentations

Improvisational games

Acting activities and evaluations

Performances for the class or a larger audience

Lots and lots and lots of memorization and preparation out of class

A typical day in my class...

· Come in quietly and read the "Do Now" creative activity written on the board or printed out on the back table.

· Write it, practice it, or provide a product within 10 minutes after the tardy bell rings.

· I will teach a lesson on theatre, appreciating theatre, film and play analysis, or theatre history for 10 minutes.

· You will do a short activity to tie in with that.

· I will teach a lesson on acting, improv, speech, or movement.

· You will do a short activity to tie in with that.

· You will have rehearsal time for me to come around and do evaluations.

This is a very large class, so be patient. There are many perks to being in here, so don't abuse them. I hope you have a great day and a wonderful year.

Mrs. Caldwell