February 4, 6

1.  Warm up:  What are you doing? is good for warming up the brain and body, and practicing using the brain and body differently at the same time.

2.  Statement of Artistic Intent   -  Due February 6 (end of class)

Write a 1 page Statement of Artistic Intent that includes the following:

What you are going to do,
Why you are going to do it,
What you want to audience to know or learn,
How you are going to do it.

* You may use the template below to help develop your ideas.  You are NOT limited by this template. It is merely another tool for you to utilize. 

Why are you doing this piece? 

• What ideas explored throughout the unit and your individual research (including technical theatre) do you intend to further explore in developing your performance concept to a point of realization?

This term in Drama class we are studying Commedia dell'Arte.  This is important because. . . .

What message/theme do you want to convey when presenting this piece? 

• What is the main message/theme you wish to communicate in your performance?
• What lasting impact do you want your performance to have on your audience?

• Why do you think it is important to communicate this message/theme to your ‘targeted’ audience?

Talk about plot line and the message that you are sending to your audience.  Why is this message important to you audience.
 

What production elements will you use to present the piece effectively?

• How do you intend to work with the "production elements" to help communicate your ideas?

How will your group use what you learned about Commedia dell'Arte (stock characters, costumes, etc) to perform your script.

What performance elements will you include to effectively communicate your message/theme?

• How do you intend to work with the "performance elements" to help communicate your ideas?

What character will you play?  How will you (personally) develop this character.  (Think about what you will wear, etc. that will support you in developing the plotline. Think about warm-ups that we have done that will help you.)

3.  Process Journal entry.  Focus on criterion B and criterion C.