Drama
Thursday, June 11th
I can't believe this is the last Drama post of the year! I want you to know how much I enjoyed having each of you in Drama class this year, and how much I've missed you since March. I hope and pray live theatre and Drama classes are just around the corner. For now, have a great summer!!
For this last post, I found a great video by the Actors' Academy called 'how to practice your acting skills from home during the quarantine.' With theatre productions and auditions shut down all over the world, it's a great time to work on your skills! I especially like the first tip - watch great acting. The video suggests starting with Oscar nominated movies to find some very good acting. Who isn't watching a few more movies than usual these days? Settle in with some popcorn, keep a list of your favorite performances, and think about what it was about those actors that made their performances so great. Start the video at about the 3:45 mark, if you want to skip a rather lengthy introduction. Enjoy!!!
Wednesday, June 10th
I found this great video called "Actors on Acting (Advice)." It's about 10 minutes of some very well known actors that you will recognize sharing advice on the job of acting. They also talk about why they love being actors so much and what they feel their fundamental job is. You really get a sense of their passion and excitement for acting. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul_wE953yPQ
Friday, May 29th - NCA TALENT SHOW
Check out the awesome NCA virtual talent show by clicking on the link below!! I'm so excited to see all of the videos that were submitted. We have so much talent at our school!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u6s9SKoxha6PmGVCHwVlm16jCZ-mIlOB/view?usp=sharing
The show is 2 hours and 30 minutes long, so if you'd like to see a list of the performers and the order of their performances, click the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LrVCBbGrQeFM9vZCbyow64qdWQ-w_smJGubZE0LM0EE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have a chance, click on the link below for another incredible performance. It's a tribute to Frozen, the first Broadway musical to announce it won't be coming back when Broadway reopens next year. This clip is from their performance on the TONY Awards, the annual awards show that celebrates Broadway theatre.
Friday, May 15th - Mary Poppins Color Pages
Anyone finding that coloring is pretty relaxing during quarantine? I am! I am a bit obsessed with my extensive colored pencil and marker collection. I can only do so many puzzles and bake so many cookies. The links below combine coloring relaxation with one of the coolest musicals ever, Mary Poppins! I hope you color with happy thoughts while you're humming that beautiful music!
https://www.coloringpages.org/data/media/390/mary-poppins-coloring-page-0020-q1.jpg
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May 8th - Tongue Twisters
Tongue twisters are essential vocal warm ups for actors, singers, and public speakers. Before doing a monologue, a scene, reciting a speech, singing a song, or just doing an improv, they help get your voice ready to go! Actually, they're good for everyone! The idea is to say the tongue twister as clearly as you can, then as clearly and quickly as you can. Below, you'll find a list of some common tongue twisters. You've probably heard and said some of them before. After reading the list, can you create a new tongue twister? Email your new tongue twisters to me and we'll use them in class and warm ups next year. :)
Unique New York
Toy Boat
Cinnamon Aluminum
Red Leather, Yellow Leather
Three Free Throws
She sells seashells by the seashore
A noisy noise annoys an oyster
You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York
A proper cup of coffee in a proper copper coffee pot
SHAKESPEARE'S WORDS - Friday, April 24th
The famous playwright William Shakespeare INVENTED over 1,700 words! In all of his work, Shakespeare uses 17,677 words. Writers often invent words, either by creating new forms of existing words or making up new words outright, because they are unable to find the exact words they require in the existing language. Shakespeare was by far the most important individual influence on the development of the modern English that we speak today.
Look at the list below of words that Shakespeare invented, and ask yourself if you can get through a day without needing to use at least one of them? What is your favorite word on this list?
Your challenge: INVENT your own word, create a definition for it, and use it in a sentence.
Email your answers to me at tlemcio@nca.school or tlemcio@ncalive.org. Maybe your new words will catch on in our language (or at least in our Drama classes)! I'll post them next week (anonymously, of course).
Shakespeare's Words (just a few)
accommodation aerial amazement apostrophe assassination auspicious baseless bloody bump changeful control countless courtship critic critical dishearten dislocate dwindle eventful exposure frugal generous gloomy gossip hurry impartial indistinguishable invulnerable laughable lonely majestic misplaced monumental perusal premeditated puke radiance road sportive submerge suspicious torture
Hey Drama people! Ready for some Lion King nostalgia? I found this short video of the opening of the Broadway Lion King (Circle of Life). It's a 360 degree view, so it feels like you're onstage. It's pretty fun! Check out the video below. If you were in The Lion King last year (or saw it), email me some of your favorite memories!
ANNOUNCING THE 2020 NCA VIRTUAL TALENT SHOW!!
We are thrilled to announce the first ever VIRTUAL TALENT SHOW! This is your opportunity to put your hobbies, lessons, and classes to work and showcase your talents. All students, grades K-8, are invited to make a video-recording of their special talent (participation is optional). We will compile them into a grand NCA Talent Show for you all to enjoy!
Here are some details:
*All videos due by May 15th
*No longer than 3 minutes (ideally under 2)
*Make sure to include your name and grade when sending us your video.
*If you are performing a song (or maybe dancing to one), we'd love to know the title and composer.
All NCA families will receive an email soon with all the details for how and where to submit your video.
It's time to start planning your act! We can't wait to see what you come up with (singing, dancing, acting, instruments, acrobatics, juggling, comedy, bird calls...) the possibilities are ENDLESS!
If you need any assistance, or any drama or music/musical theatre materials, please reach out to me or any of your music or choir teachers by email. We're here to help you shine!!
Have fun!!
Mrs. Lemcio
Specialist Virtual Field Day - April 6th - Your Favorite Movie
Hello Middle School Drama Students,
I hope that you and your families are doing well. I miss seeing you at school, and the energy that you bring to each class! I have been finding unexpected blessings at home, like catching up on lots and lots of movies. I'm even able to watch some of my favorite Broadway musicals from home!
Speaking of movies, have you been able to watch a few lately? I would love to hear about one of your favorites. For today's Drama assignment, I have a short set of questions for you to answer about a movie you've seen recently, or maybe your all time favorite. Email your answers to tlemcio@ncalive.org or tlemcio@nca.school.
Take care and have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Lemcio
Movie Evaluation
Title:
Main Characters:
What was the plot (the storyline)?
How did the set (the buildings and scenery) add to the movie?
What was your favorite costume and why?
What was your favorite special effect, lighting effect, or sound effect? Why?
How did music add to the movie? Explain.
Who was your favorite character? Explain.
Would you recommend the movie? Why?
Tuesday, April 7th - Theatre questions to think about... Email your answers. I'd love to hear them!
Check back here next week for more activities. Also, I will update you soon about Drama Google classrooms coming your way.
Have a great week!
What character would you want to play one day? Why?
What type of production is your favorite? Musical? Drama? Comedy? Do you have a favorite play or musical?
Have you ever auditioned for something before? What do you love about auditions? What do you dislike about auditions?
Wed April 15th
Happy Wednesday Drama students! I've provided a link to a really cool theatre terms word search. It has terms used in theatre which also have common meanings in everyday life. It's a good review to keep up our theatre terms skills, and also to check out the alternate (often funny) meanings. It provides the word search, definitions, and also the answer key to the word search. Plus, word searches are really good for our brains! It's best if you have the option to print a hard copy, but also easy to just visually complete.
Enjoy!!
http://www.oktheatre.org/sites/octa/uploads/documents/Worksheets/Theatre_Terms_Word_Search.pdf