We will be using this space primarily for journal assignments, but also to keep in contact with respect to assignments and department activities. Just like the classroom, this blog is a safe space for us to think, grow, make mistakes, and learn from them.
First off, please remember that you will need to maintain a SAFE environment here. This is a public site - don't use your full name or any contact information that could compromise your safety. And keep all comments appropriate. Don't write anything you wouldn't want your grandmother to read, and don't say anything about anyone you wouldn't want said about yourself.
For those of you who are in Drama I, I'm extremely excited that you made the choice to take a theatre class. You will be exposed to a great deal of history and knowledge about the theatre, and you will learn to use critical thinking skills in analyzing and evaluating theatre and its technical aspects. You will explore your identity and learn how to be honest and truthful on stage.
For the Applause students, welcome back - I look forward to learning more about your prior course of study and what areas you'd like to concentrate on this semester. We will likely focus on an acting intensive that uses Meisner and Hagan exercises, but if there is an overwhelming desire to work on ensemble work or tech or directing or whatever, we can adjust. Also, I will be looking to you for help in making the transition as smooth as possible, especially with respect to the extracurricular elements of drama.
And to everyone: Drama classes are a place where we get to explore what art is, what it means to be human, and how we can participate in the world. It is a place where you will learn skills that will apply to your life no matter what you do. It is a place where we will engage in mature discussions about material that may not appeal to everyone. Please be prepared for that - if certain topics make you uncomfortable and you don't wish to explore them, you should discuss this with me as soon as possible.
Drama classes are also a lot of fun, and I'm sure there are many people who signed up for that reason. And we can keep it that way PROVIDED that you are willing to put in the hard work that this art requires. If I have to constantly remind students to listen respectfully to others, or if we are unable to move forward because students aren't working, I will get very cranky. And that is not fun for anyone.
Many concepts in theatre and acting are simple, but that doesn't make them easy. You will have homework in this class, above and beyond memorizing lines. You will write papers in/for this class. And you will have tests. So please, if you aren't interested in doing the work, find a different elective. It is a very sad thing to fail a student in drama.
Please reply to this post by stating one thing about drama class that you're excited for, and one thing that you are nervous about.
I am excited to be acting again, and to be making new friends, since I am new. I am nervous about doing things wrong, I know it helps me grow, but it doesn't make it any less embarrassing. :)
ReplyDeleteI am excited to learn how to act, etc. better. I am nervous about creating my own character because I think that that is one of my weaknesses.
ReplyDeleteI am excited to met new people that have the same intrest as myself. I am nervouse about acting infront of people because I have not done it before.
ReplyDeleteHi! For me, I'm VARY excited to act again
ReplyDelete! I have been in a few place and just love it! Although, I must admit I'm also nervous about all the people in the class! Yet at the same time I'm Excited about that as well!
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ReplyDeleteYay I can't wait! Ever since I met you I have been so excited about this year! I have a feeling that I will learn much more than I have in previous years! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to meet new people and learn how to direct and act! I'm nervous about talking in front of a lot of people.
ReplyDeleteIm excited to get on the stage and learn about acting! I'm nervous about acting in front of alot of people.
ReplyDeleteI'm super excited about learning new techniques we haven't been taught yet, and i'm nervous about the class size!
ReplyDeleteI am really excited about learning new ways to act and about the history of the theater, but i am a little nervous about remembering everyone's names... lol
ReplyDeleteI'm supper excited to try new things and meet new friends can't wait to spend time with my new family! although, I am a little nervous that some people will feel like they don't fit in.
ReplyDeleteI am excited to give acting a try, since I have never done it. I am fairly shy around new people so I hope to over come that during this class. I also want to improve my writing and public speaking skills.
ReplyDeleteIm excited about learning new acting techniques and styles- Im nervous about emabressing myself :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to trying something new, there are soo many great people and I'm positive this is going to be a wonderful class :)
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to act on stage and learn about theater. I'm nervous to be in front of an audiance, however I hope to overcome this fear over the course of this semester.
ReplyDeleteI am excited to explore the world of theater arts and acting, however I am nervous to act in front of my peers and allow myself to fail. I am also very interested in learning about stage directing and all the work that goes into creating a play.
ReplyDeleteExceptionally thoughtful post.
ReplyDeleteAnother exceptionally thoughtful post.
