Thursday 28 February 2013

Heroic Tale Structure

Task assigned on Monday, February 25, 2013.  Workshopping and rehearsals to March 5, 2013.  Performances on Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7.

Scroll below to see the group work reflection questions that will help you to meet the listed course expectations as well as the rubric for your performance.


Heroic Tale Structure – Reflection                                                   Name:

Course Expectations:

C3.2 identify and apply the skills and attitudes needed to perform various tasks and responsibilities in producing drama works

B1.1 use the critical analysis process before and during drama projects to identify and assess individual and peer roles and responsibilities in producing drama works
 
1.      What are your obligations as a productive group member in producing a drama work?

2.      Indicate your assessment of each member’s contribution to your group over the past three classes periods, including your own, by writing his/her name in the appropriate column.

Criteria
1   Poor
2   Fair
3   Good
4   Excellent
Committed to group success
 
 
 
 
 
Focused on task
 
 
 
 
Listens attentively
 
 
 
 
Contributes ideas
 
 
 
 
Supports others’ contributions; tactfully suggests changes
 
 
 
 
 
Willing to change mind to build concensus
 
 
 
 
Accepts criticism
 
 
 
 

3.       What were your thoughts/feelings when you first learned who you would be working with in this group? 

4.      How have these thoughts/feelings changed over the past three days as you have worked on this task?

5.      Based on your experiences in this classroom over the past four weeks, indicate the following, with a brief explanation for your response.

a)      The person I have most enjoyed working with is

b)      The person who has most surprised me is

c)      The person whose work in a group I respect the most is

d)      The person whose stage work I respect the most is

e)      The person who has the leadership qualities I most admire is

f)       One person that I haven’t worked with very much but who I would like to work with is

g)      One person who I find it challenging to work with is



ADA 20

Workshopping/Rehearsals Checklist:  Peer and Self-Assessed/Teacher Evaluation
Course Expectations:
C3.2 identify and apply the skills and attitudes needed to perform various tasks and responsibilities in producing drama works (e.g. use active listening and cooperative problem-solving skills; practice punctuality; use tact in suggesting changes and improvements; demonstrate willingness to accept criticism and build consensus)
 
C3.3 demonstrate an understanding of theatre and audience etiquette, in both classroom and formal performance contexts (e.g., as a performer: show willingness to take direction and behave appropriately towards other actors; as a view: demonstrate respect for performers and other audience members by paying attention, not interrupting or talking, and applauding when appropriate)
 
ü  Present (in the classroom, doesn’t stray to chat with other groups, etc.)                            
ü  Punctual
ü  Focused and committed to the group (no cell phone)
ü  Listens to ideas
ü  Contributes ideas
ü  Supports others’ contributions and/or tactfully suggests changes/improvements
ü  Willing to change mind to build consensus
ü  Accepts criticism
ü  Attentive audience member (refrain from anything that would distract the performer/other audience members…cell phone, talking, etc. and show respect through applause)

Performance Rubric – Heroic Tale Structure
Course Expectations:
A2.1 select and combine the elements of drama to achieve a variety of purposes in ensemble presentations
A3.3 use a variety of technological tools (e.g., light, sound, set design, props, models) to enhance the impact of drama works
 
Criteria
Level 4
Level 3
Work on to reach Level 3
Heroic Tale Structure (Group)
Thinking/Inquiry
 
 
Highly effective use of heroic tale structure to create an entertaining and/or thought-provoking  original work
Effective use of Heroic Tale Structure Template to construct a plot and characters for an enjoyable theatrical experience
 
 
Use of dramatic elements (Group)  Application
Tableau; mime; music; asides; captions; soliloquys; props; costumes; shadow screen; sound effects; choral work; special lighting effects; black boxes; voice-over; narration;
 
The performance is enhanced and invigorated through the artistic application of a variety of dramatic elements to achieve specific purposes in plot development, characterization, establishment of mood, atmosphere, setting, etc.
 
A variety of dramatic elements are applied for specific purposes in plot development, characterization, establishment of mood, atmosphere, setting, etc.
 
Acting:  Characterization (Ind.)
Application
An authentic character comes to life on stage
The actor establishes and maintains a consistent character in action and reaction through physicality and vocalization
 
 
 
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