What is theatre? (Definition)
Theatre is the art of writing, acting, and producing plays.
Use " ", not clappy hands, when instructed.
Happy Hands
What is the most common reason for stage fright in middle schoolers?
Fear of judgement
Why is feedback important?
It's an invaluable skill in ALL areas of life
If there is a bell ringer on the board- what should you do as soon as you walk in the room?
Go get your journal and start working on answering it.
Who is theatre for?
EVERYONE
How do you appropriately let the performers and crew that you appreciate their work?
applaud when the performance is over
What does Ms. Brown call stage fright?
Nervous Anticipation
What is Feedback?
Sharing observations and suggestions in a way that offers a clear path to improvement.
What should we call "games" ?
Exercises
What is the word for a group of people working together to accomplish something?
Ensemble
Don't speak during the performance..." " is still speaking, so do so only in an emergency.
whispering
Onstage behavior is more relaxed and natural when...?
there is focus and something to do
Why is feedback is essential in theatre?
It ensures that we are communicating effectively with our audience
What is the bathroom procedure in this room?
(4 steps)
1.Go get your card
2. bring it to me with the hole punch
3. return the pass and hole punch
4. take the pass and go
Theatre can be a meaningful way for people to express.....
Their emotions
True or false: Taking pictures during the performance can be very distracting to the actors and can cause a mishap.
TRUE
Is stage fright normal?
Duh.
What is Ms. Brown's LEAST FAVORITE form of feedback?
It was good....I liked it.
If you eat in this room...who will become your new theatre teacher?
A giant roach substitute
Who writes the play, who oversees the production, who brings a character to life?
Playwright, Director, Actor
It is the job of the " " to help the performers give their best performance possible.
audience members
Stage fright is your body preparing.....
to do something important
What are the three keys to strong feedback?
1.Use specific drama vocab / language from the rubric
2.Give clear suggestions for improvement
3.Use body / voice to encourage peers to improve
What is "Rule Number 1"??
Don't make Ms. Brown look bad.