Theatre Performance 2

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Course Details:

Grades: 10-12

Length: one semester

Prerequisites: Theatre Performance I or teacher recommendation

Course Description:

Theatre Performance II is an advanced performance-based class. Learners will be expected to perform on a much higher level, and to study challenging theatrical materials in much more depth. Learners should be aware that some colleges may not accept this performance course as an English course towards entrance requirements.

Required Activities

Reading:

Read and perform from plays such as The School for Scandal (Sheridan).
At least 3 from the list below:
- - Lysistrata (Aristophanes)
  - The Tempest (Shakespeare)
  - Tartuffe (Moliere)
  - Three Sisters (Chekhov)
  - Angels in America (Kushner)
  - A Streetcar Named Desire (Williams)
  - A Doll’s House (Ibsen)
  - The Wild Duck (Ibsen)
  - Hedda Gabler (Ibsen)
  - The Master Builder (Ibsen)
  - The Odd Couple (Simon)
  - Barefoot in the Park (Simon)
  - Pygmalion (Shaw)
  - Video/DVD: My Fair Lady (Compare to Pygmalion)
Suggested film editions:
- - Funny Girl
  - Oliver
  - West Side Story
  - Twelve Angry Men
  - Our Town
  - The Glass Menagerie
  - Sorry Wrong Number
  - Barefoot in the Park
  - The Odd Couple

Writing:

Write observations.
Write “beats” for scenes/monologues.
Informal written responses and observation exercises as they relate to pantomime, stage business, character observation exercises, settings related to improvisations, character monologues, character subtext, and prior life.
Research paper evaluating and synthesizing cultural and historical information to support artistic choices.
OPTIONAL: Maintain a drama diary (depending on the group).

Speaking and Listening:

Verbal response to presentations.
Oral presentations.
Perform scenes, monologues, experimental pieces, and children’s theatre.
Practice voice and articulation skills.
Audience notes.

See the appendix for the Suggested Supplemental Reading List.

Literature

Graduate - Level Competency:

Literature

GS.2 Learners will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and engage with a variety of complex print and non-print literary texts, both teacher and self-selected.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.2 The learner will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and engage with a variety of increasingly complex print and non-print literary texts.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Read complete plays which encompass conflict, cause-and-effect sequences, protagonists, and antagonists.
- Become familiar with all major theories of acting.
- Experiment with major styles of theatre performance.

Possible Alternate Goal(s) for the Theatre Performance II Learner:

- Explain how scientific and technological advances have impacted set, light, sound, costume design, and implementation for theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.
- Collaborate with directors to develop unified production concepts that convey the metaphorical nature of the drama for informal and formal theatre, film, television, or electronic media productions.
- Safely construct and efficiently operate technical aspects of theatre, film, television, or electronic media productions.
- Create and reliably implement production schedules, stage management plans, promotional ideas, and business and front-of-house procedures for informal and formal theatre, film, television, or electronic media productions.

Standards:

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B1-3, III.B.1-2, B.IV.1-4, B.V.1-3, B.VI.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4,II.D.1-3,III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

1.d, 3, 7.a-b

AK Digital Literacy

6-12. EL.4, 6-12. KC. 1-4, 6-12. GC.1-4

Writing

Graduate - Level Competency:

Writing

GS.3 Learners will write in a variety of modes, including analytical, narrative, explanatory, and expressive, using complex reasoning, structure, and language.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.3 The learner will write in a variety of modes (including analytical, narrative, explanatory, and expressive), and use increasingly complex reasoning, structure, and language.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

Learn to write critical analyses of theatrical writings and presentations.
Practice theatrical performance styles.
Create character analysis portfolio for each character portrayed in class.
Research and describe appropriate historical production designs, techniques, and performances from various cultures to assist in making artistic choices for informal and formal theatre, film, television, or electronic media productions.
Compare the interpretive and expressive natures of several art forms in specific culture or historical period.
Compare the unique interpretive and expressive natures and aesthetic qualities of traditional arts from various cultures and historical periods with contemporary new art forms (such as performance art).
Integrate several arts and/or media in theatre, film, television or electronic media productions.
Construct personal meanings from nontraditional dramatic performances.
Analyze, compare, and evaluate differing critiques of the same dramatic texts and performances.
Critique several dramatic works in terms of other aesthetic philosophies, such as the underlying ethos of Greek drama or French classicism with its unities of time and place,
Shakespeare and romantic forms, India classical drama, Japanese Kabuki, and others.
Analyze and evaluate critical comments about personal dramatic work, explaining which points are most appropriate to inform further development of the work.

