HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Work on lines!!!!
Must be off-book COMPLETELY
by Tuesday, November 23
*Check schedule for outside of school rehearsals
6th Graders:
If you have not completely memorized Hamlet,
please make sure you do so by tomorrow,
Tuesday, November 9
Please get test grading sheets signed
and return them to school NO LATER than
Wednesday, November 10
*For every day the sheet is late, two points will
be deducted from your test
Monday, November 8, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
My apologies for the lack of posts the past two days: I was out sick.
May you all have a happy (and healthy) weekend!
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Work on lines, work on lines, work on lines!
Remember: You must be COMPLETELY off-book
by Tuesday, November 23
6th Graders:
Learn Hamlet, line #9
Have the WHOLE monologue COMPLETELY memorized
by Monday, November 8
May you all have a happy (and healthy) weekend!
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Work on lines, work on lines, work on lines!
Remember: You must be COMPLETELY off-book
by Tuesday, November 23
6th Graders:
Learn Hamlet, line #9
Have the WHOLE monologue COMPLETELY memorized
by Monday, November 8
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Continue working on...
- lines
-production jobs
Character background work due tomorrow,
Wednesday, November 3 by the end of class.
6th Graders:
Memorize Hamlet, line #8
By Thursday, November 4
Seniors:
Continue working on...
- lines
-production jobs
Character background work due tomorrow,
Wednesday, November 3 by the end of class.
6th Graders:
Memorize Hamlet, line #8
By Thursday, November 4
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Happy November 1!
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Work on lines...
Work on production jobs...
Background work due:
Wednesday, after class, November 3
6th Graders:
Begin memorizing Hamlet, line #8
Know it by Thursday, November 4
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Work on lines...
Work on production jobs...
Background work due:
Wednesday, after class, November 3
6th Graders:
Begin memorizing Hamlet, line #8
Know it by Thursday, November 4
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Last night, Mrs. Lori Hickernell and I attended the Arizona Curriculum Theatre's production of Poe 2010. Two actors performed three of Edgar Allan Poe's story-poems: Annabel Lee, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Raven. While I can't say I "loved" the show, I did very much enjoy going to see a live, edgy theatre piece in a small store-front theatre space. Having lived in the greater Phoenix area for just over two years, I haven't seen as much theatre as I would like to, and haven't yet had the opportunity to explore the smaller theatres.
While it seems like the ACT produces some edgier pieces in its own theatre space, the company also produces works that are more educationally-oriented, as is their mission:
ACT, Inc. is a non-profit traveling performance troupe bringing classical literature, arts, history, sciences, and mathematics to life in classrooms and libraries across the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
While it seems like the ACT produces some edgier pieces in its own theatre space, the company also produces works that are more educationally-oriented, as is their mission:
ACT, Inc. is a non-profit traveling performance troupe bringing classical literature, arts, history, sciences, and mathematics to life in classrooms and libraries across the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
Attending live theatre can truly be an exciting, uplifting, and inspiring experience. While the production one attends is "good," "bad," or somewhere in between is, obviously - oft times - a matter of taste and opinion, there is always something special and magical about the exchange between the actors and a "live" audience that is so different than witnessing a film, where celluloid and time build a wall between the screen actors and their spectators.
I have added the Arizona Curriculum Theatre (ACT) website link to the list below, should you have interest in checking out the company's website and/or one of their shows.
By the way: I purchased the tickets to Poe through one of the Groupon mailers I received in my email. If you aren't signed up for Groupon already, there are some really good deals on there for all kinds of things - but I have found especially good deals when it comes to entertainment.
Cheers,
Ms. Nicky Pitman
Friday, October 29, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Please work on Assignment #2,
Character/Relationship background
This assignment is to be completed by the end of class
Monday, November 1
Continue memorizing lines and
working on production jobs.
