There are lots of ways to play emotional truth and probably every actor worth his salt has developed his (or her) own method of getting to a believable performance. One thing we have to fight against is the feeling of being embarrassed by really letting ourselves go. Even an old actor like myself faces some feelings of wanting to protect my ego when asked to cry on stage or flirt with someone or reveal personal feelings.
Drama 9/10: What emotion is most challenging for you to play? Why do you think it presents difficulties for you? When have you had to show this emotion on stage? "Emotional memory" is an acting technique actors use to channel what appears to be real emotion. The actor remembers a time when he or she experienced something close to the emotion in the scene. He tries to remember how the emotion manifested itself in him. Can you think of a time when you felt the emotion that is challenging you? How did you experience the emotion? (Sometimes anger makes you feel like you want to cry. You might have trouble expressing your thoughts clearly. You might begin to shake. You might punch a wall.) The physical feelings of anger that you actually experienced might help you play an angry character with conviction. In your scenes, two of you will have to pretend to be in love. How can you make that convincing if you have never experienced love? Make sure you answer all my questions!
Theatre Production: Choose one character from your commedia scenes. What costume will that character wear? Is there a comparable character in "Twelfth Night"? Choose one character from "Twelfth Night" (not Malvolio). What would that character wear? Think of colour and style and what the clothes say about the character. Can you find something in the prop room that would work for the character you chose?
Drama 8: Are you good at working in groups? Explain why or why not. What skills or attributes do you have that could help a group? Would you say you are a good leader? Why or why not? What makes a good leader?
Thursday 30 April 2015
Thursday 23 April 2015
One man, in his time, plays many parts
All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players.
They have their exits and their entrances
And one man in his time plays many parts.
It's Shakespeare's birthday today! So memorize your speech, grade 8's -- make sure you get it word perfect, because it doesn't sound right if you add or take away any words.
In your mimes, be specific. Notice how you actually do things and try to copy them when you do a mime.
Journal topics:
Grade 8's: What should Ms. Kosar know about you? Have you any experience in theatre? In performing? Do you have stage fright? Have you taken speech (elocution) lessons? Do you work well in groups? Do you have an interesting hobby? Whatever you would like to share is of interest to me!
Grade 9's and 10's: What is the social issue you plan to explore in your scenes? What are you going to say about it? Why is it an important issue?
Theatre Production: What props do we need for Twelfth Night? (Make a list.) Can you think of how we might acquire those props? Do you have access to anything that might help? How do you think theatre companies (who never have enough money) acquire props and costumes? As you know, we are going with a bohemian chic style for the costumes. Look in the prop room and see if you can find anything that would be suitable.
And all the men and women merely players.
They have their exits and their entrances
And one man in his time plays many parts.
It's Shakespeare's birthday today! So memorize your speech, grade 8's -- make sure you get it word perfect, because it doesn't sound right if you add or take away any words.
In your mimes, be specific. Notice how you actually do things and try to copy them when you do a mime.
Journal topics:
Grade 8's: What should Ms. Kosar know about you? Have you any experience in theatre? In performing? Do you have stage fright? Have you taken speech (elocution) lessons? Do you work well in groups? Do you have an interesting hobby? Whatever you would like to share is of interest to me!
Grade 9's and 10's: What is the social issue you plan to explore in your scenes? What are you going to say about it? Why is it an important issue?
Theatre Production: What props do we need for Twelfth Night? (Make a list.) Can you think of how we might acquire those props? Do you have access to anything that might help? How do you think theatre companies (who never have enough money) acquire props and costumes? As you know, we are going with a bohemian chic style for the costumes. Look in the prop room and see if you can find anything that would be suitable.
Thursday 9 April 2015
What did you contribute?
Wow! It has been almost a month since I made an entry in my blog! I don't think I have been away from my blog for a month since I had a blog! I have been super busy and have no moment to spare to philosophize or ramble on about pop culture or things like that. And, of course, school-wise, we haven't had a Friday together for some time.
My twelve year old son thinks homework should be illegal (after having finished several pages of BEDMAS math.) What do you think?
Journals for today:
Grade 8's: What did you contribute to your group's "creation" play? What role did you play? How did you make your performance fit the play? What else did you do? What would you do differently if you could do it again?
Grade 9/10/Theatre Production: What did you contribute to the "love" scenes? Were you happy with your contribution? Why or why not? What would you do differently if you could do it again?
I must complete report cards by April 16. Make sure you get your journals in to me before then. Grade 9's and 10's -- make sure you are ready to present your monologue before I have to submit your grades. Theatre production: I will have blank masks for you on Monday. Some of you have not completed the questions about the set design for Twelfth Night and the Swan Theatre, or the journal about Malvolio's costumes. Don't delay -- do it today!
My twelve year old son thinks homework should be illegal (after having finished several pages of BEDMAS math.) What do you think?
Journals for today:
Grade 8's: What did you contribute to your group's "creation" play? What role did you play? How did you make your performance fit the play? What else did you do? What would you do differently if you could do it again?
Grade 9/10/Theatre Production: What did you contribute to the "love" scenes? Were you happy with your contribution? Why or why not? What would you do differently if you could do it again?
I must complete report cards by April 16. Make sure you get your journals in to me before then. Grade 9's and 10's -- make sure you are ready to present your monologue before I have to submit your grades. Theatre production: I will have blank masks for you on Monday. Some of you have not completed the questions about the set design for Twelfth Night and the Swan Theatre, or the journal about Malvolio's costumes. Don't delay -- do it today!
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