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Hello everyone! I hope and pray that all of you are as healthy as can be. I understand completely how trying these times can be, and how much we need to come together as a community to move ourselves forward.

Theatre as an art is a very physical and visual study; and like you, I understand the difficulties of continuing to learn from it from a distance. Regardless, I will do all I can to make sure that all of you have the platform and opportunity to freely express yourself, as we have through the duration of this school year. We will be experiencing new things in new ways, and it is times like these that we need to come together to move forward as a class.

If you have any questions, issues or concerns, please feel free to contact me at logan.white@rps205.com

How to use Google Classroom for students

Acting and Technical Theatre

Mr. Logan White

2 of 12

Monday, 3/30

Tuesday, 3/31

Wednesday, 4/1

Thursday, 4/2

Friday, 4/3

Acting 1

Prepare:

Make sure you have done the following:

  • Create a Google account if you have not already
  • Access the class via Google Classroom using class code j54puft

The Working Playwright

Introduction - You will pick from a selection of playwrights. Once you have, research and identify two facts about their life, two facts about their work, and the name of one of their plays.

Tech Theater 1

Prepare:

Make sure you have done the following:

  • Create a Google account if you have not already
  • Access the class via Google Classroom using class code w5hczhm

Intro to Set Design

Introduction/Dream Room Project

  • Create a concept and then a design of your ideal room!

All information available via Google Classroom

Tech Theater 2

Prepare:

Make sure you have done the following:

  • Create a Google account if you have not already
  • Access the class via Google Classroom using class code nosk6w7

Intro to Set Design

Introduction/Dream Room Project

  • Create a concept and then a design of your ideal room!

All information available via Google Classroom

3 of 12

Monday, 4/6

Tuesday, 4/7

Wednesday, 4/8

Thursday, 4/9

Friday, 4/10

Acting 1

The Working Playwright

Introduction - You will pick from a selection of playwrights. Once you have, research and identify two facts about their life, two facts about their work, and the name of one of their plays.

The Working Playwright

The Writing Process

  • Answer a series of questions to the best of your ability defining the writing process of a Playwright.

The Working Playwright

Develop a Writing Habit Worksheet

  • Either listen to the video provided, or read the article pertaining to writing habits.

The Working Playwright

The Mind of a Writer Worksheet

Tech Theater 1

Intro to Set Design

Introduction/Dream Room Project

  • Create a concept and then a design of your ideal room!

All information available via Google Classroom

Intro to Set Design

Different Types of Set Designs

1) Describe each type of set design.

2) Sketch a tiny representation of each type of set in the blank space.

Intro to Set Design

Set Design Pieces

1) Write a description of each piece of set design.

2) Draw a little sketch to remind you what each one looks like.

3) Illustrate how it is used on the stage.

Intro to Set Design

The Elements of Design

1) Describe each element of design.

2) Use illustrations with some of the elements to fully explain them.

3) How can a designer use each element of design in a set?

4) What mood can you create by using different elements?

5) Illustrate how you might create a certain mood with certain elements.

Tech Theater 2

Intro to Set Design

Introduction/Dream Room Project

  • Create a concept and then a design of your ideal room!

All information available via Google Classroom

Intro to Set Design

Different Types of Set Designs

1) Describe each type of set design.

2) Sketch a tiny representation of each type of set in the blank space.

Intro to Set Design

Set Design Pieces

1) Write a description of each piece of set design.

2) Draw a little sketch to remind you what each one looks like.

3) Illustrate how it is used on the stage.

Intro to Set Design

The Elements of Design

1) Describe each element of design.

2) Use illustrations with some of the elements to fully explain them.

3) How can a designer use each element of design in a set?

4) What mood can you create by using different elements?

5) Illustrate how you might create a certain mood with certain elements.

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Monday, 4/13

Tuesday, 4/14

Wednesday, 4/15

Thursday, 4/16

Friday, 4/17

Acting 1

The Working Playwright

Part Two- Production

  • Review the production aspect of being a Playwright, and reflect on the questions provided.

The Working Playwright

Playwright Problem Solving

  • Answer a series of reflection questions on how to manage conflict as a Playwright.

