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Acting Production (Elective)

“Thinking cannot be clear till it has had expression. We must write, or speak, or act our thoughts, or they will remain in a half torpid form. Our feelings must have expression, or they will be as clouds, which, till they descend as rain, will never bring up fruit or flower. So it is with the inward feelings; expression gives them development.” Henry Ward Beecher

Overview

Following on from the Semester 1 course, Acting Production (Semester 2) continues to build on practical drama skills and their application in creating and producing a drama show. Central to course curriculum are character development, creativity, innovation, team work, attendance, preparation and effort. As with Acting Production (Semester 1), the Semester 2 elective culminates in a live performance evening.

Aims

  • To give students experience in developing a production
  • To prepare students for VCE Drama or VCE Theatre Studies
  • To cultivate enthusiasm for performance in the students and the school community

Topics Include

  • Stanislavski Training
  • Choosing and casting the play
  • Rehearsal – Documented by journal entries and group participation
  • Performance – Preparation for maximising audience impact

Time Allocation

  • 4 periods per cycle

Prerequisites

  • Prior Drama experience in Years 8 or 9 is desirable but not essential

Requirements

  • Levy Cost

Assessment

  • In-Class Performance Tests
  • Journal
  • Professionalism
  • Final Performance

“No-one ever spoke the way this man does.” John 7:4