Stay to the schedule! : )
6th Graders:
Study for Test
Monday, November 1
Continue memorizing Hamlet, line 7
Spend at least 12 minutes per night
going over the line out loud. Break it down
into small parts and add on.
Due COMPLETELY by Monday, November 1
Seniors:
Please work on Assignment #2,
Character/Relationship background
This assignment is to be completed by the end of class
Monday, November 1
Continue memorizing lines and
working on production jobs.
Stay to the schedule! : )
6th Graders:
Study for Test
Monday, November 1
Continue memorizing Hamlet, line 7
Spend at least 12 minutes per night
going over the line out loud. Break it down
into small parts and add on.
Due COMPLETELY by Monday, November 1
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Continue memorizing lines and
working on production jobs.
Stay to the schedule! : )
6th Graders:
Study for Test
Monday, November 1
Continue memorizing Hamlet, line 7
Spend at least 12 minutes per night
going over the line out loud. Break it down
into small parts and add on.
Due COMPLETELY by Monday, November 1
Seniors:
Continue memorizing lines and
working on production jobs.
Stay to the schedule! : )
6th Graders:
Study for Test
Monday, November 1
Continue memorizing Hamlet, line 7
Spend at least 12 minutes per night
going over the line out loud. Break it down
into small parts and add on.
Due COMPLETELY by Monday, November 1
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Continue memorizing lines and
working on production jobs.
Stay to the schedule! : )
6th Graders:
Go over Elizabethan/Shakespeare hand-outs
For tomorrow, Thursday, October 28
Memorize Hamlet, line 7
Spend at least 12 minutes per night
going over the line out loud. Break it down
into small parts and add on.
Due COMPLETELY by Monday, November 1
Seniors:
Continue memorizing lines and
working on production jobs.
Stay to the schedule! : )
6th Graders:
Go over Elizabethan/Shakespeare hand-outs
For tomorrow, Thursday, October 28
Memorize Hamlet, line 7
Spend at least 12 minutes per night
going over the line out loud. Break it down
into small parts and add on.
Due COMPLETELY by Monday, November 1
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Continue to memorize lines
Work on production jobs
Stay on top of the schedule
6th Graders:
If you haven't already:
MEMORIZE all of Hamlet through Line 6
By TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 27
Also: go over Midsummer plot overview
for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 27
Seniors:
Continue to memorize lines
Work on production jobs
Stay on top of the schedule
6th Graders:
If you haven't already:
MEMORIZE all of Hamlet through Line 6
By TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 27
Also: go over Midsummer plot overview
for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 27
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
NOTE:
12th Grade Performance Dates are
now posted *(see box on right)
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Memorize!
*Stay consistent with schedule
Be off-book COMPLETELY by Tuesday, November 23
6th Graders:
Read (and know) A Midsummer Night's Dream plot overview
By tomorrow, Tuesday, October 26
If you have not memorized it already, memorize Hamlet, line 6
If you need help, ask a classmate to help you and/or
come work with Ms. Pitman tomorrow morning at 7:15 AM.
Due: tomorrow, Tuesday, October 26
12th Grade Performance Dates are
now posted *(see box on right)
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Memorize!
*Stay consistent with schedule
Be off-book COMPLETELY by Tuesday, November 23
6th Graders:
Read (and know) A Midsummer Night's Dream plot overview
By tomorrow, Tuesday, October 26
If you have not memorized it already, memorize Hamlet, line 6
If you need help, ask a classmate to help you and/or
come work with Ms. Pitman tomorrow morning at 7:15 AM.
Due: tomorrow, Tuesday, October 26
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Seniors:
For Monday, October 25:
~ Memorize YOUR first four lines of the script.
~ Complete Assignment #1 (see hand-out) – you may handwrite or type it.
~ Read Playwrights hand-out
~ Please remember to bring a sharpened pencil and your script binder to class on Monday (and then, of course, every day).
~ If you have not returned your Theatre History Text Book, please do so NO LATER THAN MONDAY or your parents will be charged a fee (uh, oh!).
