Download Final Project—Intro to Theatre

Final Project—Intro to Theatre
In this class, you have learned about different aspects of theatre and producing a play. It is now
time to take what you have learned and put it into practice. You will be able to choose one of three
options for your final project. Each option focuses on a different aspect of theatre: Acting,
Directing and Technical Theatre. You will be choosing a play and creating a production
portfolio which will outline specific aspects of producing your show.
ACTING FINAL PROJECT
By choosing this final project, you are someone who is most interested in perfecting their
acting technique and apply acting methods and concepts used in class to create a believable
and unique character. This final project may be done alone (as a series of 2 monologues) or
as a group (duet or ensemble scene). However, if you choose to perform a scene, realize
that the scene will be longer and each person performing will be graded individually.
 IF PERFORMING ALONE: You must choose two (2) different monologues that are at
least 2 minutes long total. The monologues may be of your own choosing, but they must
fit 2 of the following categories: one (1) dramatic monologue; one (1) comic monologue;
or one (1) Shakespearean monologue. All monologues must be approved by Mrs. Steffen
by_____________.
 IF PERFORMING A DUET ACTING OR ENSEMBLE PIECE: The scene may be from any
play of your choosing, but it must be approved by Mrs. Steffen by_____________. For a
duet scene, the cutting must be at least 5 minutes in length; for each additional actor, add
another 3 minutes to the scene.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTING PORTFOLIO
 READ THE ENTIRE PLAY!!!!
 2-3 page paper organized in the following manner and answering the following
questions (If performing monologues, then these should be two- 1page papers):
 Introduction
 What is the plot of the play?
 Who are the main characters?
 What is the setting of the play?
 What is the theme (universal message) of the play?
 Scene Analysis
 What is the setting of the scene?
 How does the scene you have chosen fit into the plot?
 Character Analysis
 What are your character’s objectives in the play? In the scene?
 What are your character’s obstacles in the play? In the scene?
 What actions does your character take to achieve their objectives in
this scene?
 What are the stakes?
 What is the outcome of each of your character’s actions in this scene?
 Conclusion
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How does your character change during the course of the play? Be
specific and use direct quotations from the play to support your
assertions.
The entire scene/monologues should be memorized OFF BOOK and ready to perform
during the scheduled exam time! YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CALL FOR LINE!
Copy of Ground Plan
CHARACTER COLLAGE: on a poster board, you will create a collage of pictures and
words that you feel best represent who your character(s) is. These should include but are
not limited to: clothing, music, faces (what you actually imagine your character looks like),
hobbies your character might have, or anything else that defines your character.
A COPY OF YOUR SCRIPT WITH BEATS MARKED AND LABELED AND
BLOCKING NOTES CLEARLY WRITTEN IN.
Costumes and sets for all monologues or scenes must be furnished by you or your group
(but see Mrs. Steffen if you need help)
 All portfolios—ground plans, papers, character collage and script with
beats—will be due on_____________. Performances of scenes or
monologues will take place beginning on_____________.
DIRECTING FINAL PROJECT
By choosing this final project, you are someone who is more interested in being in control
behind the scenes. You are someone with imagination who can work well with others and
motivate other people to support your ideas. This final project may only be completed
alone. You may choose any play you like, but the choice must be approved by Mrs. Steffen
by_____________.
REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECTING FINAL PROJECT
 READ THE ENTIRE PLAY!!!
 Production Calendar: in a five week rehearsal schedule, you will create a calendar for
auditions, rehearsals, set construction, makeup ordering, and costuming.
 Director’s Promptbook: you will create blocking notes on a script (you will have to
photocopy a scene from your play, cut it out, and paste it to notebook paper) that
designate movement on the stage for one scene of your play. You must use proper theatre
notes (X=cross; UC=up center; DR=down right, etc). If your play is not broken up into
scenes, you must block at least 4 pages of the script.
 Director’s Script Analysis: you will complete all worksheets on director’s analysis and
include them in the portfolio. These worksheets ask you to analyze Theme, Plot,
Character and Setting.
 A 2-3 page persuasive paper, analyzing the merits of the play—literary value, theatrical
value, theme—and attempt to convince a local produce that your show should be
produced.
 After your portfolio is assembled in a large 3-ring binder (with dividers),
you will be presenting your portfolio to the class. All portfolios must be
completed by_____________. Presentations will begin on
_____________. The presentation will be part of your 2nd quarter
grade; the portfolio itself will count as your exam grade. Good luck and
have fun!
TECHNICAL THEATRE FINAL PROJECT
By choosing this final project, you consider yourself a creative person who is more
interested in a specialized aspect of backstage theatre. In this final project, you will explore 3
different areas of technical theatre: set design, costume design, and lighting design. You may
choose any play you like, but the choice must be approved by Mrs. Steffen by_____________.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TECH THEATRE FINAL PROJECT
 READ THE ENTIRE PLAY!!!
 Set Design: you must create a design for your set, either a model or a sketch. It is up to
you what kind of theatre you would like to present your play in—the round, proscenium
or thrust. If you choose to create a sketch rather than a model, your sketch must be on
poster board and it must be colored.
 Costume plates: you will design costume renderings for ALL characters in your
production. You must create both male and female plates and they should be colored and
detailed.
 Props list: you must include a typed list of all props needed for your show and indicate
whether or not they are handheld props, set props (furniture, appliances, etc) or
decorative props (knickknacks, magazines, candles, etc.).
 Light/Sound Cues: you must include completed cue sheets will ALL light and sound cues
recorded on sheets; additionally, you must provide a CD of recorded sound cues (including
pre-show and bow music).
 A 2-3 page paper analyzing the theme (universal message) of the play and explaining how
that theme is echoed in/supported by your set design, costume designs and lighting and
sound designs.
 All portfolios must be completed by_____________. Presentations will
begin the same day. The presentation will be part of your 2nd quarter
grade; the portfolio itself will count as your exam grade. Good luck and
have fun!