IT's all greek to me!
Welcome to our first Unit!
Here is the Unit Overview if you're curious!
In summary, we're going to start off our year by reading one of the SPICIEST plays I've ever read. It's called Lysistrata.
Alongside this, we're going to discover the origins of this play, and how the Ancient Greeks have set the stage (HA) for our modern theater practices.
Our end goal is, as always, excellent final performances. We will be working together as a class to crack open this ancient text and present it to an audience in a way that is entertaining and thought provoking.
You will be asked to wear many different hats during this Unit, so try not to box yourself in. Some days we will spend really digging into text and it may feel like ELA class. On other days, you'll be asked to use your body to be expressive and on other days you'll be asked to help communicate how best to tell a story. Dramatic Theory, Acting and Directing.
HOMEWORK FROM WEEK 2:
Please read pages 14-31
As you read:
1. Take your time "translating." It's ok to stop and start and re-read. Also, don't forget that sometimes the meaning becomes clear in 1-2 pages.
2. Try to develop a sentence of ACTION for what you've read
3. What role does the chorus play? What purpose do they serve?
4. Keep track of some of your favorite jokes!
HOMEWORK REFLECTION:
Reflection Starters:
I’d like you to write me a one page reflection, 12 point, times new roman, double spaced about this play and process. Below are some ideas to start with or use inside of your reflection. This reflection will partner with your performance to help bolster your communicate and plan outcomes.
This is due on Friday. Please submit via google doc/email. (we will not be in class on Thursday- our partnership starts.)
[email protected]
What are some “aha” moments you had about humans and performance during this process?
How did Lysistrata challenge your ideas about theater?
Describe your performance experience- highs, lows, regrets, success
How did your research inform your performance?
Describe how women and gender are explored in this play- include your knowledge about Aristophanes and your own ideas as you read and performed.
Here is the Unit Overview if you're curious!
In summary, we're going to start off our year by reading one of the SPICIEST plays I've ever read. It's called Lysistrata.
Alongside this, we're going to discover the origins of this play, and how the Ancient Greeks have set the stage (HA) for our modern theater practices.
Our end goal is, as always, excellent final performances. We will be working together as a class to crack open this ancient text and present it to an audience in a way that is entertaining and thought provoking.
You will be asked to wear many different hats during this Unit, so try not to box yourself in. Some days we will spend really digging into text and it may feel like ELA class. On other days, you'll be asked to use your body to be expressive and on other days you'll be asked to help communicate how best to tell a story. Dramatic Theory, Acting and Directing.
HOMEWORK FROM WEEK 2:
Please read pages 14-31
As you read:
1. Take your time "translating." It's ok to stop and start and re-read. Also, don't forget that sometimes the meaning becomes clear in 1-2 pages.
2. Try to develop a sentence of ACTION for what you've read
3. What role does the chorus play? What purpose do they serve?
4. Keep track of some of your favorite jokes!
HOMEWORK REFLECTION:
Reflection Starters:
I’d like you to write me a one page reflection, 12 point, times new roman, double spaced about this play and process. Below are some ideas to start with or use inside of your reflection. This reflection will partner with your performance to help bolster your communicate and plan outcomes.
This is due on Friday. Please submit via google doc/email. (we will not be in class on Thursday- our partnership starts.)
[email protected]
What are some “aha” moments you had about humans and performance during this process?
How did Lysistrata challenge your ideas about theater?
Describe your performance experience- highs, lows, regrets, success
How did your research inform your performance?
Describe how women and gender are explored in this play- include your knowledge about Aristophanes and your own ideas as you read and performed.