STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Memorize their role in a short time period

 II.     Create solid physical and vocal characterization for characters from cast interaction and  script analysis

 III.    Establish line, movement, and business analysis through super-objective script analysis

 IV.     Create objective and subjective biographies of characters for use in the production

 V.      Describe the rehearsal process

 VI.     Describe the operating structure of theatre

 VII.    Perform successfully in a major stage production.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Auditions

         A.      First Call

         B.      Call Backs

 II.     Cast Meeting

         A.      Rehearsal scheduling

         B.      Ground Plot

         C.      Introductions & Relationship exercises

         D.      Integrated read through of the script with technical notes

         E.      Measuring for costumes

         F.      Head shots for makeup design

         G.      Ensemble physical and vocal improvisations

 III.    Memorization of the Role

 IV.     Blocking and Composition Rehearsals

         A.      Basic Blocking (movement and business)

         B.      Characterization Development

                 1.      Movement

                 2.      Voice

                 3.      Integration of Movement & Vocal

                 4.      The Magic If

                 5.      Play Evaluation

                 6.      Basic Acting Craft and Techniques

         C.      Basic Movement for Actors Preparing for a Role

                 1.      Relaxation

                 2.      Tension and relaxation

                 3.      Actions for three dimensions of movement

                 4.      Actions for three space-levels

                 5.      Actions for Exercises of Time in Movement

                 6.      Actions for Exercise of Directness and Movement

                 7.      Actions for the Exercise of Weight in Movement

                 8.      Actions for Exercise in Movement

         D.      Character Analysis

                 1.      Character Biography(s)

                 2.      Factors which determine character

                 3.      Characteristics

                 4.      Character`s Philosophy

                 5.      Relating the Character to the Play

                 6.      Objectives

                 7.      Over-all Characterization

                 8.      Sensory and Physical Images

 V.      Technical and Dress Rehearsals

         A.      Dry Technical Rehearsals (for actors who also serve as technicians)

         B.      Technical Rehearsals (with actors)

         C.      Dress Rehearsals (without audience)

         D.      Dress Rehearsal (with a preview audience)

 VI.     Run of Show

         A.      Put in to practice all that has been rehearsed for the public performances.

 VII.    Strike

         A.      The dismantling of all aspects of the show and cleaning up