CSHM Thespian Troupe 6561

Theatre Arts Semester 2009 Exam

Sun, 17 May 2009 22:02:58 -0700

Theatre Arts

Spring Semester 2009

Final Exam Study Guide

Drama 1

Review the following pages in the Introduction to Theatre Arts workbook:

Page 37-What is scene work?

Page 38-Methods for memorization

Pages 39-40 Whole part and Part whole memorization

Acting Unit pages 106-108

Know the following vocabulary

1. Heard

2. Emotions

3. Reflection

4. Body language

5. Interpret

6. Monotone

7. Quality

8. Breathing

9. Rhythm

10. Drama

11. Comedy

12. Pace

13. Stage Whisper

14. Articulation

15. Stage Directions

16. Presentational

17. Realistically

18. Stanislavski

19. Method Acting

20. Role Scoring

21. Motivated

22. Scene stealing/upstaging

23. Technical acting

24. Beats

25. “toppings”

Pages 148-156 –How to put on a production

Drama 2

Review the following units in your student workbook and the notes you took during the presentations

1. Storytelling

2. Playwriting

3. Puppetry

4. Makeup

5. Theatre Business

Honors:

The entire script is due

A one page reflection on the writing processes and what you learned

Technical Theatre

Production Staff and Crew Chapter 4

Sound Chapter 6

Lighting Chapter 14 and 15

BYE BYE BIRDIE AUDITIONS!!

Sun, 17 May 2009 22:02:23 -0700

Auditions for the Fall musical Bye Bye Birdie will be held on Monday, May 25 from 2:30 to 4:30 (Acting) Tuesday, May 26 from 2:30 to 4:30 (Music in room 102) Friday, May 29 from 1:30 to 3:30 Dance Please sign up for an audition slot in room 401. Actors must attend all three auditions, if you have any conflict please let Mrs. Zuniga know as soon as possible.

Method Acting

Mon, 11 May 2009 23:01:38 -0700

Method Acting

Casting Jobs: The Actors Resource -Backstage West

Mon, 11 May 2009 22:59:37 -0700

Casting Jobs: The Actors Resource -Backstage West

Industry Tips

Mon, 11 May 2009 22:58:36 -0700

Industry Tips

Drama Projects

Mon, 11 May 2009 22:56:52 -0700

Drama 1 - Students need to have a monologue from a published play by Tuesday, May 12. Line checks will occur on block

Drama 2-Students need to have a scene and scene partner by Block Wednesday May 13

Technical Theatre- All senior presentations will be due next week May 20.

SPRING SHOW!

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:07:00 -0700

The CSHM Fine Arts Department will be presenting the Musical Jekyll and Hyde on May 7-9th.

Tickets $10.00

call 323 887 2066

tickets are sold at the school’s main office

CHILDREN's THEATRE SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:41:17 -0700

Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School

Children’s Theatre Summer Program

presents

CURTAIN UP!

A Theatre Review

Various performances of monologues, scenes,

and Broadway songs!

SUMMER 2009!

For kids

2^nd grade-8^th grade

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Friday, May 8, 2009

At 6:30 pm, Rm. 401

Auditions for performing roles will be held

Saturday, May 16, 2009

from 8 am to 12 pm, Rm. 401

(Techies do not need to come to auditions,

Children do not have to audition to be in program)

Location for meetings: CSHM, 329 North Garfield Avenue, MTB, CA 90640

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Zuniga, Founder at 323 887 2066 or email lzuniga@cshm.org

CHILDREN'S THEATRE -LEADERS!!!!

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:39:00 -0700

ALL LEADERS MUST ATTEND THE FOLLOWING DATES

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Friday, May 8, 2009

At 6:30 pm, Rm. 401

Auditions for performing roles will be held

Saturday, May 16, 2009

from 8 am to 12 pm, Rm. 401

Jekyll and Hyde Spring Production -IMPORTANT NEWS

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:59:53 -0700

ALL CREW AND CAST MUST REPORT OT THE GYM ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS AND TIMES:

TECH WEEK

Saturday, April 25 9 am -3 pm

Sunday, April 26 12:30 pm -6 pm

Monday, April 27-Friday, May 1 3 pm-6 pm

Monday, May 4-Tuesday, May 5 3 pm-6 pm

PERFORMANCE WEEK

Wednesday, May 6 (school performance) 12 pm-2:30 pm

Thursday, May 7 4 pm -9 pm

Friday, May 8 4 pm- 9 pm

Saturday, May 9 9 am -10pm

Students will stay late on Saturday to help strike the show. Strike means to clean up and put all equipment away. We need to move out of the gym.

CASTING TEENS WHO WANT A BREAK FROM THEIR PARENTS!

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:36:31 -0700

From the producers of…

“The Real Housewives of New York City”

& “SuperNanny”

A NEW SHOW FOR TEENS!CASTING IMMEDIATELY!

