May 14, 16, 17

May 14

1.  Set performance dates
2. The many voices of Meryl Streep
3.  Continue with plot development task


May 16 - Criterion C - Statement of Artistic Intention (In class writing)

Criterion C    -     Statement of Artistic Intention   in class writing (4 paragraphs)  Use subject specific language

1. What are you doing? (purpose) This paragraph includes:
- what topic you are studying this term in Drama  
- small background about Gothic novels and Gothic film
- what your task is  
- name and plotline/storyline of your play

2. Why are you doing this    (message)
 - what is the main message/theme you wish to communicate in your play
 - who is your audience and what lasting impact do you want this video to have on your audience?
 - why do you think it is important to communicate this message/theme to your "targeted" audience?

3.  How are you going to achieve this   (production and performance elements)

-  how will your group bring this play to life? (include set, props, costumes, techniques)

-  how will you bring your character to life? (include costume, props and acting techniques that you will use) 

- what challenges/problems can you anticipate? How can you overcome these difficulties? 

4.  Justify your decisions (inspiration)  
-  What inspired you? (Were you inspired by someone or something?) What made you choose this theme/topic? 
-  Document the process that you took and talk about alternative options and justify your final decisions.

May 17

Dialogue Delivery  - the words that the actor speaks

List of acting emotions for practice:

• anger
• anticipation
• anxiety
• arrogance
• embarrassment
• boredom
• confidence
• contentment
• depression
• disappointment
• digust
• ecstasy
• exhaustion
• fear
• frustration
• guilt
• happiness
• hope
• hysteria
• impatience
• jealousy
• loneliness
• love
• lovesick
• mischievous
• passion
• romance 
• shock
• shyness
• suspicion

1. Acting is so much fun.

2. Halloween is right around the corner.

3. I want to go home now.

4. Please.

5. Would you like to go shopping today?

6. What's for dinner?

7. The pencil is mine.

8. I need a haircut.

9. My homework is in my locker.

10. Are you serious?

11. He's coming back.

12.  She's changed her mind.

13. That's my friend.

14. I didn't know that.

15. Where are you going?