PERFORMANCE CLASSES

INTERMEDIATE ACTING

Theatre Arts 3-4

Course Description:
Building from foundation basics learned in Beginning Acting, Intermediate Acting includes more focused acting techniques with character development through short and long form improvisation, scene study, theatre history, continuation of tech theatre, children's theatre, classics and contemporary plays with analysis, non-contact stage combat, musical theatre choreography, and readers’ theatre. Intermediate has performance and competitions built into the curriculum.

Textbook: Theatre: Art in Action © 1999

Resources Available:
Students will have a variety of resources available to help including theatre arts textbooks, theatrical videos, and in class work. Additionally, Mrs. Lane will provide support through training and bringing in guest speakers, offering field trips, and other opportunities.

Classroom Expectations (Show your RIDER pride!):
Respect: Treat fellow students, teachers, and others with respect. THEATRE IS A COLLABORATIVE ART THAT REQUIRES TEAMWORK. Without respect, the classroom team fails. With respect, it flourishes.
Integrity: Push yourself to work hard and cooperate in groups. Put your best work forward and be proud of what you share. THEATRE IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPATION CLASS. Effort, cooperation, and participation will be rewarded. Attitude and cooperation warrants additional participation in showcases.
Diversity: We are all student-artists from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We honor equity, diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging where student voice is lifted up and celebrated.
Empowerment: Cooperation in group activities and willingness to share work. Encourage others to share. Give and receive constructive criticism for all to become better artists.

Resolve: Be present and ON TIME daily, ready to learn. Rehearsals are not effective when you are late or absent. Bring supplies to class daily: PENCILS, ERASER, pens, paper, theatre notebook, and any other materials required for each class. Wear clothing that is comfortable and in which you are able to move.

Attendance Policy:
Since the class does not meet daily, it is imperative and expected that students attend every class, every week. If students are absent, whether excused or unexcused, during any pre-planned performances or tests, students may not be able to retake or makeup the performances or tests. Teacher discretion will be used to determine any credit awarded and makeup options. See RHS attendance policy.

Homework and Grading:
Theatre does require homework! Complete and turn in all assignments on time. No late work can or will be accepted. All work is scored with a point system and/or with rubrics to be distributed in class. Assessments include daily attendance, on task rehearsal, memorization by deadlines, completion of theatre arts notebook, discussion and cooperation, in class performances, and analyses of characters and scenes. Any late work credit, if any, is at the teacher’s discretion. Bonus points can be earned for attending additional crew days or theatre performances.

*Required Event:
All students enrolled are required to participate in the event listed below outside of class in order to complete the course and the hours necessary to receive full credit.
• Acting Showcase: Family and friends are invited to the Acting Showcase to see the students perform their audition/competition pieces prior to competition. This is the only opportunity for family and friends to see the audition/competition performances.

Non-participation in required performances will result in a full letter grade drop per event missed. No exceptions. (i.e. That means if you earned an A, but miss showcase, you will receive a B. If you then miss another performance, even in class, you would receive a C.)

Additional Theatrical Opportunities (examples):
• Evening Performances (optional performance opportunities will be announced)
• Field trips (optional trips to community and/or school theatre productions)
• Participation in Drama Club/Thespians (optional club/earned membership)
• Attendance and competition at Oregon Thespian State Conference
• Other Improv Competitions are TBA: Several local organizations are all looking to hire RUCKUS for improv events during the year. Keep that in mind as you plan to attend one event or if you wish to audition to be a permanent member of the Roosevelt Rough Rider RUCKUS teams: Havoc and Brouhaha.
• You must attend school at least one half day in order to participate in any after school opportunities. No pass, no play policy applies, too.