Hello and welcome to Theatre Company! This is an incredibly unique class that enables students to be involved in many aspects of modern theatre. While working together and making decisions as a “Company”, we will get to know each other’s strengths, improve upon our weaknesses, and put on some fantastic productions in the meantime.
Prerequisites:
Must be an upperclassman
Intro to Drama
Acting Study OR consistent involvement in HHS Theatre for 2 years
Daily supplies needed:
Pencil.
Pen.
Chromebook.
Academic Expectations:
This class will be structured to model a professional Repertory “Theatre Company”. After we discuss individual and group goals, the semester/school year will be spent rehearsing and performing various theatrical pieces. For the duration of this class, students will participate in many theatrical endeavors including but not limited to:
Producing and performing theatre for events including but not limited to:
Semi-monthly showcase nights
THESCON
Children’s Theatre production
Short virtual plays
Preparing AT LEAST ONE IE for THESCON in December. Everyone attending THESCON must present/participate in an IE. .
Writing and preparing student written/directed One Acts to be performed in the Spring.
Reaching various personal and group goals determined at the beginning of the semester.
All students must participate in AT LEAST TWO HHS theatre productions or events (outside of those done for/in class) for each semester they are enrolled in Theatre Company. This can include but is in no way limited to:
“Participating” constitutes AT least 5 hours of extra-curricular work on a show. Most of you will meet this requirement, no problem.
Following ONE of the shows, students must write a critical review of the performance they have attended or participated in. Ideally, this production will be performed at Heritage, but if needed, you may attend and review a production at another school or community/professional theatre.
Review is due by Friday December 1st for first semester.
Your final project is your IE performance at THESCON and a reflection to be done in class. If you cannot attend THESCON, we can discuss an alternate assignment.
Behavioral Expectations:
The Golden Rule. Do unto others. Treat your classmates and instructor with respect and kindness.
You WILL be grouped with people you may have trouble working with. Be mature and have a good attitude about it.
There is a difference between venting and gossip. One is necessary and helpful at times, while the other is destructive and helps no one. Know which you are doing!
Try everything. We are all techies and we are all performers. I want you to focus where your passion is, but you WILL learn and participate in other aspects of theatre.
Respect the space. We have a beautiful theater and we want it to stay beautiful. Pick up your messes and don’t use the shop for things other than HHS THEATRE PRODUCTIONS.
If you break something, tell me! I may not know how to fix it, but chances are I know someone who does.
Come in with a good attitude EVERY DAY.
Be a leader. You represent HHS Theatre and I expect you to behave as a good representation of our Theatre Department.
Grading:90%-100% A = Excellent 80%-89% B = Above Average 70%-79% C = Average 60%-69% D = Below Average59% or less F = Failing
Homework Policy:
The majority of work in this class will be done during school hours either synchronous or asynchronous, but any unfinished classwork, homework or projects must be turned in or completed on time. Make-Up Work Policy:
School policy - two school days allowed per each day missed without receiving late credit - excused or unexcused (Exceptions will be made by administrative permission only.)
Teacher Availability:
I believe that effective communication is important in all kinds of relationships. Please do not ever hesitate to contact me for any reason. Good news and triumphs are always welcome, as well as questions, concerns and individual challenges, especially during these crazy times!
E-mail is generally the best way to reach me. If you’d like to meet in person, please contact me first to make an appointment so I can ensure that I will be available as I am often running errands throughout the building or theatre during my office hours.
Teacher Availability:
I believe that effective communication is important in all kinds of relationships. Please do not ever hesitate to contact me for any reason. Good news and triumphs are always welcome, as well as questions, concerns and individual challenges.
E-mail is generally the best way to reach me. If you’d like to meet in person, please contact me first to make an appointment so I can ensure that I will be available as I am often running errands throughout the building or theatre during my office hours.
Let’s have a fantastic year! I can’t wait to get to know you.