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Date

August 27, 2024 4:15PM

Name

PRODUCTION: Write Direct | 8th-12th

Description

Tuesdays 4:15-6:15 PM | Aug 27-Nov 26  | Mia Phillips | $240

Over the course of a semester, students will explore the fundamentals of playwriting, directing, and acting, culminating in the creation and performance of an original short play. The class will work on a material for a live performance for family & friends in the final class.

• The class begins with an exploration of different dramatic structures, character development, and storytelling techniques. Students learn about the elements that make a compelling script.

• Students engage in various writing exercises to stimulate creativity and develop their own unique voices. They experiment with dialogue, monologues, and scenes.
• As students’ progress, they start working on their scripts. The class emphasizes feedback sessions, where peers and the instructor provide constructive criticism to help refine and improve each script.
• Once scripts are complete, students shift their focus to directing. They learn about blocking, staging, and interpreting a script for performance.
• The class delves into various acting techniques, primarily Stanislavski, to develop a toolbox of skills to bring their characters to life. Actors collaborate to understand the motivations and nuances of their characters.
• The class enters a comprehensive rehearsal phase where students work collaboratively to bring the play to life. This includes refining dialogue, blocking, and ensuring a cohesive performance.
• The semester culminates in a public performance of the original short play.
• Such a drama class not only nurtures artistic skills but also teaches valuable life skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. It provides students with a holistic understanding of theatre, from the conception of an idea to its realization on stage.

We only accept students into these classes who have at minimum 1 full year of Process based classes at SCCT (more than 1 year is preferred).  All PRODUCTION level students need to have the same foundational knowledge so that class time can be spent honing previously acquired skills.  We will not have time to teach the terminology that should be working knowledge for a student at this level.

Before moving into a PRODUCTION level class, students should be able to: name the parts of the stage, use abbreviations for stage directions and blocking notation, be able to define basic theatrical terms, understand CROoWw, be familiar with Lessac energies and Laban qualities as well as want to be given more responsibilities/homework and be willing to repeat material weekly for rehearsal and complete reading assignments in a week. There are expectations of behavior, focus and attendance at the PRODUCTION level. Your current SCCT teacher is always the best reference for whether your child is ready to move up and you should email them regarding your child’s progression if you have questions.   

Please understand that PRODUCTION level classes are NOT appropriate for everyone--they require…

• CONSISTENT class attendance – tardiness/absenteeism will not be tolerated except in the event of contagious sickness, or another specific emergency and you must contact the teacher ASAP
• Outside of class memorization and homework assignments
• Focus, concentration in class and appropriate class behavior
• Teamwork, collaboration, and support of other students
• Commitment to planned performances
• Students are expected to bring a notebook and pencil to every class

This class runs 2 weeks longer than most other classes and families are invited to attend a LIVE performance in the final class. You are welcome to record this performance as well. Please note this date on your calendar now!

The registration link will be sent to student’s who have been recommended for Production level. If you would like your child to be considered for this class, please email, Betsy Bisson, Education Director betsy@scchildrenstheatre **BY AUGUST 16, 2024** and include

• The class you hope to enroll in – Name & Day of Week
• Your child’s name
• The classes/semesters your child has taken previously at SCCT
• Their SCCT teaching artist’s name(s)

Please understand that if you respond after July 26, you will miss the early enrollment deadline on July 30 – it will take us a few days to receive info from your former teaching artists and discuss if the requested class is appropriate to enroll in or if there might be a better choice for your child this semester.

Please select a "1" to register in the block directly above STUDENT'S INFORMATION.