PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
In this project you will be split into groups. Each group will have a director and choreographer and a group of actors. You will collaborate together to present a fully realized piece of musical theater. You have COMPLETE artistic control (under the guidance of your director and choreographer.) To begin, you must choose what musical and song you would like to work on. Step 1 and Step 2 are important to do in order. After that, you are free to move through each assignment at your own pace.
There will be days when you are working in your group and there will be days when we will come together as a class to share. Use the google calendar to keep track of the work days vs the full class days.
Essential Questions:
1. What do we want to develop and communicate as a group of artists?
2. How will we work through the process being mindful of "full class" days and of our own work styles?
3. How can dance communicate emotion and character?
4. How can music communicate emotion and character?
5. How do directors, choreographers and actors collaborate together successfully?
6. How do we discern meaningful feedback from a performance?
7. What makes your artistic vision unique?
In this project you will be split into groups. Each group will have a director and choreographer and a group of actors. You will collaborate together to present a fully realized piece of musical theater. You have COMPLETE artistic control (under the guidance of your director and choreographer.) To begin, you must choose what musical and song you would like to work on. Step 1 and Step 2 are important to do in order. After that, you are free to move through each assignment at your own pace.
There will be days when you are working in your group and there will be days when we will come together as a class to share. Use the google calendar to keep track of the work days vs the full class days.
Essential Questions:
1. What do we want to develop and communicate as a group of artists?
2. How will we work through the process being mindful of "full class" days and of our own work styles?
3. How can dance communicate emotion and character?
4. How can music communicate emotion and character?
5. How do directors, choreographers and actors collaborate together successfully?
6. How do we discern meaningful feedback from a performance?
7. What makes your artistic vision unique?
GETTING STARTED!
PIck a group! Pick a director and choreographer!
Director Job Description
Choreographer Job Description
STEP 1:
Getting Started
STEP 2:
Planning Tool
STEP 3:
Design Concept Guidelines
Design Concpet Rubric
Design Concept EXAMPLE
Rubric (For directors, choreographers, rehearsal and performance)
Getting Started
STEP 2:
Planning Tool
STEP 3:
Design Concept Guidelines
Design Concpet Rubric
Design Concept EXAMPLE
Rubric (For directors, choreographers, rehearsal and performance)
The Rehearsal SCHEDULE
Rehearsal Schedule Example
Create a Rehearsal Schedule
Please create a rehearsal schedule and share it with [email protected]
Each day should include an AIM or multiple AIM's and a list of the people attached to them.
For example, one day may look like this:
AIM: To teach the actors the chorus of the song
Actors: Suzy, Lily, Shelly
Director: Sharon
AIM: To prepare choreography for rehearsal on Thursday
Choreographer: Donna
Use the list below to help structure your rehearsal schedules.
Create a Rehearsal Schedule
Please create a rehearsal schedule and share it with [email protected]
Each day should include an AIM or multiple AIM's and a list of the people attached to them.
For example, one day may look like this:
AIM: To teach the actors the chorus of the song
Actors: Suzy, Lily, Shelly
Director: Sharon
AIM: To prepare choreography for rehearsal on Thursday
Choreographer: Donna
Use the list below to help structure your rehearsal schedules.
- Start learning the music (can be done in small chunks)
- Start basic choreography (can be done in small chunks)
- Block the song
- Try to put it all together and have the class CHECK IN (check list for check in)
- Pull apart everything and fix
- Put it all together again.
- RUN THROUGH IT ALL
- Costumes/Set
- Dress rehearsal
- PERFORM
VIDEO ASSESSMENT
So, because there will be days when I don't get a chance to see your work every day, please submit a video assessment to me at least once a week.
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING VIDEO ASSESSMENT:
1. Make a note in your calendar when you took the video, so there is a record.
2. Be sure you're video taping something to SHOW me you meeting an AIM in your rehearsal schedule.
3. Submit your video to [email protected] with the subject line: VIDEO ASSESSMENT and the name of your group.
4. Each video assessment will be added to your evidence for PLAN and COLLABORATE. Those outcomes become exceeding over TIME.
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING VIDEO ASSESSMENT:
1. Make a note in your calendar when you took the video, so there is a record.
2. Be sure you're video taping something to SHOW me you meeting an AIM in your rehearsal schedule.
3. Submit your video to [email protected] with the subject line: VIDEO ASSESSMENT and the name of your group.
4. Each video assessment will be added to your evidence for PLAN and COLLABORATE. Those outcomes become exceeding over TIME.
REHEARSAL CHECK-LIST
This is what I will use when I stop in to coach your group! I will copy and paste the check-list into the google doc your group shares with me.
Daily Life: Rehearsal Checklist
NAME:_______________________________
DIRECTORS/CHOREOGRAPHERS:
Collaborate
____Student has completed the rehearsal schedule and weekly goals
____Student works to coordinate efforts between actors and themselves
____Student takes a leadership role without being overbearing or rude
____Student is effective in leading rehearsals
Communicate
___Student openly shares goals and schedule with actors
___Student uses clear, specific language to guide performance rehearsals
___Student is prepared and ready for rehearsal so the time is used wisely
___Student understands the meaning of their work and openly shares that with their actors.
Plan
___Student achieves rehearsal goals
___Student is flexible when necessary
___Student works hard to overcome obstacles
___Student is on time for class and adheres to the rehearsal schedule
ACTORS:
Collaborate
___Student is enthusiastic and attentive to directors
___Student works closely with other actors to improve performance
___Student follows directions within reason
Communicate
___Student asks questions to clarify acting objectives/goals
___Student works hard to use vocal and physical expression to show character.
___Student is committed in rehearsals to creating a character and works with the director to communicate that to an audience.
Plan
__Student follows the rehearsal schedule and offers suggestions if needed
__Student memorizes their part in a timely manner
__Student works to overcome fears to achieve performance goals
Daily Life: Rehearsal Checklist
NAME:_______________________________
DIRECTORS/CHOREOGRAPHERS:
Collaborate
____Student has completed the rehearsal schedule and weekly goals
____Student works to coordinate efforts between actors and themselves
____Student takes a leadership role without being overbearing or rude
____Student is effective in leading rehearsals
Communicate
___Student openly shares goals and schedule with actors
___Student uses clear, specific language to guide performance rehearsals
___Student is prepared and ready for rehearsal so the time is used wisely
___Student understands the meaning of their work and openly shares that with their actors.
Plan
___Student achieves rehearsal goals
___Student is flexible when necessary
___Student works hard to overcome obstacles
___Student is on time for class and adheres to the rehearsal schedule
ACTORS:
Collaborate
___Student is enthusiastic and attentive to directors
___Student works closely with other actors to improve performance
___Student follows directions within reason
Communicate
___Student asks questions to clarify acting objectives/goals
___Student works hard to use vocal and physical expression to show character.
___Student is committed in rehearsals to creating a character and works with the director to communicate that to an audience.
Plan
__Student follows the rehearsal schedule and offers suggestions if needed
__Student memorizes their part in a timely manner
__Student works to overcome fears to achieve performance goals