Drama is the study of theater, the ancient tradition of telling a story to an audience through the use of the spoken word and physical movement. In this class, students will sample from the many aspects of theater, including:

  performing individually and in groups for the class and for non-class members

  writing monologues, scenes, and performance critiques

  directing other students in dramatic scenes

  learning theater history from its origins through its development and modern forms

  having FUN while gaining confidence and exercising personal creativity

The grading for Drama uses the following percentages:

Minor Assessments

20% Class participation

20% Quizzes

Major Assessments

20% Performances/projects

20% Polished drafts

20% Tests

100% TOTAL

There will be a written exam for both semesters, covering theater terms and history. The first semester exam will include all information covered in the first eighteen weeks. The second exam will be comprehensive, covering both semesters.

The final project for the class will be a one act play, performed for an audience. Watch for announcements as to when and where this will occur.

Materials needed:

  a ring-binder for notes/handouts

  a folder with bendable brads to serve as a journal

  notebook paper (about 50 sheets in the journal folder)

  pens (blue or black) for final drafts

Please visit my classroom (F104) anytime you like--just check in with the office and come enjoy the show!

 

pslusher@greenville.k12.sc.us

SCHEDULE

1st     Drama 1

2nd    Drama 2, 3, 4

3rd    Drama 1

4th    Drama 1

5th    Drama 1

6th    Planning

7th    Planning

42nd STREET
The song and dance extravaganza!
Performance dates

10 & 11 November 2011
7 PM
13 November 2011
3 PM
Mauldin High Auditorium

Tickets: $7 Individual