CASTING TEENS WHO WANT A BREAK FROM THEIR PARENTS!

Are you tired of your parent’s rules and restrictions?

Ever wonder what it would be like to live with another family?

If you would like a short vacation from your parents (w/ parental approval), and are up for the challenge; Here is your chance!

This is an opportunity for teens ages 14 – 17 years old to go live with another family and trade in their parents for a new set for almost an entire week and to find out if the grass is greener somewhere else!

We are looking for ALL types of teens with unique interests; technically savvy teens; hippies; urbanites; slobs; surfers; affluent teens; liberals; defiant teens; and teens who have ordinary or extraordinary circumstances
.

Parents, are you tired of arguing with your over the top, defiant or rebellious teens?

FEEL FREE TO NOMINATE YOUR KIDS…

=========================================================

If interested, please contact US IMMEDIATELY:

Email ZENA at 
ZConiglio@Shedmediaus.com

PLEASE INCLUDE:

1.    Your name, age,

2.    Phone Numbers for you and your parents

3.    Your email addresses

4.    City and State you live in

5.    Why you would like to experience living with a family other than your own

6.     Any additional information about yourself you would like to include

2009 Spring Break Assignments

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:33:00 -0700

DRAMA 1 Goal: Students will be able to read and understand grade level material. Objective: Students will engage in independent reading while taking Cornell notes Standard: RC 2.2, LRA 3.2,W 1.3 Assignment: Students will complete the Cornell notes packet while reading each Act in Luis Valdez’s “Zoot Suit” Due: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Total value: 100 points Example: One set of notes for each Act.

Drama 2 Goals: Students will be able to develop creative ways to problem solve. Objective: Students will re-teach the specified theatre units to their classmates. Standards: T.A. 3,5,7 Assignment: 1. Students are to read their specified nits in their “Theater Arts 2” Workbook **Note: There will be activities that require for you to participate in class. These are the activities/exercises you will teach the class so know them well. There also brief writing assignments that must be completed and turned into Mrs. Zuniga when you present. Make sure your read carefully through the units and do not leave any activity undone. Use the rubric as a check of list to make sure you have completed all the work. 2. Students are to complete all activities and present their findings to the class. 3. One member, from the group will write the 1 page essay (MLA style) of the group’s specified topic. The essay is entirely different writing assignment then the ones in the activities. Due Date: Tuesday, April 21

TECH THEATRE

GET STARTED ON THIS PROJECT NOW! DO NOT WAIT! Goals: Students will learn the fundamentals of a theatre production. Objective: Students will create a power point presentation which covers their specific chapter. Students will write a one page summary of their chapter (s) and develop an oral presentation. Textbook: Use your workbook “Stagecraft 1” to complete assignment. Power point presentations guidelines: 1. 15 min.- 20 max slides 2. Information must be bullet point format 3. Include pictures and captions 4. Font must be legible and not just because it’s cute 5. Presentation must cover the entire chapter(s) 6. Simple background templates Oral Presentation: 1. Speak clearly 2. Use flashcards 3. Be informative 4. use academic language and vocabulary you are learning in your chapters Written Presentation: 1. Summary paper 2. 1 – 2 pages 3. MLA style format 4. Grammar, spelling, format count

AUDITIONS at Josephina Lopez's Theatre CASA 0101

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:44:00 -0700

Casa 0101 is casting ALWAYS & FOREVER:ALWAYS & FOREVER follows Alma, a teenage girl from Bell Gardens CA, who is determined to have local corrido-singing heartthrob Adán Sánchez perform at her quinceañera. Alma’s journey into womanhood gets complicated when she prays for guidance, but accidentally conjures Jesús Malverde, the narco-saint. An exploration of Latino youth culture, banda music, border politics and magical realism.Rehearsals begin April 13, 2009 for 15 performances, running May 22 - June 14.

ALMA: Female - Hispanic/Latina - To play 15 years old - Spirited and likeable. Fan of banda music. Planning her quinceañera; misses her estranged father.

CELIA: Female - Hispanic/Latina - 20s - Alma’s older sister. Strong and motherly.

JOSÉ: Male - Hispanic/Latino - 20s - Celia’s boyfriend. College student and Chicano activist. Into MEChA and the anti-war movement. Passionate idealist.

OLIVIA: Female - African American - 20s - Celia’s best friend, and our narrator. Artsy photography student. Kind, nurturing and insightful.

MOY: Male - Hispanic/Latino - To play 16 years old - Comic Relief. Fast-talking goofball. The funny neighborhood prankster. Has a crush on Alma.

MALVERDE: Male - Hispanic/Latino - 40s - Ghost of a Mexican folk hero killed in 1909; fatherly trickster, patron saint of border crossers and drug dealers.