6th Graders:
Memorize Hamlet, line #6
For Monday, October 25
~ Memorize YOUR first four lines of the script.
~ Complete Assignment #1 (see hand-out) – you may handwrite or type it.
~ Read Playwrights hand-out
~ Please remember to bring a sharpened pencil and your script binder to class on Monday (and then, of course, every day).
~ If you have not returned your Theatre History Text Book, please do so NO LATER THAN MONDAY or your parents will be charged a fee (uh, oh!).
6th Graders:
Memorize Hamlet, line #6
For Monday, October 25
Thursday, October 21, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Highlight lines
Bring binder & a pencil to class tomorrow
Friday, October 22
6th Graders:
Review/know Hamlet lines
For tomorrow, Friday, October 22
Seniors:
Highlight lines
Bring binder & a pencil to class tomorrow
Friday, October 22
6th Graders:
Review/know Hamlet lines
For tomorrow, Friday, October 22
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
HAPPY FALL BREAK! ENJOY!!!
REMINDERS
Friday, October 8: Academic Field Day/Early Release, 12:15 PM
Fall Break: Monday, October 11 - Friday, October 15
Quarterly Reports will be posted by October 15.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Monday - Wednesday
October 18-20 *NO CLASSES ON THOSE DAYS
Students will resume regular class schedules on Thursday, October 21
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Please buy a 1.5 inch binder with plastic covering as well as eight Dividers. These will be due on the Thursday (October 21) you return to school.
If you did not turn in your theatre history text book, either bring it to the Faculty House tomorrow (Friday) morning before school, or bring it in the Thursday (October 21) we return.
Text Books MUST be turned in by Friday, October 22.
6th Graders:
None!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
- Go over all of Hamlet ; know line #9 for tomorrow.
- Bring your theatre history text book to class (to turn in)
- If you have the opportunity this week, please buy a 1.5 inch binder with plastic covering as well as eight Dividers. Bring it in by this Thursday. If you don’t have the time, the binder/dividers will be due on the Thursday (October 21) you return to school. It might be easier to remember to get these items this week so you won’t have to think about them over break. This is for your section’s scripts and production materials.
6th Graders:
Go over Hamlet lines!
Read over Elizabethan hand-outs, quizzes
Be prepared for Drama Game tomorrow.
Remember: O.T.O.
Seniors:
- Go over all of Hamlet ; know line #9 for tomorrow.
- Bring your theatre history text book to class (to turn in)
- If you have the opportunity this week, please buy a 1.5 inch binder with plastic covering as well as eight Dividers. Bring it in by this Thursday. If you don’t have the time, the binder/dividers will be due on the Thursday (October 21) you return to school. It might be easier to remember to get these items this week so you won’t have to think about them over break. This is for your section’s scripts and production materials.
6th Graders:
Go over Hamlet lines!
Read over Elizabethan hand-outs, quizzes
Be prepared for Drama Game tomorrow.
Remember: O.T.O.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Go over sides for auditions
For Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6
6th Graders:
Go over Hamlet, line #5
For tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6
Go over Rules of Stage Combat as well as
your Elizabethan Insult
For tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6
Go over Hand-outs & Quizzes for Class Game
Thursday, October 7
Seniors:
Go over sides for auditions
For Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6
6th Graders:
Go over Hamlet, line #5
For tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6
Go over Rules of Stage Combat as well as
your Elizabethan Insult
For tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6
Go over Hand-outs & Quizzes for Class Game
Thursday, October 7
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
- Go over Hamlet lines, 1-8 for tomorrow.
- Go over audition sides: make clear character choices, relationship choices (how does your character feel about the other character(s)?), have clear objectives from the get go. Be prepared to commit to whatever you do in your auditions on Tuesday & Wednesday.
