DRAM 305 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY

COURSE NUMBER:

DRAM 305

COURSE TITLE:

Ensemble Production I

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Aaron Krogman

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3 (0-0-6)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Further opportunity for rehearsal and production of a full-length play for public performance: Students audition for production assignments in acting, stage management and assistant directing in a play or a selection of scenes. Play analysis, scene study, rehearsal, and performance skills are practiced. Attendance at selected professional theatre productions is an aspect of this course.

Prerequisite: 3 credits in Drama or consent of the instructor.

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Rehearsal and Lab Participation	30%
Dramaturgical presentation on Tartuffe	5%
Character Interview	5%
Costume Preparation/Design	5%
Play Reviews/Evaluations (x2)	10%
Production and/or Administrative Assignment/Process	10%
Achievement in Ensemble Production	30%
Post-production Reflection Paper	10%

	100%

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

DRAM 305 content will be delivered through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and group activities. Group exercises will primarily take the form of the rehearsal and performance of a full-length play for public presentation in the North Academic Wing’s lecture theatre (N102/106). Topics covered will include, but not be limited to:

Ensemble building based on shared responsibility, leadership, trust and personal risk: summed up by the word service.
Principles of play selection and audience development.
Introduction to local theatre through attendance at selected Edmonton professional theatre productions.
Exploring aspects of faith in the practice and process of theatre - on the King’s University College campus, in the Edmonton theatre community and in society as a whole.
Storytelling and structure; methods of play analysis.
Rehearsal and memorization methods, performance models and character development for the actor.
Exercises for self-awareness, “other” awareness, and the development of impulse, intention, precision, tactics, focus, range and strength in movement and voice.
Theatre etiquette/becoming a more appreciative audience for theatre.
Styles and principles of acting company management and communication.

***Attendance at two live professional theatre presentations chosen by the instructor
will be required.***

COURSE OUTLINE:

September 5 Classes begin; introductions and overview of syllabus, dramaturgy assignments.
September 7 Group exercises with Script, exploring warmup, vocal exercises, discussing faith and art.
September 12 First reading of Tartuffe, dramaturgical presentations
September 14 Begin blocking
September 19 Continue blocking
September 21 No class (conference)
September 26 Evening: Attend theatre performance in lieu of class. Shakespeare in Love, The Citadel Theatre. *review #1 due following Tuesday start of class
September 28 Continue blocking, stumble through
October 3 Character interviews, off book rehearsals begin
October 5 Cont’d
October 10 Cont’d
October 12 Cont’d
October 17 Cont’d; Run through off book
October 19 Close work
October 24 Close work
October 26 Prepared scenes presentations, close work
October 31 Close work
November 2 Close work, run through in costume
November 7 Italian run through, Notes, Closework
November 9-12 Fall Break (no class)
November 14 6-9:30pm: Technical rehearsal/Q to Q with full cast and crew
November 15 6:30pm call for 7:30pm Tech dress rehearsal and notes
November 16 2-5pm: Dress rehearsal with full cast and crew 6:30pm call for 7:30pm opening performance
November 17 2pm call for 3pm matinee performance 6:30pm call for 7:30pm performance
November 18 6:30 call for 7:30pm performance
November 19 1pm call for 2pm performance
November 21 No class
November 23 Debrief/assessment of production/process
November 28 Evening: attend professional theatre performance: previewJabberwocky at Theatre Network *review #2 due following Tuesday start of class
November 30 No class
December 5 Performance reflection paper due.
December 7 Last day, no class. 3pm: Attend stagecraft design/build presentations of Stagecraft class

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.