Directors Notebook/Portfolio
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Problem Chart
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LEVEL 4
80-100%
EXTREMELY
Perceptive
LEVEL 3
70-79%
CONSIDERABLY
Perceptive
LEVEL 2
60-69%
SOMEWHAT
Perceptive
LEVEL 1
50-59%
LIMITED
COMMUNICATION
Specificity and Detail
EXTREMELY Specific
& Detailed
SOMEWHAT Specific
& Detailed
LIMITED
EXTREMELY Specific
& Detailed; breaks
down script into beats
and units extremely
effectively
SOMEWHAT Specific
& Detailed; some beats
and units missing
LIMITED
annotations
and script
scoring
APPLICATION
Proposed solutions
EXTREMELY
Effective and well
thought out
SOMEWHAT
Effective; needs more
solutions to solve
problem
LIMITED
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0-49%
Stager
o
Leading the actors through an analysis of the text; creating improvisations that enable the actors to
explore the relationships and Given Circumstances of the scene; showing that you have clearly
understood the play and your chosen scene; communicating meaning to an audience; showing you
understand the stylistic and authorial demands of this piece.
Showing actors how to use space; exploring a range of different ways of working with the scenic
elements; briefing others about lighting plots, staging requirements and design elements; creating
detailed cue sheets for both lighting and sound; giving clear instruction to the technical staff and actors
during technical rehearsals.
Acting Coach
o
Leading actors through warm-ups / games or activities to introduce the actors; defining Units and
Objectives for all characters in the scene and providing a range of Physical Actions for them to explore;
assisting actors in exploring Character, Motivation and the use of the Space; exploring the stage dynamics
(status, pace and the use of proxemics) and using a number of theatrical conventions and Rehearsal
Techniques to facilitate the performers development of the piece.
Write a 500-750 word analysis exploring each of the roles above as apply to yourself as a director. In other
words, 250 word exploration for EACH role a director plays. Be honest and be thorough. The length listed is a
minimum.
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Day 2
WEDNESDAY
Day 3
THURSDAY
Day 4
FRIDAY
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Success Criteria:
Edit a scene for performance based on a Canadian script.
Complete a script analysis.
Create a design concept for your production with images and text.
Draw up a breakdown of the practical demands of your scene.
Organize a rehearsal schedule.
Keep track of issues and solutions on the problem chart.
Thorough analysis of the Text
Assist the actors in exploring Character, Motivation and the use of the Space
Enable the actors to explore the relationships and Given Circumstances of the scene.
Define Units and Objectives for all characters in the scene and provide a range of Physical Actions for them to explore
Create detailed cue sheets for both lighting and sound.
Explore the stage dynamics (status, pace and the use of proxemics).
Experiment with a number of theatrical conventions and rehearsal techniques to facilitate the performers development
of the piece.
LEVEL 4
80-100%
EXTREMELY strong
understanding of given
circumstances
LEVEL 3
70-79%
CONSIDERABLE
understanding of given
circumstances
LEVEL 2
60-69%
SOME understanding of
given circumstances
LEVEL 1
50-59%
LIMITED
EXTREMELY strong
knowledge and
understanding of the use
of various warm ups and
exercises
CONSIDERABLE
knowledge and
understanding of the
use of various warm
ups and exercises
LIMITED
EXTREMELY thorough
and analytical look at the
play
CONSIDERABLY
effective; most areas
covered
SOMEWHAT effective;
some gaps in
understanding
LIMITED
Tech Notes
EXTREMELY detailed
and effective
CONSIDERABLY
effective
SOMEWHAT effective
LIMITED
Rehearsal Plan
Shows EXTREMELY
strong ability to plan
effectively
Shows
CONSIDERABLE
ability to plan
effectively
LIMITED
EXTREMELY detailed
CONSIDERABLY
detailed
SOMEWHAT detailed
LIMITED
SOMEWHAT clear
writing
LIMITED
THINKING
Script Analysis
COMMUNICATION
Detailed portfolio
Clarity
EXTREMELY clear
writing
EXTREMELY strong
ability to plan
appropriate warm ups
and exercises to
particular
actors/situations
CONSIDERABLY
clear writing
CONSIDERABLE
ability to plan
appropriate warm ups
and exercises to
particular
actors/situations
Vision
Extremely effective in
organizing the visual
theme & communicating
overall vision and
meaning
Effective in
organizing the visual
theme &
communicating overall
vision and meaning
Somewhat effective in
organizing the visual
theme and communicating
overall vision and meaning
Emotional Impact
A meaningful and
appropriate setting is
created for the
production.
Somewhat appropriate
setting choices for the
scene.
Setting
Staging elements
(set, props, lighting,
sound)
LIMITED
Limited
effectiveness in
organizing the
visual theme
and
communicating
overall vision
and meaning
Scene showed
director had
limited
understanding
of scene; did not
address
emotions or
motivations of
character
Limited setting
choices; no
setting evident.
Uses limited
staging elements
to enhance
performance
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0-49%