Transcript CLEARWATER DRAMA - Clearwater High School Drama

CLEARWATER DRAMA
drama club meeting
September 17, 2014
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WHAT IS THE
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY?
The International Thespian Society (ITS), an honorary group for middle and high school
theatre students, is a division of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA). The
mission of ITS is to honor student excellence in the theatre arts. Thespian troupes are just
a component of a school’s theatre program. ITS membership offers many valuable
benefits, services, and opportunities to students and teachers committed to a well-rounded
education. Performing Arts students perform better over-all, and the skills acquired by the
students transfer into each and every possible career and life experience. Colleges and
Universities also recognize the extra commitment made outside of important academic
classes, and look at these participants as better equipped to balance college life.
A student can become a part of ITS by earning ten ITS points.
Points are earned by participating and performing in various CHS drama events. These
can include, but are not limited to: being cast in a show, working crew for a show,
attending and/or performing in District IE or One Act Events. Performing or working
crew for the Showcase. Performing at and/or attending the Florida State Thespian
Conference. 10 hours of work generally equals 1 point.
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ARE YOU READY FOR
DISTRICTS?!
Auditions for Districts are October 14th & 15th
and Districts takes place December 4th-6th
If you are interested in auditioning for anything,
don’t be afraid to try!
Some things you can audition for are:
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MONOLOGUES
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This category must include 2 contrasting
monologues, from two different published plays.
Your time frame must not exceed 5 minutes.
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DUET ACTING
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This category include two actors.
Must be from a published play, and it would be
best to have a copy of the script.
Your time frame must not exceed 5 minutes.
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ENSEMBLE ACTING
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Can include 3 to 16 characters.
Must be from a published play and must have the
script available.
Your time frame must not exceed 8 minutes.
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PANTOMIME
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You can use from one to eight performers.
Props and theatrical make-up are not allowed!
Lip synching as well as audible noises are
prohibited by the performer.
Sound effects are allowed, but NO lyrics or
human voices in the musical accompaniment.
Time frame must not exceed 5 minutes.
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SOLO Musical
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Must be from a published musical.
The performance must have accompaniment,
either live or taped. NO VOCAL TRACKS!
Time frame must not exceed 5 minutes.
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duet musical
Must be from a published musical.
The performance must have accompaniment,
either live or taped. NO VOCAL TRACKS!
Time frame must not exceed 5 minutes.
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small group musical
May include 3 to 7 performers
The music must be from a published musical.
The performance must have accompaniment,
either live or taped. NO VOCAL TRACKS.
Time frame must not exceed 5 minutes.
Singing and dancing are allowed, rather
encouraged :)
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large group musical
May include 8 to 16 performers
The music must be from a published musical.
The performance must have accompaniment,
either live or taped. NO VOCAL TAPES.
Time frame must not exceed 6 minutes.
Similar to the small group musical,
singing and dancing are allowed.
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DON’T forget the technical
categories!
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LIST OF PLAYS FOR
TECHNICAL EVENTS
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costume design
Five character renderings are necessary.
Whether it be 5 different characters, or one
character through 5 different costume changes.
Computer assistance is acceptable.
All art work used must be original, no
collaboration.
Your presentation time must not exceed 10
minutes.
More detailed information can be found on the
website flthespian.com 14if you’re interested.
costume construction
You must fully construct a costume, from head to
toe.
Costuming budget must not exceed $100, and it
all must be your original work, no collaboration.
In addition to the costume, each student must
include a costume research collage.
Your presentation time must not exceed 10
minutes.
More detailed information can be found on the
website flthespian.com if15 you’re interested.
Make-up design
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publicity design
This category includes creating a poster design,
a ticket, a program for the show, and more!
Computer assistance is acceptable.
Your presentation must not exceed 10 minutes.
More detailed information can be found on the
website flthespian.com if you’re interested.
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Scene design
Student must design and construct a 3-D model
of the set. You also must include a floor plan.
Computer assistance is acceptable, and all
artwork must be your original work, no
collaboration.
Your presentation time must not exceed 10
minutes.
More detailed information can be found on the
website flthespian.com if you’re interested.
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student directed scenes
The student may chose any non-musical play
listed on the State play list.
The director must create a promt book including
things like: Character summaries, plot summary,
the floor plan of the scene, and more!
The time frame of your scene must not exceed 5
minutes and the whole event cannot exceed 15
minutes.
More detailed information can be found on the
website flthespian.com if you’re interested.
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playwriting
You will submit four copies of a 15 to 30 page
play, including at least 2 characters.
Your script will need to include: a title page, a
synopsis, character and text pages.
Your time frame cannot exceed 15 minutes.
More detailed information can be found on the
website flthespian.com if you’re interested.
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for auditions:
Your piece does not have to be memorized,
but well thought out, concerning material and
character.
Blocking not required.
All musical pieces must have accompaniment
and be well-rehearsed.
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You are on your way!!!
One more note about District Competition:
You can also plan to attend and observe! This is a
great way to understand the process AND earn ITS
points
Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
Visit: FLthespian.com and follow the website to
Individual events rules and critiques for even more
detailed information!
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