Topic Three

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Class Work
We will explore the following concepts Introduced in text book ALAB: 
 

• Dramatic Structure

• Units, Beats

• Tactics

• Objective

• Super Objective

• Endowment

• Moment Before

• Subtext

• Stage Directions

• Body Positions

Project Work: 
You will be assigned a Contentless Scene and a partner. You will take the concepts that we have explored and use those in the creation of the scene.

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Contentless Scenes

Assessment:
You will receive verbal, in the moment assessment from the instructor and peers.

Reading Assignment:

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By the end of the week, Friday beginning of class, please read pg 23-40 of 7 Truths.  Write a short journal entry regarding the following points:

• What does the author mean about when they say, "words being the tip of the iceberg?"  ​

• Why is it important to find a personal connection to your characters wants and needs?​

• Why is the Crucial Connection important for an actor.

• What is meant by being present for an actor?

• What is meant by the Reality of Doing? 

• Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why:

  • You must be present in the moment​.

  • You must listen with your hearts ear.

  • You must really do the things you are doing onstage.

  • Moments can be casual.

 

As a review, by the end of the week, Friday beginning of class, please read pg 35-43 ALAB. It is important that these become part of an actors vocabulary. be able to explain the following if asked:

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• Importance of Marks and Matching

• Choose one style of theater and write a short paragraph about it.

It is expected that you will share a link with your journal entry for me to review by Friday start of class. If the link is not provided you will not receive credit.

Home work over the weekend:
Review all info to date.

Home work over the weekend:
Review all info to date.