ReplyDeleteI am exited to learn about the history of theater and learning the art of performing. I am nervous about putting myself out there and allowing myself to fail. This should be a fun class and i am exited to get to know everyone, lets hope i can remember all your names. : )
ReplyDeleteIm am looking forward to reading scripts and being in a room of people all excited to act. I can't wait till we get started with scene work at the end of the semester
ReplyDeleteI'm excited about meeting new people and learning how to direct and I'm nervouse about acting in front of the class
ReplyDeleteIm excited to get know everyone! I can't wait to get on stage. I'm nervous to act in front of lots of people.
ReplyDeleteI think that when working as a ensamble you learn to work together as a team and help support the speaking character. I think that it is important to work as a team not only in theater but in everyday life because if you have a team that you trust and you know will be there for you, you can learn or try new things because you know your team will be there if you fail. Another reason is sometimes you can get further than if you were working alone...
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ReplyDeleteI'm excited to learn about the art of acting and to be more comfortable with speaking in front of people. I'm nervous about the size of the class and how it may negatively affect our ability to learn.
I am excited to learn how to be more comfortable in front of an audience. But I am nervous because when I'm nervous I sometimes get visibly shaky.
ReplyDeleteI am very excited about learning new things and to start and make my acting skills stronger. I am a bit nervous about messing up, but I know that it will make me madder than anyone else. I also am nervous about getting one-on-one time because of the class size.
ReplyDeleteI am excited for more experiences and becoming a better actor. I am nervous because that's just how i am acting in front of others
ReplyDeleteI signed up for this class because I love performing arts, and I love watching them. So i decided to try something new and BE part of the action. I am very excited to see where this class will lead to!
ReplyDeletejojo bond
I chose this class because it seemed like a good place to go to learn to speak in front of a mass audience and have fun to things i love to do.
ReplyDeleteI am somewhat nervous about plays though. I've never really bean in one
I am very excited for this class because i think that its is going to be very fun to learn how to act. I have always wanted to act on stage and i finally have the chance. It is very hard for me to speak in front of a lot of people so i also excited to learn how to talk in front of people and not be scared. The thing that i am nervous about this class is that i have never acted in front of a crowd in my life so I'm kinda scared about that.
ReplyDeleteSierra
I am excited to learn how to act well, and to be onstage, but im a little nervous about messing up or making a fool out of myself. Im excited for drama 1!!!
ReplyDeletel think it will be cool and fun to be more comfortable around other people. also to be doing this during school.
ReplyDeleteI've done theater and plays before at Bend High, so I'm kind of looking forward to getting back into it a little bit. I personally love seeing what people come up with and do on stage.
ReplyDeleteAllie S.
i think theater is such a great time to get new friends and become more confident and im looking forward to meeting more people! im a little nervous ill fail. izze moseley
ReplyDeleteI signed up for this class because I have always been interested in theater arts and I am excited to learn more about performing and being on stage.
ReplyDeletePiper T.
Piper, thank you for doing the assignment. Unfortunately, according to this time stamp you did it during class which means you will receive a zero for violating the electronic device policy. Please be sure to do the work assigned for class while in class, and the work you are meant to do at home at home.
ReplyDeletewhen i signed up for this i didnt expect there to be so many ppl better at acting than i was,but nevertheless im still pretty stoked about this class.on the other hand i dont quite understand the "electronic devices policy." your phone could fall out of your pocket on accident or something.also,i find it ridiculous that we are EXPECTED to talk on this "blog".i mean WHAT IF THERE WAS AN AMISH KID IN DRAMA. THEN WHAT?haha no offense mrs p.
ReplyDeleteMicah f.
Well, at least the Amish students won't have a phone so it won't fall out of their pockets. Even when they are sitting down with a printed copy of my blog that they use pencils to write a response to . . .
ReplyDeleteAnd I suppose one way around the concern of a phone falling out of a pocket would be to maybe, oh, I don't know, put it away in your backpack?
Always thinking. That's me. :)
amish dont belive in printers.
ReplyDeleteMy Amish student wouldn't need a printer, because I would hand them a sheet of paper that was handmade and you would have handwritten the drama blog post for said Amish student. With a non-mechanical pen. :)
ReplyDeleteI am truly excited to get to know all of you! I love to act and sing and be on stage. I am happy to learn how to perform better.
ReplyDelete-Macey Connors
Chris S.
ReplyDeletesuper exited for this class even though this post is late! love all the kids in this class and ready to get into gear!
i chose theater arts because i dont like preforming or getting up to speak in front of people and i thought this class would improve that. i also thought it would be a very interesting class. but most of all i joined this class because i wanted to try something new and exciting.
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