R 1/15 Introduction to Drama 1304
Performances by Rachel Spencer & Matthew Burnett
Discussion: WHAT IS THEATRE?
Overview of the Course, Classroom Protocol, Deadlines and Major Projects
Assignment: PERFORM SOMETHING THAT IS ENGAGING TO WATCH.
Divide into Performance Production Groups
Assign JOURNALS

T 1/20 Small Groups
Due: Email Engaging Performance Idea to Professor Gilliam prior to class. (sgilliam@trinity.edu).
Group members discuss individual ideas; select one concept for Presentation.
Plan to rehearsal outside of class.
Class Photos.

R 1/22 Performance Presentations

T 1/27 Theatre Is . . . PASSION
Guest Artist: Sam Gilliam
Passion Workshop
Assignment: Fairy Tale Project and Specific Stories
Assignment:Passion Paper

R 1/29 Theatre Is . . . Story

T 2/3 Theatre Is . . . Action and Performance
Guest Artist: Sam Gilliam
Assignment: Monologue from Fairy Tale

R 2/5 Theatre Is . . . Environment

T 2/10 Adapting Literature for the Stage
Guest Artist: Sam Gilliam
Passion Papers Due

R 2/12 Monologue Rehearsal & Work Session

BOY GETS GIRL OPENS 2/13-15, 2/18-21

T 2/17 Monologue Rehearsal & Work Session
Assignment: Scripting, Creating and Performing a Fairy Tale Scene for an Invited Audience

R 2/19 Monologue Performances
Presentations will be video taped for evaluation and coaching.

T 2/24 Monologue Performances
Presentations will be video taped for evaluation and coaching.
Fairy Tale Production Meetings
BOY GETS GIRL papers DUE

R 2/26 Script Development and Improvisation
Assignment: MATCHBOX THEATRE Project

T 3/2 Script Development and Improvisation
MATCBOX Daily Schedules and Crew Alternatives DUE in class.

R 3/4 Public Performance & Journals Due

T 3/9 Matchbox Theatre Auditions

W 3/10 Cast Posted

R 3/11 No Class

SPRING BREAK 3/13- 3/21

M 3/22 REHEARSALS BEGIN
7pm Read-Thru in Attic Theatre

T 3/23 Read-Thru ACT ONE in Class & Production Meeting (Crew Assignments and Jobs)
Meet in design and management groups for orientation and responsibilities.

R 3/25 Read-Thru ACT TWO in Class & Production Meeting (Crew Meetings w/Plans)

T 3/30 Production Meeting
Discuss Costume, Sound, Light and Prop Ideas

R 4/1 Production Meeting

T 4/6 Act ONE Run-Thru -- All Lines Memorized
Costume Ideas due
Sound Designs are due
Preliminary Props Due

R 4/8 Act TWO Run-Thru -- All Lines Memorized
Lighting Design Ideas Due, BIOS Due.

M 4/12 Light Levels DUE, Costume Plots Due, Sound CDs, Shifting Plots Due.

T 4/13 1304 Production Meeting
Program Info Due
Technical Work Session, Set Light and Sound Levels, Costume Fittings, Tickets handprinted by CM, SM & Props Arrange Backstage - work on Props

R 4/15 Paper Tech and Shifting Rehearsal
Lighting cues written and recorded on the computer. Sound cues recorded on 2 CD, written instructions. Props laid out backstage. Shifting plot organized.

SHE LOVES ME 4/16-18, 4/21-24

T 4/20 Matchbox Tech Rehearsal Act One in Class, Act Two at 7PM.
All Costumes Due and on Costume Racks in Dressing Rooms

R 4/22 Matchbox Dress Rehearsal Act Two in Class, Act One at 7PM.

Sunday, April 25 MATCHBOX PUBLIC PERFORMANCES (2PM & 7PM)

Monday, April 26 MATCHBOX PUBLIC PERFORMANCE (6:30 & 9PM)

T 4/27 In Class Strike
She Loves Me Paper Due

R 4/29 Course Evaluation and Journals Due

No FINAL

NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.