Project Description
Description:
We
will break the class into groups of 3. Each group will be responsible for
preparing one short "play" of 3-5 pages. Project is worth 300 points.
200 will be awarded to the group as a whole, and 100 will be awarded for
individual work.
Definition of Roles:
Playwright -
(One per Group) Although
entire group will work together on the development of the original script, the
playwright will have final say over the script.
Playwright is responsible for the typing, editing, and copying of the
script.
Director –
(One per Group) The
director is responsible for overseeing all aspects and scheduling of the
production, planning, and rehearsals. Decides which values and/or themes are to
be communicated in the production and how to translate them to a contemporary
audience (if necessary). Decides
which actors play which characters (casts). Blocks
character movement and helps the actors define their characters (rehearses).
Designer -
Although entire group will collaborate on set, costume, and sound design, the
designer will be have final say over all designs and be responsible for set and
costume renderings and providing and playing sound cues.
The designer is responsible for the planning and execution of the visual
look for the production.
Actor(s) -
At least two of your three group members must act in the play.
The director can act, or just direct.
If you would like to have more characters than this, you may bring in
your own additional actors. The
actors are responsible for portraying their character, as assigned by the
director, to the best of their ability. Actors
must memorize their lines and attend all rehearsals to which they are called.
Over-Arching Process:
· Develop
an original script of 3-5 pages in length (typed, 12 point font, double spaced
between character lines)
· Decide
what values and/or themes are in the script. Include
those themes in the production and communicate them through production to the
class.
· Plan
and prepare the performance. This
should include design conferences and consultation meetings, rehearsals of the
actors with the script, and a final dress rehearsal in which all the components
are brought together.
· Perform
the production in class on the given day and give a supporting design
presentation.
· Review
and critique your efforts and results. How effective were you accomplish your
objective(s)? In
what areas were you successful? In
what areas could you have improved?
Definition of Roles Within the Project
Playwright:
· Develop
and write a 3-5 page script. Script
must be typed, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, single spaced, with an extra space
before each new line.
·
Script must have at least two characters.
·
Script must use basic plot structure with solid beginning, middle, and end.
·
Script must go through at least two stages of revision.
·
Provide copies of your script for director and actors.
Documentation:
· At
final performance, you will turn in one copy of your original script, and one
copy of final revised script.
Director:
· Develops
the major themes to be portrayed in the play and the commanding image.
· Organizes
the production through planning and rehearsals.
· Casts
the scene and helps the actors develop their characters.
· Conducts
actor blocking and develops stage pictures.
Documentation:
· A
typed statement of your directorial goals including, the thematic, visual, and
character goals for the production. This
should be a minimum of 2 pages (double-spaced).
· A
journal with an entry before and after every rehearsal noting your goals, which
you wish to accomplish, the techniques used, your successes, your failures, your
new goals, and a reflection on the “process”. You
are encouraged to keep a legible hand written journal. Note:
You cannot ’fake
this’ at the last minute!!
·
A copy of the script notated with blocking.
Designers:
· Responsible
for following the commanding image of the production.
· Responsible
for the planning and execution of the visual look for the production.
· Must
attend all run-through rehearsals or other rehearsals when called.
· Helps
the other team members locate resources.
Documentation:
· Photocopies
of the designers' visual research.
· Sketches,
Renderings, or plans of the intended and realized designs.
o
At least one color rendering of a set design
o
At least one color rendering of a costume design for each character
o
A sound design of at least one song.
Could include song for beginning, song for end, underscoring, or sound effects.
Actor:
· Responsible
for portraying their cast character.
· Must
attend all rehearsals they are called to.
· Must
memorize their lines.