| THEATRE 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
INSTRUCTOR: KAREN DODGE
"The source of acting is imagination and the key to its problems is truth,
truth in the circumstances of the play." -Konstantin Stanislavski
"Creating and interpreting means total involvement, the totality of the heart,
mind, and spirit." -Stella Adler
OBJECTIVE: Through a series of acting exercises, performance, and analysis,
the Theatre 3 student will develop a deeper understanding of his/her art form.
This class is a performance class. It has been designed to give advanced
students an opportunity to practice their craft, by using the skills learned
in Theatre 1 and Theatre 2, and taking them to a higher level of the acting
expenence.
EXPECTATIONS:
I. This is an advanced class and advanced behavior is expected. If
inappropriate behavior persists, it could mean dismissal froni the class.
2. Students need to attend class and be completely prepared daily.
3. Students should be cooperative and contribute to the learning environment.
4. The advanced acting student should maintain a high level of respect for
fellow actors, themselves, instructors, visitors, and the learning environment
whether it be the stage or the classroom. Responsibility is a must.
5. Students need to remain open and try the new experience being brought to
them.
Remember, "You never know what you can do unless you try."
GRADING: The grading for this course falls under the category of
"assignments." All work done in this class will be weighted equally. This is a
performance class. Grading will be based on each student's level of
participation.
Parents, due to the nature of this class, students will be evaluating one
another on participation and performance. This discussion process is a
necessary tool to assist students in gaining an understanding of their
strengths and areas where they could improve. It also helps them articulate
the skills they are learning.
Parents, please go over this disclosure statement with you child, sign, and
return to class. Thank you! Ms. Dodge
I have read the disclosure statement for Theatre 3 and understand the
expectations. I also give permission for my child to participate in oral
evaluations of one another's performances.
PARENT _____________________________ STUDENT _________________________
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