The Working Playwright

Part 3 - Publication

  • Review the introduction video to Publication/Publishers, and answer reflective questions on the subject.

The Working Playwright

The Publisher’s Perspective

  • Look through the information available, and reflect on the submission process through the questions provided.

The Working Playwright

Cover Letter Critique

  • Review three different examples of cover letters, and answer the questions provided.

Tech Theater 1

Intro to Set Design

Color Theory

  • Review the information provided to understand the symbolism behind each provided color.

Intro to Set Design

Pieces of Set Design

  • Review the information provided to develop a better understand of the basic set pieces used in a performance. (You will already be familiar with a handful of these)

Intro to Set Design

The Elements of Design

1) Describe each element of design.

2) Use illustrations with some of the elements to fully explain them.

3) How can a designer use each element of design in a set?

4) What mood can you create by using different elements?

5) Illustrate how you might create a certain mood with certain elements.

Intro to Set Design

Set Design License Test

  • Test your knowledge on the information reviewed over the last two weeks.
  • You ARE allowed to use notes!

Intro to Set Design

Set Design License Test

  • Extended to Friday if additional time is needed.

Tech Theater 2

Intro to Set Design

Color Theory

  • Review the information provided to understand the symbolism behind each provided color.

Intro to Set Design

Pieces of Set Design

  • Review the information provided to develop a better understand of the basic set pieces used in a performance. (You will already be familiar with a handful of these)

Intro to Set Design

The Elements of Design

1) Describe each element of design.

2) Use illustrations with some of the elements to fully explain them.

3) How can a designer use each element of design in a set?

4) What mood can you create by using different elements?

5) Illustrate how you might create a certain mood with certain elements.

Intro to Set Design

Set Design License Test

  • Test your knowledge on the information reviewed over the last two weeks.
  • You ARE allowed to use notes!

Intro to Set Design

Set Design License Test

  • Extended to Friday if additional time is needed.

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Monday, 4/20

Tuesday, 4/21

Wednesday, 4/22

Thursday, 4/23

Friday, 4/24

Acting 1

The Working Playwright

Final Project

-Create a play submission packet for a publisher.

The Working Playwright

Final Project

*Additional Time for project if needed*

Broadway Backstory Podcast

Hamilton - Part 1

  • Listen to the podcast presented, and take notes if needed.
  • I will present a set of reflective questions on the Google Classroom for you to give your best answer(s) after listening.

*Disclaimer: There is some instances of harsh language at 15:48. Please feel free to skip if necessary.*

Broadway Backstory Podcast

Hamilton - Part 2

  • Follow the same instructions as yesterday!

Broadway Backstory Podcast

Hamilton Reflection Assignment

Tech Theater 1

Elements of Design

  • Review the slides provided, and describe how you feel a person’s costume describes the character she represents.

Considerations for Costume Design

  • Review the different elements of design, and how they can be applied to improve a performance as a whole.

Concept, Character and Costume Design

  • Explore how clothing can communicate certain elements in a performance, and the responsibilities of a Costume Designer.

Concept, Character and Costume Design

*Additional time for assignment if needed*

Research

  • Students will begin researching different elements of design for a story they will eventually create.

Tech Theater 2

Elements of Design

  • Review the slides provided, and describe how you feel a person’s costume describes the character she represents.

Considerations for Costume Design

  • Review the different elements of design, and how they can be applied to improve a performance as a whole.

Concept, Character and Costume Design

  • Explore how clothing can communicate certain elements in a performance, and the responsibilities of a Costume Designer.

Concept, Character and Costume Design

  • *Additional time for assignment if needed*

Research

  • Students will begin researching different elements of design for a story they will eventually create.

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Monday, 4/27

Tuesday, 4/28

Wednesday, 4/29

Thursday, 4/30

Friday, 5/1

Acting 1

Broadway Backstory Podcast

Legally Blonde

  • Listen to the podcast presented, and take notes if needed.
  • I will present a set of reflective questions on the Google Classroom for you to give your best answer(s) after listening.

Broadway Backstory Podcast

Legally Blonde

  • Follow the same instructions as yesterday!

