THTR 209-Theatre Practicum
Great Basin College
Spring 2013
THTR 209-1001
Location: GBC Theatre
Meeting Time: MWF 5-8pm
Instructor: Christine Gerber
Office: McMullen Hall 126
Office Hours: MW 1-4pm, T/TR 3-5pm, Fridays by appointment.
Phone: 775-753-2183
Email:
Faculty Webpage:
Course Number: 88752
Please note: This syllabus is tentative and subject to change.
Course Catalogue Description:
(1-6 credits) Performance and production of plays for GBC’s Little Theatre season.
Course Goals/Objectives:
This course is based on the following objectives:
- To provide students with the skills necessary to portray a character in a play.
- To enable students to be part of a production in all aspects.
- To provide students with the experience of being in a fully realized theatrical production.
Expected Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
- Successful portrayal of a character
Measurement: rehearsal, performance
- Application of proper vocal technique
Measurement: rehearsal, performance
- Application of proper singing technique
Measurement: rehearsal, performance
- Participation in technical work
Measurement: set build days
A successful play is measured through audience attendance.
Methods of Instruction:
- Discussion
- Coaching
- Rehearsal
- Performance
Participation and Classroom Policies:
Everyone must be on time and prepared for all rehearsals, set build days, and performances. Tardiness or absenteeism will result in being recast.
Graded Activities:
Rehearsal participation: 70%
Set build/Technical participation: 20%
Performance participation: 10%
Grade Scale:
A95-100%
A-94-90%
B+87-89%
B84-86%
B-83-80%
C+77-79%
C74-76%
C-73-70%
D+67-69%
D64-66%
D-60-63%
F59% or less
Course Schedule:
1/17 &Auditions 5-8pm in the GBC Theatre
1/18
Week 1
1/21Rehearsal 5-8pm- Read/Sing through
1/23Rehearsal 5-8pm- Work music
1/25Rehearsal 5-8pm- Work music
Week 2
1/28Rehearsal 5-8pm- Work music
1/30Rehearsal 5-8pm- Work music
2/1Rehearsal 5-8pm- Review all music
Week 3
2/4Rehearsal 5-8pm- Choreography
2/6Rehearsal 5-8pm- Choreography
2/8Rehearsal 5-8pm- Choreography
Week 4
2/11Rehearsal 5-8pm- Review all music and choreography
2/13Rehearsal 5-8pm- Block Act 1, scenes 1-4
2/15Rehearsal 5-8pm- Finish Act 1
Week 5
2/18Rehearsal 5-8pm- Run Act 1 with music
2/20Rehearsal 5-8pm- Block Act 2, scenes 1-5
2/22Rehearsal 5-8pm- Finish Act 2
2/23Set work day
Week 6
2/25Rehearsal 5-8pm- Run Act 2 with music
2/27Rehearsal 5-8pm- Run Act 1- work in puppet
3/1Rehearsal 5-8pm- Run Act 2- work in puppet
3/2Set work day
Week 8
3/4Rehearsal 5-8pm- Run Act 1
3/6Rehearsal 5-8pm- Run Act 2
3/8Rehearsal 5-8pm- Work trouble spots
3/9Set work day
Week 9
3/11Rehearsal 5-8pm- Full run
3/13Rehearsal 5-8pm- Full run
3/15Rehearsal 5-8pm- Full run
3/16Set work day
Week 10
3/18Rehearsal 5-8pm- Tech
3/19Rehearsal 5-8pm- Tech: First dress
3/20Rehearsal 5-8pm- Tech: Second dress
3/21Opening night
3/22Second show
3/23Third and fourth shows