Theatre and Performance
Students will have to get involved in the production of either a theatre play at all levels (reading, acting, editing, costumes, setting…) or several extracts — the objective being for students to put on and perform a play, or several scenes — depending on circumstances.
The class should also be an opportunity for students to write their own material.
The first half of the period will be devoted to improvisation shorter, shorter modern extracts while the second half will feature longer “classical” pieces and pieces written by the participants themselves
Contents
Students will choose, study, adapt and perform a play, or several extracts — depending on the number of participants.
As things go on, students may be required to adapt, rewrite that is, some of the passages they’ll be working on.
The material ranges from classics like “Hamlet” to more modern boulevard plays and film scripts.
Working Methods
- Reading and writing- Acting and rehearsing
- Improvisation
- Video analysis (self-evaluation)
Assignment
Students are required to attend class regularly, as they will be part of a group project. Any lapse shall prove disruptive. The success of the project and the production of the play itself depend on a constant participation. Everyone is to complete their work in due time (making of costumes or stage elements, learning, rehearsing, acting…)
Evaluation
Evaluation is based on regular attendance, participation and involvement in the project.
Personal contribution in terms of interpretation and ideas.
Complying with rules and deadlines.
Quality of spoken English and acting performances (improvisation included)