Broadway Backstory Podcast

Legally Blonde Reflection Assignment

Thought of the Day - Empathy

  • Examine a list of quotes from the document provided, and find one that calls out to you.
  • What does it mean to you? Do any personal experiences remind you of this quote?

Write your answers on a Word document, and submit them by email or Google Drive.

Thought of the Day Quotes

Thought of the Day - Empathy

  • Continue and finish working on what we began yesterday!

Tech Theater 1

How to draw a Figure / Work Time

  • Students will begin to draw their costume designs / utilize all the information they have gathered up until this point!

Costume Design - Work Time

  • Continuing any work or time you need for yesterday’s work!

Costume Design - Work Time

  • Continuing any work or time you need for Monday’s work!
  • Please submit your work by the end of the day today.
  • You can do so by taking a picture of your work and emailing it to me, or by sharing it with me on Google Drive!

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 1

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 2

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Tech Theater 2

How to draw a Figure / Work Time

  • Students will begin to draw their costume designs / utilize all the information they have gathered up until this point!

Costume Design - Work Time

  • Continuing any work or time you need for yesterday’s work!

Costume Design - Work Time

  • Continuing any work or time you need for Monday’s work!
  • Please submit your work by the end of the day today.
  • You can do so by taking a picture of your work and emailing it to me, or by sharing it with me on Google Drive!

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 1

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 2

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

7 of 12

Monday, 5/4

Tuesday, 5/5

Wednesday, 5/6

Thursday, 5/7

Friday, 5/8

Acting 1

Character Diary/Journal

Day 1

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a page for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 2

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a page for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 3

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a page for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 4

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a page for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

Be as creative as you can be!

Student Check-In

Simple; just let me know that you’re here! I will post within our classroom, and respond and let me know how you are doing! :)

Tech Theater 1

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 3

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with how COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 4

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with how COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 5

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with how COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 6

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with how COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Student Check-In

Simple; just let me know that you’re here! I will post within our classroom, and respond and let me know how you are doing! :)

Tech Theater 2

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 3

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with COVID-19how is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 4

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with how COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 5

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with how COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Sound Design Project - Soundtrack to your Week!

Day 6

- Each day pick a song that best describes the day in regards to how everything in the world, or in your world, with how COVID-19 is going. Expand past normal tastes in music, and find that PERFECT song to capture the day. Maybe even write a little paragraph on why that song was chosen.

Student Check-In

Simple; just let me know that you’re here! I will post within our classroom, and respond and let me know how you are doing! :)

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Monday, 5/11

Tuesday, 5/12

Wednesday, 5/13

Thursday, 5/14

Friday, 5/15

Acting 1

Sound Project

Day 1

  • Listen to one song a day that really stands out to you. What does it mean to you, or how does it speak to you? How does it make you feel?
  • Write one paragraph for each song!

This will help you to understand how to interpret a script and/or performance!

Sound Project

Day 2

  • Listen to one song a day that really stands out to you. What does it mean to you, or how does it speak to you? How does it make you feel?
  • Write one paragraph for each song!

This will help you to understand how to interpret a script and/or performance!

Sound Project

Day 3

  • Listen to one song a day that really stands out to you. What does it mean to you, or how does it speak to you? How does it make you feel?
  • Write one paragraph for each song!

This will help you to understand how to interpret a script and/or performance!

Sound Project

Day 4

  • Listen to one song a day that really stands out to you. What does it mean to you, or how does it speak to you? How does it make you feel?
  • Write one paragraph for each song!

This will help you to understand how to interpret a script and/or performance!

Sound Project

Day 5

  • Listen to one song a day that really stands out to you. What does it mean to you, or how does it speak to you? How does it make you feel?
  • Write one paragraph for each song!

This will help you to understand how to interpret a script and/or performance!

