journal assignments

ADP2O/3M/4M Ms. Lindenberg
Music Theatre Journal Assignments

Please answer all the questions in a journal book or on this class blog:

Remember to put your name on your journals.
Each question is worth 10 marks.
The journal assignments represent 15% of your final grade.

Answer the following in full sentences:

JOURNAL #1

1. Every theatrical production needs to become a team of like-minded people working towards a common goal. What activities would you suggest the class do to help create unity?

2. What are the main themes in “Peter Pan”?

Due: Monday October 3, 2011

JOURNAL #2

1. Explain how personal professional and social skills* can be developed through dramatic arts and then applied in a variety of contexts (personal, social and career).

*collaborating, analyzing, empathizing, speaking, negotiating and communicating

2. Look closely at Peter Pan. How does his relationship with Wendy change over time? Does he change?

3. Describe the process of creating a character (e.g., script analysis, character analysis,
experimentation with movement and voice).

Due: Monday October 31, 2011


JOURNAL #3

1. Explain how you have contributed to this production of “Peter Pan”. How have you demonstrated the ability to take responsibility, both as an individual and as a member of a group, when working in a theatre ensemble?(e.g., make artistic decisions, give support to others);

2. Describe how movement and non-verbal communication can be used to portray
character, to define relationships among characters, and to communicate dramatic
tension.

3. Now that you have had some time to see the class project coming together, you can describe the complexity of putting together a musical. Remember to look at all areas of the production in your response such as dance, costume, makeup, advertising, programme, acting, fund-raising and promotion.

Due: Monday November 21, 2011

JOURNAL #4

1. Explain what new skills you have developed as a result of working on “Peter Pan”. Are there other skills that you would still like to explore or improve?

2. Identify and evaluate your personal artistic strengths and weaknesses.

Due: Monday December 12, 2011

September 2011 Calendar

6 school starts
12 class day trip at Pinnacle Playhouse 8 to 12:30
14 auditions
15 auditions if needed
16 cast show

19 read through Sept
23 PA Day

29 meet and greet aud. First Rehearsal 2:30 to 5:00
30 character sketch due

First Field Trip

Welcome to Peter Pan at CSS.

Our First class trip will be Monday September 12th at the Pinnacle Playhouse.

We will start at 8:30 and end at 12:30.

Then we'lll all head back to school in time for period 5.

Things you'll need to bring:

• water

• lunch or lunch money



• money for the city bus



• permission form



• comfortable, practical clothing



• a sense of humour

You will leave CSS by city bus at 8:15 AM and head directly downtown. If your parents prefer, they can drop you off at the Pinnacle Playhouse for 8:30 AM. Please indicate how you plan to get to the theatre.
Our morning will be filled with activities, fun and laughter.

Let's get going!