Drama One Act Unit December 2013/January 2014

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Finalize Groups and Scripts Preliminary read-throughs to see role interest

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Decide parts (agree or audition) Read through

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CAST LIST DUE _______ CAST Read through Begin memorizing part(s)

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STAGE DIAGRAM DUE _______ Begin Blocking Memorizing

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Blocking Memorizing

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Discuss Costumes Blocking & Memorizing Discuss Light and Sound needs Lighting crew begin this week

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PROP LIST DUE _______ Start using props (sub if real not available) Finish blocking

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Character Work Mrs. Youngers or other group watch and critique _________ (at least one day out of three)

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Work on costume plot Mrs. Youngers or other group watch and critique _________ (at least one day out of three)

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COSTUME PLOTS DUE _______ Mrs. Youngers or other group watch and critique _________ (at least one day out of three)

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ALL PARTS MEMORIZED! _______ Discuss Makeup Rehearse Scene Work

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Discuss program design Rehearse Scene Work

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Run Through Mrs. Youngers watch and critique (at least one day) ________

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MAKEUP PLOTS DUE ______ Run Through Mrs. Youngers watch and critique (at least one day) ________

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Run Through Mrs. Youngers watch and critique (at least one day) ________

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NO SCHOOL

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Be sure to look over script and lines so you dont forget! Maybe plan a time for group to get together over break and rehears e.

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Polish scenes and attempt run through

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PROGRAM DUE _______ Dress rehearsal (all costumes, props, makeup)

Review lines! Be ready for performances next week!

6 COVER SHEET DUE _______ dRE

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Performance of __________________________ __________________________

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Performance of __________________________ __________________________

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Performance of __________________________ __________________________ NIGHT OF ONE ACTS 7 PM

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CAST PARTY! Last day of drama class (unless snow days occur before)

Dress Rehearsal ASSEMBLED PRODUCTION NOTEBOOK DUE ON PERFORMANCE DAY

One Act Play Production Notebook Explanation & Points

To be completed as a group. Please divide work appropriately and pay attention to due dates that correspond with the calendar. Dec. 4: A list of the cast members and their part(s) in the play. (2 points) Dec. 5: A scale drawing of the set(s), along with written explanation of the staging area and connection to the play. Use provided worksheets to draw in all set pieces. (5 points) Dec. 10: A complete list of all the props used in the play. (These may be already designated by the playwright, or you may have other props that you added to the play.) (5 points) Dec. 13: A drawing of each persons costume(s), along with a written explanation of costume choice, color, connection to character. All choices must be purposeful! Use provided worksheets. (5 points) Dec. 19: A drawing of each persons makeup, along with a written explanation of character vs. straight makeup, specialty makeup needed, and choice and connection to character. Use provided worksheets. (*Note that makeup may not be used in the school day performance depending on scheduling.) (5 points) Jan. 3: A program for your play that includes the following: (6 points) Date of performance Performance time Cast list a. Scenes (if needed) b. Credits/Acknowledgements (director, sound, lights, etc) c. Brief description of your play (plot synopsis) d. Title of play e. Publishing company Jan. 6: A cover sheet with a relevant visual, the title of the play, and the publishing company. (2 points) Completely Assembled Production Notebook DUE on DAY OF PERFORMANCE: ________________/ 30 points