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THEATRE II
Hello and welcome to Theatre II. Please don’t lose this handout as it has a great deal
of important information that you will need to know. Good luck, thanks for signing
up for the class, and have a great semester!
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Course Requirements
Evaluation of student work will be based upon the following and scored on a point system.
Grades will be determined using the school-wide grading scale.
 Company Job (actor, techie)
 Essays—due twice a month, you must read a play of your choice and write a
plot and thematic analysis.
 Mastery Project/Tech Hours
 Portfolio
 Participation in discussion seminar over the play which we have read. Seminar
dates will be announce ahead of time and questions will be distributed
beforehand so you can prepare your answers.
 Attendance at ALL of the theatrical performances this semester. If you cannot
make a performance, talk to Mrs. Steffen and try to make a dress rehearsal.
YOU MUST SIGN IN WITH HOUSE MANAGER AT THE START OF
THE SHOW OR REHEARSAL IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR
ATTENDING.
 Extra Credit will be available throughout the semester by attending an outside
theatrical performance and completing a review of the show.
 I expect you will keep track of all your assignments for this class in your agenda
book.
 You (and your parents) may keep track of your grade by accessing Progressbook
at any time.
 If for any reason you become a discipline problem, you will serve an after school
detention with me. After two detentions you will be removed from the class as
per your principal’s approval.
If you are tardy, your first offense will be a freebie. After that, BE ON TIME!!
FINAL EXAM OPTIONS—PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT
 THE CHOICE IS OFFERED BETWEEN MASTERY PROJECT AND TECH HOURS.
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THE DECISION MUST BE MADE AND DECLARED IN WRITING TO MRS.
STEFFEN BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH.
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THE MASTERY PROJECT MUST BE APPROVED BY MRS. STEFFEN.
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ONCE YOU HAVE DECIDED BETWEEN MASTERY PROJECT OR TECH HOURS,
YOU MAY NOT CHANGE YOUR MIND HALFWAY THROUGH THE SEMESTER.
PLEASE GIVE THIS DECISION A GREAT DEAL OF YOUR TIME AND THOUGHT.
THEATRE II
Academic Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Intro to Theatre and/or Audition/Application
Credit: ½, Repeatable
Performing Arts Elective
Theatre II is a unique course where students work together to create a repertory company which
produces performances of plays for public viewing. Members of the company include assistant
director, actors, stage managers, technical crew leaders—props, costumes, make up, set,
lighting/sound and dramaturgy/publicity. Students will be assigned roles and technical positions
based on audition or application. Students study dramaturgy and will read at least on classical piece
of dramatic literature, as well as contemporary pieces. Viewing and critiquing plays, completing a
portfolio and a Mastery Project round out the study of theatre. Mastery projects offer experience in
design concepts as students may choose a play and create detailed set and costume designs. This
course is repeatable and students will produce a different play each semester.
A student’s responsibilities in the course are dependent upon his/her main assignment. The following
is a brief description of these responsibilities.
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Actor: memorize lines, create character analysis, attend rehearsals and performances
Stage Manager: to create an ensemble who works well together, take attendance, record
blocking, organize crew leaders, notify crew leaders of changes, coordinate technical staff,
communicate light and sound cues during run of the show, supervise the clean up of all areas
of theatre after a production
Assistant Director: work closely with director on concept of the show, create/record
blocking, give line notes, run rehearsals when the director is not available
Costume Designer/Crew Leader: analyze script for costume needs, gather a crew, consult
with director to determine if costumes are rented, sewn or borrowed, create renderings for
each of the characters, create or obtain costumes in a timely manner, help actors with
dressing, quick changes, wash and repair costumes as needed, return or store costumes after
the run is over
Make-up Designer/Crew Leader: analyze script for make up needs, gather a crew, consult
with director about ordering supplies, create make-up plan for each character, create call
schedule for actor’s make up during run of show
Props Master: analyze script for property needs, gather crew, gather props needed in a timely
manner, set props before show, arrange props table, put props away after the show and store
or return props upon the completion of the production
Dramaturgy/Publicity: analyze script for possible publicity design, analyze script for
background information for the cast—historical setting, cultural mores, etc.—create posters,
signs, create and order T-shirts, write and send out press releases, arrange for ticket printing
with Mrs. Calvin, create-print-assemble programs, sell theatre-grams at all performances,
decorate showcase, find a new way to publicize show.
TEXTBOOKS USED
 Script of the play being produced
 Student and teacher selected scripts for scenes and monologues
Additional texts are used as reference…These books include but are not limited to the following:
The Stage and the School
Theatre: Art in Action
Stage Makeup
Historic Costume for the Stage
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