Classroom Procedures/Expectations
What is the first thing you need to work on as soon as you enter class?
Bell Buzzers
(In journal or a piece of paper)
Define "Props"
Objects the actor carries or holds
Tells the actor what to DO rather than what to SAY.
What does SL stand for?
Stage Left
True or False: Not memorizing lines and breaking character will get you a 100 on a scene grade.
False
Name one thing that needs to be put away during any scene performance or presentation?
Chromebooks, other work, books, etc.
Define "Blocking"
The actions or movements of an actor on stage
What is the Introduction?
The beginning of the scene or story that introduces characters, setting, etc.
Where is downstage?
The part of the stage closest to the audience.
Where should the actor always be facing when speaking, reacting, or doing something important on stage?
The Audience (aka Cheating Out!!)
Because this classroom is on the high school's intercom system, we have to dismiss class ourselves. What time does this class period end?
1st - 8:50
2nd - 9:44
4th - 11:37
8th - 3:45
Define "Pantomime"
Acting without objects (and in its truest form, without talking as well)
What is the turning point (also referred as the boiling point) of the story called?
Climax
Actor's
What is expected of you as an audience member to do at the end of every scene no matter good or bad?
What needs to be done to earn Mr. White dismissing class a couple minutes early?
Desks and chairs straightened, trash picked up off the floor, etc.
Is theatRE spelled with an RE the building or the art form?
The art form
What is an author of a play called?
Playwright
What does the symbol "X" represent in blocking?
To cross (aka to move to)
The Jr High's UIL One-Act Play got what place at the OAP competition in December?
Second!
What is the quote Mr. White always says as class dismisses on Fridays?
"Follow Your Arrow"
Theatre is _____.
Storytelling!!!
Every scene or story needs a ____ for it to become interesting and a story worth telling.
Conflict
Name one of the three shows at the High School or Jr. High you could go see for extra credit.
Godspell, Christmas in Brownsboro Fine Arts Show, or The Amazing Lemonade Girl.