Dear Parents, Welcome to school’s name wonderful world of theatre. As we start a brand new year, I would like to take a couple of minutes to let you know what I expect and what we’re doing in Drama 2. Margaret F. Johnson
NOTEBOOK There is no textbook for this class. All assignments including analyses, corrected critiques, daily assignment sheets, and calendars as well as scripts are to be put in a notebook along with paper and pen. This notebook must be here every day and can be considered part of daily work. All the items mentioned below are included in their Course Management & Requirement booklet which is also in their notebooks.
ATTENDANCE (25% of Quarter Grade) Students must make every effort to be in class every day as this class is TOTALLY group oriented with IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES. When students are absent group work and discussion is missed which will be very difficult to makeup. Absences also affect others’ grades. Everyone in this class depends on everyone else. If students are going to miss class due to a SCHOOL ACTIVITY (science, music, athletic, or other trip), they MUST turn in assignments BEFORE they leave, and receive assignments for the next day. On their return, they’ll be ready for class, assignments done. THIS RULE IS ALSO IN EFFECT IF they are absent from school for just a portion of the day, including the period Drama 2 meets. I am here every day after school as well as lunch on Thursday. Infractions such as tardies and wearing hats can be eliminated by bringing treats to the whole class within two days of the violation. DAILY WORK (42% of Quarter Grade) Daily work is divided into two sections: written, including analyses, critiques, and creative compositions; oral, including tryouts, memorization, doing improv, etc.
PRODUCTION WORK (33% of Quarter Grade) The majority of this class will be spent creating FOUR productions. The titles and dates will depend on the class. Each student will have the opportunity to act in these shows, as well as do all the technical aspects: lighting, costumes, props, set, publicity, makeup, and directing. 1. October 18 Bits & PIECES a show written by the students 2. Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 2ND CLASS 3. Sometime in March a fun musical 4. The last week of May a children’s variety shows for several grade schools around the area
I do not accept late work, written or otherwise. Work is due when called for.
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