NARDO: Male - Hispanic/Latino - 30s - Mexican corrido musician. Boisterous and flirtatious. Ability to play guitar or Mexican accordion a big plus, but not required.

BOXER: Male - Hispanic/Latino - 20s - Reformed gangster. ”East LA thug” look. Spiritual, laid back and wise. A local shaman and “healer” of lowrider cars. His brother was recently killed in Iraq.

RUDY: Male - Hispanic/Latino - 20s - Alma’s older brother. East-side hipster. Morrissey/Rockabilly style. Moody and pensive, with a secret: he was in love with Boxer’s brother._____________________To schedule an audition,

please email the director Michael Patrick Spillers at michaelspillers@mac.com with preferred date/time. Please indicate the role(s) for which you are auditioning and attach pix/resume. Or just bring pix/resume to the audition during the times below, and sign in for first-come first-serve. Please prepare a one to two minute comedic or dramatic monologue.

AUDITION DATES:Sunday April 5th, 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Monday April 6th, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

at Casa 0101 Theatre - 2009 E. First St.

Boyle Heights - Los Angeles, CA 90033

Update on current Thespians

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:50:00 -0700

Drama club would like to share information about an exciting event. One of our very own drama students named Ryan Stokes (he played Tony in West Side Story and Lloyd in Noises Off) is in a band called Black Delta.

Ryan is the lead vocalist, co-song writer, and guitarist. The band has been together for about two years and is doing very well. Currently, the band is competing for a trip to Germany for the BIGGEST BATTLE OF THE BANDS.

INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THE BAND:

Semi-Final Competition of the International Emergenza Competition!

Fan applause, cheers and votes are critical to advance to the Final Competition!

held at The Roxy in Hollywood

Friday, May 8th at 8 pm

Pre-Sale Ticket Price $15.00

ALL AGES

ALSO, CSHM Drama 1 student Crystal Rodriguez will be performing in HAIRSPRAY in the city of Commerce this April. More informaiton to follow..

Got some news to share please email lzuniga@cshm.org for any updates on Drama students/ Thespians/ alumni/ Jr. Thespians (children’s theatre)

Update on Thespian Alumni

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:43:00 -0700

We are very proud of Bianca Alvarez who had the courage to Audition for America’s Next Top Model this past Saturday. We are proud of you.

Drama Club/Thespian Society

DISNEY ACTING ACADEMY - ENROLL NOW!

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:41:10 -0700

Yes, Disney has a acting academy!! Our very own Danielle Diaz Infante c/o 2008 is apart of the academy and she loves it!!

Disney Theatre workshops provide the perfect setting for young minds to imagine their potential. Students learn from Disney Show Directors, improvisational performers and other professionals about what it takes to work in the theatre!

To apply click on the linkk below:

http://disneylandyouthprograms.disney.go.com/dlyp/index?id=MMD_Theatre_WorkshopPage

THESPIAN LEADER MEETING!

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:20:44 -0700

Thank you for responding to the emails.
I just want to let everyone know about the Thespian meeting

Date: Wednesday, April 15

Time: 2:30 pm

Location: CSHM 401

PLease let me know if you can make it!

thank you,

MRs.
Zuniga

THE KIDS ARE GOING TO BE SOO EXCITED TO SEE YOU!

Children’s Theatre Summer Program

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:00:13 -0700

Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School

Children’s Theatre Summer Program

presents

CURTAIN UP!

A Theatre Review

Various performances of monologues, scenes,

and Broadway songs!

SUMMER 2009!

For kids

3rd grade-8th grade

Auditions for performing roles will be held

Saturday, May 16, 2009

from 8 am to 12 pm, Rm.
401

(Techies do not need to come to auditions,

Children do not have to audition to be in program)

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Friday, April 24, 2009

At 7 pm, Rm.
401

Location for meetings: CSHM, 329 North Garfield Avenue, MTB, CA 90640

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Zuniga at 323 887 2066 or email lzuniga@cshm.org

Drama Club attended the performance of Anne Frank at Universal...

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:33:15 -0700

Drama Club attended the performance of Anne Frank at Universal Studios.

PLAY WRITING AND IMPROV CLASSES

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:30:00 -0700

CASA 0101 was founded by Josefina Lopez who grew up in Boyle Heights and created a vision to bring live theater and her educational and cultural experiences to the predominantly Spanish-speaking immigrant community of Boyle Heights. Boyle Heights is special community with a rich history that is a microcosm of the American immigrant experience. It is a place full of Jewish, Japanese, and Mexican history, art, community, and tolerance. It is a place that nurtured many talented Latinos important to the history of L.A.

CASA 0101 is offering play writing and improv courses to children and teens. The cost of the courses is a $10.00 DONATION!!

http://www.casa0101.org/