OCTOBER 31

Today's Focus: Happy Halloween! Musical Film Appreciation - "Nightmare Before Christmas" [PG] (Upcoming Film Analysis - Translating Film to Stage)

OCTOBER 30

Today's Focus: Accent Transcription & Development

Homework:
- If you like, bring snacks to share for our Halloween Musical Appreciation TOMORROW
- The Gettysburg Address Accent Assignment is due Monday

OCTOBER 29

Today's Focus: Finished Phonetic Alphabet Symbols, Introduced Accent Assignment

Homework:
- Bring your accent packet to class from now on.

OCTOBER 28

Today's Focus: There was a substitute today due to the IB Theatre Field Trip. Study Hall/Theatre Game Day

OCTOBER 27

Today's Focus: Greek/Roman Quiz, Introduction to the Phonetic Alphabet (Vocalization)

OCTOBER 24

Today's Focus: Full Warm-Up, "Ghosts in the Graveyard" Listening/Self-Awareness Game

Reminder, Improv Troupe meets today after school from 2:30 - 3:30 in the Black Box.

Homework:
- Study for your Greek/Roman Theatre Quiz on MONDAY

OCTOBER 23

Today's Focus: Creative Writing - Your Own Greek Tragedy

Reminder, Improv Troupe meets tomorrow in the black box from 2:30 - 3:30.

OCTOBER 22

Today's Focus: Finished Greek & Roman Theatre Discussion/Lecture

Homework:
- Period 3: Greek Theatre Coloring Diagram DUE TOMORROW

OCTOBER 21

Today's Focus: Greek & Roman Theatre

Homework:
- Period 4: Greek Theatre Coloring Diagram DUE TOMORROW

OCTOBER 20

Today's Focus: Open Scene Presentations & Stage Directions Discussion, Began Greek/Roman Theatre Notes

OCTOBER 17

Today's Focus: Audience Etiquette Discussion, Stage Directions Symbols, Open Scene Assignment

Reminder, Improv Troupe will meet today after school in the Black Box from 2:30 - 3:30.

OCTOBER 16

Today's Focus: The Theatrical Space Quiz, Audience Etiquette

OCTOBER 15

Today's Focus: No class today. PSAT/Healthy Youth Survey time.

Homework:
- The Theatrical Space / Stage Space / Types of Stage Quiz TOMORROW

OCTOBER 14

Today's Focus: Period 3 - Study Hall (since we were one day ahead), Period 4 - Different Types of Stages Poster Analysis

Homework:
- The Theatrical Space Quiz is on Thursday

OCTOBER 10

Today's Focus: The Theatrical Space

Activities:
- Period 3: Black Box Tour, Different Types of Stages Poster Analysis
- Period 4: Upper Lyceum Tour

Reminder, there is a Drama Club meeting today after school in room 2502.

OCTOBER 9

Today's Focus: The Theatrical Space Stage Tour

Activities:
- Period 3: Lyceum Tour
- Period 4: Lower Lyceum Tour, Black Box Tour

OCTOBER 8

Today's Focus: Period 3 - Theatre Game Day! Period 4 - Finished Pantomime Projects

Reminder, wear closed toed shoes tomorrow for your tour of the theatre.

OCTOBER 7

Today's Focus: Continued Pantomime Project Performances

Homework:
- If you did not perform yesterday or today, be prepared to perform TOMORROW. If you do not go tomorrow due to absence or lack of preparation, you will receive a maximum half credit because your project is late.

OCTOBER 6

Today's Focus: Pantomime Project Presentations!

Reminder, if you did not present today you will present tomorrow.

OCTOBER 3

Today's Focus: There was a substitute today. Pantomime Project Rehearsal and Peer Feedback.

OCTOBER 2

Today's Focus: There was a substitute today. Pantomime Project Rehearsal.

OCTOBER 1

Today's Focus: Pantomime Project Rehearsal

Activities:
- Oo, I Feel so Good
- "It's Heavier When It's Full" Spolin Exercise
- Pantomime Project Work Time