DRMA 284/285 Syllabus
Musical Theatre
Performance I and II
Winter 2013 Little
Shop of Horrors
Instructor:
Philip Evart Lacey
E-mail:
philip_evart@yahoo.com Phone:
206-406-1657
Office
location: E121
Office Hours:
as arranged
Course Information
Course Outcomes
1. Identify
a process of analyzing a specific musical.
2. Know
a variety of warm up and rehearsal exercises.
3. Create
a character and execute a successful rehearsal process.
4. Understand
the processes that are needed to create character with words, songs, music and dance.
5. Perform
a role a number of times before an audience.
6. Identify
the connection between the words and music and the finished production of a play.
7. Work
positively with a director, musical director, choreographer, designers and other actors to responsibly and
collaboratively create a unified production.
In addition to the above, those in DRMA 285
will also:
8. Lead
warm ups, rehearsal sections and facilitate pre performance rituals.
How Outcomes will be met
All
students in the class are cast in Little
Shop of Horrors. Students will
analyze, prep, rehearse and perform a play. This class provides practical
experience in rehearsing and performing a play or musical.
Play analysis
Rehearsal
techniques
Performance
standards and practice
Theatre
Production methods and execution
Methodologies include:
- Reading play to be produced
- Researching background of play and
character
- Memorizing lines, staging (music
and choreography if a musical)
- Analyzing play for theatrical
objectives, beats, character arc
- Readying for performance
- Performance
Grading
As
this class is completely based upon your participation, attendance is
critical. Missing rehearsals will cause
your grade to be lowered.
You
must also attend all scheduled costume fittings and other meetings as
scheduled.
You
must be off book when scheduled, have your written prep work done and work both
within and outside of rehearsals.
You
will also be graded on your behavior in rehearsal and performance.
Respect
for other performers, artistic, management and technical staff is required and
will be noted.
Missing
final rehearsals or performances will cause you to fail the class.
You
are also required to attend and work the strike in order to successfully
complete this class.
Books and Materials Required
You
will be given a copy of the script and vocal book of Little Shop of Horrors.
These books are on loan to you.
You must use pencil and will erase all marks before you turn the books
in toward the end of the process. You
will also be required to do research on your own.
Classroom Learning Atmosphere
Instructor’s Expectation
CLASS
ETHICS:
-This
class requires that each student take emotional, intellectual, and physical
risks. It is imperative that students
maintain a high level of respect and support in and out of class. It is up to the student to make sure that
their physical and emotional health is maintained in and out of rehearsal and
performance.
-As
so much of this class and therefore your grade is dependent upon your work with
your fellow actors, director and designers, it is crucial that you stay on task
and on time with regards to memorization, rehearsal and in class performances.
Affirmation of Inclusion
Bellevue
College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the
campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free
from harassment and discrimination.
We
value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty,
staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and
respect. http://bellevuecollege.edu/about/goals/inclusion.asp
Division Statements
Cheating,
stealing, and plagiarizing are not only intellectually unethical but will
result in your failure of the assignment and a discussion of further
action. This action may include a
failure in the class, removal from the show and a referral to the Dean of
Students.
Information
about Bellevue Colleges copyright guidelines can be found at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/lmc/links/copyright.html
A
good resource for Plagiarism is the
Writing Lab: http://bellevuecollege.edu/writinglab/Plagiarism.html
Student Code
“Cheating,
stealing and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own
without crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior
are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College. Examples of unacceptable behavior include,
but are not limited to: talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early
without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate
behavior toward the instructor or classmates.
The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to
the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or suspension
from Bellevue College. Specific student
rights, responsibilities and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code
of Conduct, available in the office of the Vice President of Student
Services.” The Student Code, Policy
2050, in its entirety is located at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/2/2050_Student_Code.asp
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in college, please contact us as soon as possible.
If
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to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.
The
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Final Exam Schedule
The final exam for this class is embedded in your work in and around the performances and strike of Little Shop of Horrors.
Academic Calendar
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