- If you have the opportunity this week, please buy a 1.5 inch binder with plastic covering as well as eight Dividers. Bring it in by this Thursday. If you don’t have the time, the binder/dividers will be due on the Thursday (October 21) you return to school. It might be easier to remember to get these items this week so you won’t have to think about them over break. This is for your section’s scripts and production materials.
6th Graders:
Memorize Hamlet, line 5
For Wednesday, October 6
Go over Stage Combat hand-out.
Practice Round-House punch.
For Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 5
Seniors:
- Go over Hamlet lines, 1-8 for tomorrow.
- Go over audition sides: make clear character choices, relationship choices (how does your character feel about the other character(s)?), have clear objectives from the get go. Be prepared to commit to whatever you do in your auditions on Tuesday & Wednesday.
- If you have the opportunity this week, please buy a 1.5 inch binder with plastic covering as well as eight Dividers. Bring it in by this Thursday. If you don’t have the time, the binder/dividers will be due on the Thursday (October 21) you return to school. It might be easier to remember to get these items this week so you won’t have to think about them over break. This is for your section’s scripts and production materials.
6th Graders:
Memorize Hamlet, line 5
For Wednesday, October 6
Go over Stage Combat hand-out.
Practice Round-House punch.
For Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 5
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Happy October 1! Happy Friday!
One more week left of the First Quarter...and then fall break.
REMINDERS
Friday, October 8: Academic Field Day/Early Release, 12:15 PM
Fall Break: Monday, October 11 - Friday, October 15
Quarterly Reports will be posted by October 15.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Monday - Wednesday
October 18-20 *NO CLASSES ON THOSE DAYS
Students will resume regular class schedules on Thursday, October 21
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Memorize Hamlet, line #8
6th Graders
Go over Hamlet, line #1-4
Go over Elizabethan insult
One more week left of the First Quarter...and then fall break.
REMINDERS
Friday, October 8: Academic Field Day/Early Release, 12:15 PM
Fall Break: Monday, October 11 - Friday, October 15
Quarterly Reports will be posted by October 15.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Monday - Wednesday
October 18-20 *NO CLASSES ON THOSE DAYS
Students will resume regular class schedules on Thursday, October 21
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Memorize Hamlet, line #8
6th Graders
Go over Hamlet, line #1-4
Go over Elizabethan insult
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Go over Hamlet, line 1-7
Be perfect! ; ) for tomorrow
6th Graders:
Go over Hamlet, line 1-4
Be perfect! ; ) for tomorrow
Memorize Elizabethan insult. Say it out loud -
over and over!
Seniors:
Go over Hamlet, line 1-7
Be perfect! ; ) for tomorrow
6th Graders:
Go over Hamlet, line 1-4
Be perfect! ; ) for tomorrow
Memorize Elizabethan insult. Say it out loud -
over and over!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Go over Hamlet, line 7...A LOT!
For tomorrow, Thursday, September 30
6th Graders:
Go over Hamlet, line 4...have it memorized
For tomorrow, Thursday, September 30
Read hand-out on Elizabethan Language
For tomorrow, Thursday, September 30
Seniors:
Go over Hamlet, line 7...A LOT!
For tomorrow, Thursday, September 30
6th Graders:
Go over Hamlet, line 4...have it memorized
For tomorrow, Thursday, September 30
Read hand-out on Elizabethan Language
For tomorrow, Thursday, September 30
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Oops - sorry for the late posting!
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Go over Hamlet, line #7
6th Graders:
Read new hand-out Drama in Shakespeare's England
Go over last night's hand-out, The Globe Theatre
Quiz tomorrow: Wednesday, September 29
Memorize Hamlet, line #4
For Thursday, September 30
HOMEWORK
Seniors:
Go over Hamlet, line #7
6th Graders:
Read new hand-out Drama in Shakespeare's England
Go over last night's hand-out, The Globe Theatre
Quiz tomorrow: Wednesday, September 29
Memorize Hamlet, line #4
For Thursday, September 30
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