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Drama 1:2 
Fundamentals of Theatre Arts

Mr. Chuck Manthe
Theatre Arts Division, Director [email protected]
Theatre Office: 61 & Studio: 62
408-535-6300 x64361
www.mrmanthe.com

Tours & Trips
NYC TOUR - SPRING BREAK 2020
Optional and with approval. 
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As a member of this class you are eligible and invited to attend the Theatre Tour.  I must have a private meeting with your parents to get their permission as this is most likely your first year in my class.  You will need to fundraise or pay directly in order to participate.  This is a voluntary tour and will not have any impact on your grade.

Other trips during the school year might be arranged and are never mandatory nor do they impact grades. 
We’re all theatrical!
You just have to remember how to explore it. As a child you played house, cops and robbers and superheroes. In this class, you re-learn to play again and create characters that you employ in scenes and plays in class and on stage. In addition to acting, we will explore technical theatre, improvisation and many other subjects related to the theatre arts. 
What you will learn
  • Understanding of the production team and process. 
  • Acting theory and its practical application on stage. 
  • Development of ensemble building, trust, observation, self confidence, concentration and imagination/creativity. 
  • Stage movement, voice and proficient acting skills. 
  • Various forms of theatrical expression. 
  • Elements of technical theatre. 
  • Observe their environment and respond, using the elements of theatre. 
  • See formal and informal works of theatre and respond, using a vocabulary of theatre. 
  • Use processes and skills in acting, directing, designing, and scriptwriting to create formal and informal theatre productions and to perform in them. 
  • Analyze the role and development of theatre in past and present cultures throughout the world, noting diversity. 
  • Critique and derive meaning from works of theatre and theatrical artists on the basis of aesthetic qualities. 
  • Apply what is learned in theatre to other subject and life skills areas. ​

Production Attendance: 
​Mark your calendar now! You must attend, be in or crew these theatre program shows. Additionally, you must attend a production outside of our theatre department at LHS. You can attend Opening Night and any Matinee for free as long as tickets exist. Be sure to get a ticket early. Your ticket will need to be scanned in at the performance to get credit. 
Shakespeare  in  Love: September 19 - 21, 2019
Matilda the Musical: November 7 - 16, 2019
Be More Chill: March 26 - April  4, 2020
Puffs: April 30 - May 2, 2020
​One Acts: May 19 - 21, 2020 (you will be in and attend)

Requirements and Projects

Projects:
 Graded assignments will focus on the areas below.

​Performing: Monologues, Scenes, One Acts, Improvisations and anything else we put on stage. 50% of your grade.

Theatre Ethics: Caring for the theatre, the actors and all interactions. We'll learn the ethics in week one and then apply them all year. 10% of your grade.

Written: Performance Reviews, Character & Script Analysis, Simple plays 20% of your grade.

​Audience: Going to the Theatre! 20% of your grade. 
Class Requirements 
  • Attend class and fully participate daily. 
  • Complete assigned tasks by deadlines, 
  • Improve knowledge of the theatre arts as an artist. 
  • Project a positive and respectful attitude toward the class and instructor. 
  • Commit to the class and it’s outside requirements. 
  • Participate in fundraiser for the program. 
  • Attend ALL Lincoln Theatre Productions (need a scholarship, ask). 
Behavior Expectations 
  • Respect everyone and our space at all times. 
  • Enjoy what you do safely! 
  • Bad attitudes, food and drinks stay outside. 
  • Consequences: (1) Warning, (2) Sit Out, (3) Parent Contact (4) Referral 
  • Breaking School Rules: as prescribed by the student handbook, you will be punished accordingly. 
Materials 
  • You will need these items daily: 
  • pencil, drama binder, clothes that allow for movement.  No flip flops or short skirts without shorts or anything that is not allowed as printed in the Student Handbook.​​

Grade Scale & Overview

Grading: Category Expectations
The 5 Score
A grade - superior, high quality work. Completes all assignments, shows originality and initiative, does more than required, is always attentive, and contributes positively to the class.  Exceeding most and meeting all Advanced CA Standards in Theatre Arts. 
The 4 Score
B grade - positive accomplishment that is above the average. Completes most assignments, shows a desire to do better, attentive and participatory in class. Meeting  Most Advanced and Exceeding All Proficient CA Standards in Theatre Arts. 
The 3 Score
C grade - acceptable, average understanding of standards. Generally completes most assignments, shows interest in work, is usually attentive in class, completes work on time. Meeting Proficient CA Standards in Theatre Arts. 
The 2 Score
D grade - more effort is needed to meet standards of this course. Completes a minimum of assignments, not attentive in class and seldom responds in class.  Not meeting all Proficient CA Standards in Theatre Arts. 
The 1 Score
F grade - Produces unacceptable assignments or none at all. Not attentive in class and is disruptive. Meets less than half of Proficient CA Standards in Theatre Arts.
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Performing: Monolog/Scene Work: 
Throughout the year, you will be assigned performance pieces for in class study.  All performances must be memorized by the due date.  Work not memorized will not be scored higher than F. 

Theatre Ethics: 
Behavior and Ethical participation will be part of the overall grade and you will be given a score every 6 weeks. Daily Warmup and rehearsal time fall into this category and should never be taken lightly or wasted.

Written Work: 
Reviews and any other announced assignements. Legible, means typed  or entered on the class blog as needed. 

Production Attendance: Performance/Audition: 
You are required to attend ALL FIVE Lincoln Theatre productions and one approved LHS Dance or Music Production . Students in the production will get the same credit as if they attended. Financial assistant and discount shows are available for those who ask.  The One Acts are the final projects for the second semester and participation is not optional. Please plan to be here after school and in the evenings on May 19-21, 2020. This includes rehearsal, audience and performance dates. 
 
Extra Credit will be offered at the teacher’s discretion.
Late Work must be made up within 15 days of the original due date but before the last regular school day of the semester. 

    Parent Syllabus Confirmation
This class will be tailored to the people in it.  It’s doesn’t matter where you begin . . . it’s where you end up that makes all the difference. ​
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