Week 1: Introduction. This week students will learn the basics of theater. Such as terms and audience etiquette. There will be a series of ice breakers and getting to know one another. A community agreement will also be written, to ensure the environment is a safe space and everyone agree to adhere to. 

 

Week 2: This week students will learn the areas of the stage. Students will learn what improvisation and the tools to give a successful scene. We will also pick out a play to read together and assign roles. 

 

Week 3:  This week students will do a table read of the chosen play. 

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Week 4: This week students will get up on stage and perform a rough run of the play. A talk back will be had afterwards, to reflect on the show. 

 

Week 5: This week students will work on scene work. They will chose a scene and duet partner to work with. 

 

Week 6: This week students will workshop in front of the class with their duet partners, and the class will give constructive criticism. 

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Week 7: This week students will look at works of Shakespeare, how to interpret the script and perform it. Students will choose a Shakespeare monologue for next week. 

 

Week 8: This week students will perform their monologue, and the audience will give constructive criticism. 

 

Week 9: This week students will learn the art of cold readings. How to interpret a script when you just receive it and how to bring it to life. 

 

Week 10: This week students will pick a scene partner and do a cold read together. Every duet will perform together in front of the class. 

 

Week 11: This week students will pick out their material for the showcase. Everyone together will create an order of show and the theme.

 

Week 12: Students will perform either a duet scene or monologue from their choosing, in a mini showcase. At the end, they will receive a certificate that shows they have successfully completed our program.