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SYLLABUS
Dramatic Arts: Advanced Acting Class
At the end of this course, you will:
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Analyzing and constructing meaning from theatrical experiences, dramatic literature, and
electronic media – in depth incorporation of all media types and how to create strong
performances. a. Examines various theories of dramatic structure from Aristotle to present b. Uses
standards of literary dramatic analysis to study theatrical production c. Constructs arguments that
relate the theme/s of a theatre production to the enhancement of the human experience
Developing scripts through improvisation and other theatrical methods a. Produces scripts based
on personal experiences, heritage, imagination, literature, and history b. Connects appropriate
form and structure to script creation c. Applies standard theatrical conventions to producing
scripts d. Critiques and uses historical, textual, and improvisational studies
Acting by developing, communicating, and sustaining roles within a variety of situations and
environments a. Examines the skills and tasks associated with acting on stage b. Explores the
development of an actor's skills and resources c. Creates characters using the tools and resources
of acting to a variety of formal and informal performances d. Analyzes and applies observation
skills for character creation
Designing and executing artistic and technical elements of theatre a. Engages in script
analysis from the perspective of technical theatre collaborators b. Plans and creates technical
elements of a theatrical production c. Collaborates with other members of a creative team to
create and execute formal and informal theatrical performances
Directing by conceptualizing, organizing, and conducting rehearsals for performance a. Examines
the structure of the rehearsal process b. Creates a prompt script with blocking notation for a 2-3
character scene c. Develops a rehearsal schedule to prepare a scene for performance d.
Collaborates on formal and information theatrical performances
Researching cultural and historical information to support artistic choices a. Explores the
relationship between research and theatrical production b. Engages in meaningful cultural and
historical research to support formal or informal theatrical performance c. Develops and executes
a presentation or lobby display that summarizes the impact of cultural and historical research on a
theatrical production
Integrating various art forms, other content areas, and life experiences to create theatre
Examining the roles of theatre as a reflection of past and present civilizations
Exploring the business of theatre
Critiquing various aspects of theatre and other media using appropriate supporting evidence
Engaging actively and appropriately as an audience member in theatre or other media experiences
NEEDS AND RESOURCES
Required Background
To successfully complete this course, you must
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Reserve the mandatory performance and rehearsal dates
Let go of your fears, and jump in with both feet
Let your creativity flow every day
Become a team/family with your class/cast mates
Always try…you can never fail in this class if you are trying
Show leadership in class and in the theater department
Required Materials
To successfully complete this course, you will need [Insert bulleted list of
required materials, including textbook name and author, technology availability,
and so on as well as easily accessible source of those materials.]
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Journal or Sketch Book
Pencil
One Costume or costume fee
One Show Fee – TBD by Booster Club
Online Resources
 http://laurabethtanner.weebly.com/
 Facebook – Forsyth Central Stage
 Twitter @tanner_teacher
 Work Phone – Text and Calling Available During School/Rehearsal Hours 404-918-4084
COURSE SCHEDULE
One Show, not including the one you will be performing in, must be attended during the year. Either:
One Show, not including the one you will be performing in, must be attended during the year. Either:
October 21 at 7:00 or 22 at 3:00 and 7:00 – One Act
November 3 and 4 at 7:00 One Act – Straight Show
January 20 and 21st at 7:00 - Theater for Young Audiences Play
February 17 and 18 at 7:00 – Theater for Young Audiences Musical
February 24 and 25 at 7:00 – Advanced Acting Student Directed One Acts/Short Plays
March 9 and 10 at 7:00 and March 11 at 3:00 and 7:00 – Shuler Show
April 28 and 29 at 7:00 – Junior Musical
You will either perform or direct a student directed one act or short play. These will be performed
on the same night both nights in a series. If interested in directing, please speak with Mrs. Tanner.
Your performance weekend is: February 24 and 25st. Your class will perform on one of those two
nights. TBA which night is yours. The week prior will be tech week with rehearsals from 4:00-6:00.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
General Rules:
* Don’t be tardy to theater class! It’s the best part of the day!
* BE KIND to one another. Critiques should always start off with a positive and end with a
positive.
* In order to create art and community, you must LOOK AWAY FROM THE PHONE. You will not
learn and grow if you are constantly on your cell phone. There will be a log that Mrs. Tanenr
notates overly abused self phone usage. Seven or more notations and a parent will be
contacted, because that is almost the equivilent of missing a week of class.
* Participate in activities. Come rehearsed and ready to create.
* Encouragement and smiling and caring is a great way to help yourself and everyone around you
grow.
Grading Policies:
Most assignments in this class are graded using a rubric. You will receive a copy of the rebric as
well as one being abailable to you in It’s Learning. Midterms and Finals will be performance
based and then have a written componant. The written component will only need to be done, IF
you HAVE to take the midtern and/or final for the class. There will be a growth measurement test
at the beginning and end of the course. The first test does not count toward your grade, while the
last test counts as a classroom activity grade. SCENE DAY gets a grade every other week. So,
Mrs. Tanner takes the BEST scene day performance between the two weeks and grades it.
Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______
Parent Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______