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ADA4MIP SUMMATIVE 2014

PART A: CANADIAN SCENES DIRECTORS NOTEBOOK


TASK: Using one of Ms. Lillies Canadian play selections, you will prepare a Canadian script excerpt for production
with insight and a well-developed exploration to prove your understanding of directing practice.

Directors Notebook/Portfolio

____

(KNOWLEDGE, THINKING, COMMUNICATION, APPLICATION)


1. Each student will research Canadian scripts from the attached list of playwrights and choose one play to
read and a scene from it for the creation of his/her directors notebook.
2. Each student must complete a full Script Analysis of the play. Typed copy for submission.
3. Each student must include a Design Concept for production. Using text /images demonstrate how you intend to
translate your interpretation for the stage. ie. Background, Research, Images, and Idea notes in the portfolio
notebook. This is same as your TYA book- use Pinterest, sketch it, or cut and paste from digital images.
4. Each student must include Technical Notes (Lighting, Sound, Costumes, Props, etc); a breakdown of the
practical demands of your chosen scene. You will present your findings at a Production Meeting. In this you
will discuss the following:
o What are your casting requirements? Numbers and types of character? What will be technical
requirements in terms or costume, design, lighting, sound, media etc? What technical support is required?
Where will your performance take place? How you intent to communicate your interpretation.
5. Each student will include a Daily Rehearsal Plan/Warm Ups/Notes

Problem Chart

_____________

(THINKING, COMMUNICATION, APPLICATION)


If you developed your scene you would encounter issues in the creation of the performance.
1. Detail two (2) common issues when rehearsing a show, and discuss your ideas on how you would try to solve
them during the rehearsal process.
2. Score your script, with difficult areas highlighted, and hand in for evaluation.
CATEGORY
THINKING
Analysis of problems

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

Specific & Detailed

SOMEWHAT Specific
& Detailed

LIMITED

Script Scoring and


Annotations

EXTREMELY Specific
& Detailed; breaks
down script into beats
and units extremely
effectively

Specific & Detailed; most


beats and units evident

SOMEWHAT Specific
& Detailed; some beats
and units missing

LIMITED
annotations
and script
scoring

APPLICATION
Proposed solutions

EXTREMELY
Effective and well
thought out

Effective and good thinking


shown

SOMEWHAT
Effective; needs more
solutions to solve
problem

LIMITED

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Prepping for Performance


(COMMUNICATION, APPLICATION)
In this final part you will be evaluated on how well you understand yourself as director. A director plays many
roles and can be an:
Interpreter
o

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.

MOCK 3 WEEK REHEARSAL SCHEDULE


MONDAY
Day 1

TUESDAY
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.

DIRECTORS PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST


____ Scripts (with blocking and notes)
_____ Problem Chart
____ Directors Notebook with _____ Script Analysis sheet
_____Background/Research/Ideas
_____Tech Notes
_____Daily Rehearsal Plans with warm-ups

DIRECTORS NOTEBOOK RUBRIC


CATEGORY
KNOWLEDGE
Backgrounding/
Research

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

Warm Ups &


Exercises

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

SOME 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

Shows SOME 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

Warm Ups &


Exercises

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

Scene showed the


director understood the
scene and was able to
convey the emotions and
motivations of the
characters.

Scene showed director


knew the scene and
tried to convey
emotions and
motivations of the
characters.

Scene showed director


somewhat understood the
scene and some attempts
were made to suggest
emotions and motivations
of characters.

A meaningful and
appropriate setting is
created for the
production.

Good, logical choices


made about setting for
the scene.

Somewhat appropriate
setting choices for the
scene.

Effectively uses a variety


of staging elements to
enhance overall
performance

Uses several staging


elements to enhance
performance

Uses some staging


elements to enhance
performance

SOME ability to plan


appropriate warm ups and
exercises to particular
actors/situations

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

R
0-49%

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