Performing Arts -Music & Drama
Drama and Music Department Presents "East Side Story"
I, Steven A. Reaves, the head of the Drama Department, and Keenan Foster, the head of the Music Department are producing an adaptation of the Broadway musical, "West Side Story". "West Side Story" showcases the rivalry between two gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, in New York's west side. In the midst of the rivalry, Tony, a member of the Jet's, and Maria, a sister of the leader of the Sharks, fall in love. The musical chronicles Tony's and Maria's forbidden love and the challenges they must face to stay together. We need actors/actresses, stage managers, sound and light technicians, make-up and costume artists, props person; assistant director; and more. Dates for the auditions and performances are to be determined. For the auditions, you will need to (1) sing a song; (2) present two monologues, sixty to ninety seconds apiece; (3) learn a piece of dance choreography; and (4) read for a character in the play. We have 25 male parts and 14 female parts. Mr. Foster and I are looking forward to meeting each and every one of you and to put together our first major musical theatrical production!
Drama link: https://ousd.zoom.us/j/82326269115?pwd=endPVTdNam1za1JZbkUvN0xNbW1zZz09
Drama Google Classroom Codes:
Advisory: mn4wnma
Drama/Dance:
Drama 2 u2inadq
Drama 4 xhph7xo
Drama 6 kh54tam
Course Objectives
Standard:
Creating, Performing, and Participating in Theatre (Formal, Informal, and Electronic media productions)
- Apply processes and skills in (1) acting, (2) directing, (3) designing, and (4) script writing
Students will know the following:
(1) the structure of a musical script
(2) dramatic structure
(3) the rehearsal process leading up to the performance of a musical
(4) scoring a script: beats, blocking, objectives, obstacles, vocal inflections and emotional mappings
(5) professionalism in the theater
(6) the process towards memorizing the play
Skills:
In order to prepare for the auditions for East Side Story, each student will prepare, practice, memorize and perform:
(1). Two monologues: comedic and dramatic
(2). One song
(3). A piece of dance choreography
During the auditions, each student will
(1). Thoughtfully complete the audition form
(2). Read the lines for the characters, which one is interested in playing
(3.) Read the lines for the characters chosen by the director
Vocabulary Words for the Unit (Act 1):
Literacy Skills:
Academic discussion
Reading complex texts
Writing with evidence
How To Do Your Best at the Auditions!
Take a nice headshot!
Create a resume and cover letter.
Give headshot and resume/cover letter to the director.
Sing your chosen song
Be prepared to dance!!
Be prepared to read a character's part for the director!
Listen for Callbacks!!
Week One 8/10/20-8/14/20
- Introduction and Orientation
- Explore the following sections in Google Classroom: "Videos and Scripts for West Side Story (East Side Story)".
- Choose two monologues from the "Daily Actor" website https://www.dailyactor.com/monologues-for-teens/
Vocabulary for the week:
rumble
switchblade
gangs/gang violence
police sirens
police spotlight
Auditions
Callback
The show is cast!
Read-through
Rehearsal: Blocking
Rehearsal: Choreography
Rehearsal: Singing
Rehearsal: Run-throughs
Rehearsal: Run-through of the whole show
Costume Parade
Tech Rehearsal
Dress Rehearsal
Performance
End of the Show!! Strike the set and attend the cast party!!
Time Management
Preparedness
Respect
Teamwork
