• Commitment, participation, attitude 25%
• Progress and development 20%
• Assignments and showings 55%

NOTES:

Commitment, Participation, Attitude (25%)
Attendance, punctuality, curiosity, active engaged participation, commitment, willingness to explore, depth of investigation, following creative impulses, respect for peers, cooperation, leadership, willingness to take risks.

Progress & Development (20%)
Individual demonstration of understanding and progress, skill development and application.

Assignments (55%)
Reflection Papers (5%)
Voice Body Paper (5%)
Audition Guideposts Discussions (5%)
Monologue Text Assignment (10%)
Scene Text Assignment (10%)
Monologue and Scene Work (20%)

Attendance

Attendance at all sessions is mandatory and lateness is unacceptable. Any absence or lates will affect your final grade.  Five absences may result in course failure. If you are more than fifteen minutes late for class you will be marked absent. Exceptions to these penalties for valid reasons such as illness, etc., will be considered with supporting documentation (e.g., doctor’s note). If you are going to be late or absent you must notify the instructor at the number above. Keep it simple: arrive early.

Dress

Please wear comfortable clothing you can easily move in: tights, sweats, yoga pants. No jeans or skirts, dangly jewelry, or heavy scents. Please tie hair back away from the face. No shoes – we will work in bare feet or socks (unless orthopedics are required, in which case, please speak to the instructor). Dressing in layers is recommended. Bring a bottle of water.

Assignments

All assignments must be handed in on canvas before class on the due date. Handing assignments in late will result in a penalty of -10% per week. Exceptions to the lateness penalty for valid reasons such as illness, compassionate grounds, etc., will be considered by the instructor with supporting documentation (e.g., a doctor’s letter).  Students absent from a class that involves showing work may not be given the opportunity for a make-up.

Office Hours

The instructor does not keep set office hours, but is happy to meet with any students at a mutually convenient time. Please send an email to request a meeting.

Space

In these unusual times, your living space will substitute for our usual studio space. You will need a space in which you feel free to move, voice (perhaps loudly), emote, etc. This is very important. Please contact the instructor asap if you have concerns. Ideally, you will have enough space in which to walk around a bit and lie down on the floor comfortably, though accommodations can be made if this isn’t the case. During class time, please treat your living space as a studio space. Turn off cell phones or distracting notifications, refrain from eating, and do what you need to help you remain focused and engaged with the task at hand.

Theatre Area Performances

Students are strongly encouraged to attend performances put on by the Theatre Performance Area. Details will be provided and these performances may be discussed on Canvas or in class.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Resources:

• desktop computer, laptop, or tablet with built-in or compatible video camera, microphone, and speakers
• a reliable internet connection
• space in which you are able to lie down on the floor comfortably, swing your arms, and move around a bit
• space in which you are able to comfortably and freely vocalize, at times loudly and expressively