Standards:

AKSS

W4.1-5

Cultural: CS.A.1-5 C.1-5 E.1,3-8

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.ID.3, 6-12.ID.4

AASL

I.B1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II. .1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4,.II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

4.c-d

Speaking and Listening

Graduate - Level Competencies:

Speaking

GS.4 Learners will demonstrate the ability to speak purposefully and effectively, strategically making complex decisions about content, language use, and discourse style.

Listening

GS.5 Learners will demonstrate the ability to listen critically and reflectively in a variety of settings and purpose.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.4 The learner will demonstrate the ability to speak purposefully and effectively, strategically making increasingly complex decisions about content, language use, and discourse style.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Apply techniques of dramatic interpretation and performance.
- Perform from professional scripts.
- Read plays aloud.
- Use applicable theatre terminology as appropriate to the circumstances.
- Analyze the social and aesthetic impact of underrepresented theatre and film artists.
- Analyze the relationships among cultural values, freedom of artistic expression, ethics, and artistic choices in various cultures and historical periods.
- Analyze the development of dramatic forms, production practices, and theatrical traditions across cultures and historical periods, and explain influences on contemporary theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

Standards:

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.EL.1, 6-12.DC.3

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.2-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

1.a, 6.a,c-d

AKSS

E/LA.D.1-4

Cultural: CS.A.5,7

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.5 The learner will demonstrate the ability to listen critically and thoughtfully in a variety of settings and purposes.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

Learn appropriate audience protocol.
Provide written and/or verbal feedback for any performances seen (could include media, film, YouTube, etc.).
Attend at least two live performances (if possible) during the semester.

Standards:

AKSS

SL.2, 3, E/LA.B.1-3, C.1-5, D.1-4, Cultural: CS.A.1,3, D.5, E.3-8

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.A.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c

Research

Graduate - Level Competency:

Research

GS.6 Learners will demonstrate the ability to conduct research to investigate self-selected and given topics, evaluate sources, utilize databases, and synthesize information independently and collaboratively.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.6 The learner will demonstrate the ability to conduct research to investigate topics, evaluate sources, utilize databases, and synthesize information in an increasingly complex manner.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

Create an essay, presentation, or project that incorporates research.

Standards:

AKSS

W.6, SL.5

AASL

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c

Technology

Graduate - Level Competencies:

Technological

GS.7 Learners will demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the tools of technology to gather, interpret, collaborate, and analyze information and create shareable products.

Media Literacy

GS.8 Learners will engage in independent critical thinking through accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating a complex variety of media.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.7 The learner will demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the tools of technology (including digital media and the Internet) to gather, interpret, and analyze information and create shareable products.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Understand the uses and limitations of search engines.
- Use library and professional databases with teacher guidance.
- Make choices from a limited range about technology platforms, and use the appropriate tools (e.g., an app or program) to present material.
- Select technology from a curated list to demonstrate learning and present material.

Standards:

AKSS

RI.5, 6, and 7, RL.7

SL.3 and 5 L.5

ISTE

1.d, 3, 4, 5.c, 6

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.EL.4, 6-12.KC.1-4, 6-12.ID.1-4, 6-12.CT.3, 6-12.CC.1-4

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III. .1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

Media Literacy

Graduate - Level Competency:

Media Literacy

GS.8 Learners will engage in independent critical thinking through accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating a complex variety of media.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.8 The learner will engage in critical thinking through accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating an increasingly complex variety of media. (The term “media” refers to all electronic or digital means and print or artistic visuals used to transmit messages.)

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

Write about, present on, discuss, or create his/her own media.

Standards:

AKSS

RI.5, 6, 7, RL.7 SL.3, 5 L.5

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c

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