Transcript Theatre I
Theatre II, III, APS Week 1 Theatre v Theater Auditioning Being a better actor Theater • 1. building, part of a building, or outdoor area for housing dramatic presentations, stage entertainments, or motion-picture shows. • 2.the audience at a theatrical or motionpicture performance • 3. a theatrical or acting company. • Basically think of movies or the building itself Theatre • 1. a. a building designed for the performance of plays, operas, etc • 2. a large room or hall, usually with a raised platform and tiered seats for an audience, used for lectures, film shows, etc • 4. plays regarded collectively as a form of art • 5. the theatre the world of actors, theatrical companies, etc Theater Etiquette 1 • Rules of the Class, stage during class – 1. Safety First – 2. No Cellphones, iPod, MP3 players or anything of that sort without CLEAR permission for purpose of scenes. – 3. Respect – 4. No gum – 4. Follow all school rules Theater Etiquette 2 • Etiquette of the theater – 1. No cell phones or recording devices. – 2. Keep feet on floor, not on seat in front of you and do not climb over seats. – 3. No food or drink in the theater – 4. Be respectful to the actors on the stage. Theater Etiquette 3 • Things to remember – 1. Teacher is in charge. – 2. Never say Macbeth in the theater unless you are performing the play. – 3. Don’t say good luck, say break a leg. – 4. If you’re not sure if you should do something, then check with the teacher first. If you should not do it, than don’t do it. Auditions • Cold reading – Given a side (scene) and a partner and given a few minutes to prepare. • Monologues – Prepare a solo scene, 30 seconds to 2 minutes Auditioning in HS • For the first play • Bring in a resume, if you cannot, then one will be ready to be filled in. Photos helpful. • Tuesday – 30 to 90 second monologues • Wednesday – Same as Tuesday • Thursday – Callbacks Auditioning Tips • Make sure you can be heard. • Know what you’re auditioning for, but audition for everything. Guidepost 1 Relationship • Creating a relationship is at the heart of acting. It is basic, it is essential. Guidepost 2 Conflict • What are you fighting for? • Don’t play boredom Guidepost 3 The Moment Before • What has led you to where you are right now. Guidepost 4 Humor • Humor is that attitude toward being alive without which you would long ago have jumped off a bridge. • Humor is the coin of exchange between human beings that makes it possible for us to get through the day Guidepost 5 Opposites • Often the opposite of what you think can also be true. • Opposites can cause interest. Guidepost 6 Discoveries • Every scene is filled with discoveries. Guidepost 7 Communication and Competition • If a scene fails, usually for a lack of communication. • Competition is healthy for drama and for discovery. Guidepost 8 Importance • Plays feature the most important moments. Guidepost 9 Find the Events • Find the moments in the scene that make it real. • Not always big, sometimes very subtle. Guidepost 10 Place • Discover the place you are in and the place you should be in. Guidepost 11 Game playing and role playing • It’s not a game, but it is something that needs to be played. Play it well. Guidepost 12 Mystery and Secret • What you don’t know, find out. Good monologues Opinions vary Try to convince someone to do something, or of something. If you are just telling a story it is not as strong. Make strong choices, find the character in the monologue. Cold reading • Make bold choices, even bad ones can be remembered well.