Mrs. Ziegler

Acting Class Overview

Welcome to the wonderful world of theatre! Acting class will cover such topics as the history of theatre and its importance, theatre basics, acting basics, monologue performance, scene work, beginning characterization and analysis, accent work and improvisation as well as other areas of the theatre. Memorization and class performance are required for this class.

Advanced Acting Class Overview

Advanced acting will dive farther into the basics of acting class and dig deeper into analysis, characterization, accents, auditioning and the job of theatre, directing and play production start to finish. There is an out of school component to this class as well, as the 2nd term will be spent putting together a student directed/produced/acted one act production. Production dates will be announced before the end of 1st term. Memorization and class performance are required for this class. Acting class must be taken before advanced acting.

Grading Policy

Most of the work for class will be done in the form of projects. Active participation is required and will often serve as a grade. Active participation can look like (but is not limited to):analysis of shows and characters, basic show facts, rehearsals of material, participation in discussions, warm-ups or games. Performances or completed projects will be worth more points and therefore bigger pieces of final grades.

90-100%=A 80-89%=B 70-79%=C 60-69=D Below 59.5%=F

*Students who fall below 70% will have guardians contacted and more than likely receive EAS time.

Homework

Homework will not be regularly assigned. If class time is utilized well, all work should be able to be completed then. However, there may be times when memorization, research, analysis and such will have to be taken home to be completed. If there is a class-wide homework assignment, it will appear in Google Classroom along with its due dates. Late work will be accepted at a 50% deduction, with a "0" being given after 1 week past due date.

Supplies

-Writing Utensil

-Binder with pockets-1 inch preferred

-Scripts-as needed (I will provide them as needed, but you will need to be responsible for taking care of them and making sure they're in class with you!)

-Props or Costume pieces as needed

Class Rules/Expectations

1. Be kind and show each other grace.

2. Be respectful. Of others, their stuff and their time.

3. Let go. (insecurities, preconceived notions, all of it!)

4. Keep EVERYTHING school appropriate.

5. Have fun!

Classroom Procedures

1. Please be in your seat and ready to go when the bell rings.

2. Try to go to the bathroom between classes. Class/rehearsal time is very important and needs to be treated as such.

3. Much of our work will be done individually or in small groups. You will be expected to remain on task AT ALL TIMES.

4. Be open minded. This class is unlike any other and our games/assignments/work is too. There will be no complaining about scripts/games/etc.

5. The Black Box will be picked up before you leave each day. All props, furniture, costumes, etc will be put back as they were before anyone is allowed to leave, even if the bell has rung.

Daily Schedule

Fall Semester

1st Block (9-10:30)- PLAN

2nd Block (10:35-12:05)- Acting/Advanced Acting-Black Box

3rd Block (12:55-2:25)-Acting/Advanced Acting-Black Box

4th Block (2:30-4)- Essentials to the Arts-Room 160

Spring Semester

1st Block (9-10:30)-Acting/Advanced Acting-Black Box

2nd Block (10:35-12:05)-Acting/Advanced Acting-Black Box

3rd Block (12:55-2:25)-Acting/Advanced Acting-Black Box

4th Block (2:30-4)-PLAN

Mrs. Ziegler's Contact Info

Email: eziegler@stillwaterschools.com

Phone: (405)707-5382

Best Times to Contact: 8:30-10:30 am

4:00-4:30 pm

**Please allow a 24 hour window for my reply.