Year 7 Drama:

Term 2 Production Booklet

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Term 2 Production

Over the next few weeks we are no longer going to be a YEAR 7 DRAMA class but PRODUCTION COMPANY!

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During the next few weeks we will develop a play and perform it to an audience. We have a lot of work to do and team-work is what is going to make this production great. So to make it great we need to PLAN, PREPARE and REHEARSE. Even though there are many of us in the one class, and not all of us want to be the ones in front of the limelight, it doesn’t mean that our roles behind the scenes are going to be small or any less important. And the most important thing is that we make sure we have FUN along the way!

Don’t forget, your reflection questions are going to be a part of your assessment; as well as, observations made by your

teacher and fellow peers, involving your efforts made during classes.

Time Line

Week 1 (15th-19th April) Welcome Back! –start to read through ideas for playsWeek2: (22nd-26th April) Roles are decided and we begin planning our course of actionWeek3: (29th April- 3rd May) The script is developed and planning of stage design and props is discussedWeek4: (6th-10th May) The actors are beginning to rehearse and BLOCKING is to beginWeek 5: (13th-17th May) Continue rehearsing playsWeek 6 (20th-24th May) Full dress rehearsals begin. All ‘kinks’ are worked out ready to perform next week.Week 7 (27th- 31st May) Final rehearsalWeek 8 (3rd-7th June) PERFORMANCE WEEK!!Week 9 (10th-14th June) Reflection/ Test

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We are going to perform the play on the: ___________

I am committed to work on this production to the best of my ability. I will use my time wisely and work effectively in class. I promise to help out fellow members of my production team in any way I can.

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Glossary of Drama Elements

TensionThe force that engages the performers and audience in the dramatic action. (How do the characters overcome the obstacles in their way?)

FocusThe frame that directs attention to what is most significant and intensifies the dramatic meaning. (What is the central event, theme or issue?)

SpaceThe personal and general space used by the actors. It focuses on the meaning of the size and shape of distances between actor and actor, actor and objects (props and sets) and actor and audience. (Does the distance between characters, objects and audience affect the play?)

CharactersTaking on a role requires performers to accept the physicality, attitudes and beliefs of the characters they are playing. Who are they?

Place & TimeWhere is the story set? Past, present, future, indoor, outdoor, time of day, etc.

SymbolThe use of objects, gestures or persons to represent meaning beyond the literal. (How can objects, gestures, persons & signs create affect the mood without being obvious?)

SituationWhat is the plot of the story? What are the characters up to?

MoodThe atmosphere created. Mood concentrates the dramatic action and moves the audience in emotionally appropriate directions.( How does the feel of the story affect the emotional response?)

Language & Movement

A style of language used, like accents, and body language can form how the character is perceived by the audience and helps tie the story together. (How do the characters speak, move & sound?)

Dramatic Meaning

ALL THE ELEMENTS OF DRAMA COMBINED CREATE DRAMATIC

MEANING

Major Roles in a Theatrical ProductionThe Director

The director is responsible for the main vision of the production. They must interpret the script and the characters relationships. They lead rehearsals and determine stage blocking. They need to communicate their needs to the various departments.

The ProducerThe Producer funds the production and designates a Director. For our purposes the Producer is usually the school or drama club.

The ActorsThe actors deliver the script, work with the director to determine relationships with the other characters, and strive to fulfil the pacing and tempo decisions of the director.

Stage ManagerThe Stage Manager is responsible for the running of the stage during production. They are required to call for the cueing of lights, sounds, sets, props, and actors during the show.

Running CrewThe Running Crew is responsible for the placement and removal of sets and props during scene changes. They follow the

direction of the Assistant Stage Manager. A Sound Technician from the Sound Crew and a Lighting Console Operator from the Light Crew follow their cues as “called” by the Stage Manager during the show.

Set DesignerThe Set Designer works in consultation with the Director and the Production Manager to articulate the primary vision of the production through the design and creation of sets. Sets can be realistic or implied; giving the audience a sense of where the action of the play is taking place.

Props CoordinatorThe Props Coordinator works in consultation with the Director and theProduction Manager to develop the necessary props for the production.

Props CrewThe Props Crew works as a team to design, create and build each of theproperties for a play based on the script and the Director’s interpretation. Props are given final approval by the Director.

Costume CoordinatorThe Costume Coordinator works in consultation with the Director and the Production Manager to

develop costuming for the actors. The creation or collection of costumes requires extensive research and knowledge of the measurements of each actor.

Makeup Coordinator

The Makeup Coordinator works in consultation with the Director and the Production Manager to develop appropriate makeup for the actors. Makeup must be inventoried and purchased within a set budget for any production.

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Production, Week 2: ReflectionsWas I productive in class today? Why/Why not?_________________________________________________

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Did I work well with my fellow production team today?_________________________________________________

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How did I contribute to the production today?_________________________________________________

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Goals I need to achieve for next week are...

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Production, Week 3: ReflectionsDid I achieve the goals I set out last week? Why/Why not?_________________________________________________

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What drama elements am I working on during the production?_________________________________________________

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What seemed to work really well today?_________________________________________________

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Goals I need to achieve for next week.

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Production, Week 4: ReflectionsHow do I feel the production is coming along?_________________________________________________

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By what we’ve achieved today; do I believe we’ll be ready in time to perform? Why/why not?_________________________________________________

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Have I used my time wisely today? Why/why not?_________________________________________________

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If I have achieved my goals; how can I help others to achieve theirs?

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Production, Week 5: ReflectionsWhat drama elements am I really starting to understand through my role in the production?_________________________________________________

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Do I feel more confident in presenting ideas to the class than I did at the beginning of the year? Give an example. _________________________________________________

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What do I need to make sure I do next week for the performance?_________________________________________________

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Have I achieved all the goals I had set out? Explain.

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Production, Week 6: Reflections

What was a highlight of the production process or

performance?

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If I were in charge of running the production team; how would I have done things?_________________________________________________

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Do I believe the production was a successful event? How did I come to this conclusion?_________________________________________________

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YOU HAVE DONE A FANTASTIC JOB AND YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOUR PRODUCTION

TEAM!