Tech Theater 1

Character Diary/Journal

Day 1

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a paragraph for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

So far this year we’ve been focusing on what the surroundings of a performance would look like...now, let’s focus on the characters themselves! Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 2

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a paragraph for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

So far this year we’ve been focusing on what the surroundings of a performance would look like...now, let’s focus on the characters themselves! Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 3

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a paragraph for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

So far this year we’ve been focusing on what the surroundings of a performance would look like...now, let’s focus on the characters themselves! Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 4

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a paragraph for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

So far this year we’ve been focusing on what the surroundings of a performance would look like...now, let’s focus on the characters themselves! Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 5

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a paragraph for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

So far this year we’ve been focusing on what the surroundings of a performance would look like...now, let’s focus on the characters themselves! Be as creative as you can be!

Tech Theater 2

Character Diary/Journal

Day 1

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a paragraph for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

So far this year we’ve been focusing on what the surroundings of a performance would look like...now, let’s focus on the characters themselves! Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 2

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a paragraph for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

So far this year we’ve been focusing on what the surroundings of a performance would look like...now, let’s focus on the characters themselves! Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 3

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a paragraph for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

So far this year we’ve been focusing on what the surroundings of a performance would look like...now, let’s focus on the characters themselves! Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 4

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a paragraph for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

So far this year we’ve been focusing on what the surroundings of a performance would look like...now, let’s focus on the characters themselves! Be as creative as you can be!

Character Diary/Journal

Day 5

Create a character that is based around yourself to any extent. Once you have done so, write a paragraph for each day of that character’s life, based around how everything is going in the world, or in your world, or with how COVID-19 is going!

So far this year we’ve been focusing on what the surroundings of a performance would look like...now, let’s focus on the characters themselves! Be as creative as you can be!

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Choose your own Drama/Tech Adventure!

05/18 to 05/22

This week, I am changing things up a bit for you guys! Rather than one assignment for each day, everyone will be able to choose an assignment from a handful of options that they can work on throughout the week. Just keep in mind that each option will also show if it is available for Tech classes and/or Acting classes, and that not all assignments will be available for a particular class.

You will find the options for this week on the next slide! :)

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Choose your own Drama/Tech Adventure!

05/18 to 05/22

Option 1: Life Imitating Art

(Tech only)

Take a virtual art museum tour, and choose 2-3 pieces of art to work with. You will then recreate these images with items/objects from home! OR, if you’ve been binging Netflix like I have, recreate 2-3 images from scenes from a movie!

Option 2: Vlog It!

(Tech/Acting)

Option 1: A day in the life of quarantine (Daily Assignment)

Option 2: COVID-19 Survival Tips

Option 3: Movement

(Acting only)

Option 1: Learn & perform a dance!

Option 2: Learn & perform musical theatre dance!

Option 3: Choreograph your own dance!

Option 4: Work together on a dance with your fellow students!

Option 4: TikTok Lyp Sync or Lip Sync Battle

(Acting Only)

Create a TikTok lip sync video, or work with another student to create a lip sync battle or to recreate a scene from a movie or famous TikTok!

Option 5: How-to / DIY / Demo Video

(Tech Only)

Make a puppet with objects from your home, or create your own prop or costume. Teach others how to do it on a how-to or demo video!

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Choose your own Drama/Tech Adventure!

05/26 to 05/29

Memes, part two!

  • Create 3 to 5 memes documenting your Coronavirus experience. Make a timeline of these memes to show your experience.

Tech

Create your own playbill!

Select a Play/Musical or even a film/tv show. You will then create a playbill from scratch in the best way you know how! :)

Acting

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Monday, 6/1

Tuesday, 6/2

Wednesday, 6/3

Thursday, 6/4

Friday, 6/5

Acting 1

Open Work Day

Make sure to finish any remaining assignments during this time!

Open Work Day

Make sure to finish any remaining assignments during this time!

Final day to submit assignments

All classwork must be submitted to me before 12PM on 06/03.

Tech Theater 1

Open Work Day

Make sure to finish any remaining assignments during this time!

Open Work Day

Make sure to finish any remaining assignments during this time!

Final day to submit assignments

All classwork must be submitted to me before 12PM on 06/03.

Tech Theater 2

Open Work Day

Make sure to finish any remaining assignments during this time!

Open Work Day

Make sure to finish any remaining assignments during this time!

Final day to submit assignments

All classwork must be submitted to me before 12PM on 06/03.

Happy Summer!!