*This course is available to School District # 71 students only

District Musical Theatre 11 (Production or Performance)

Audition sign up and schedule are now available on the Facebook page – The District Seussical! A musical! 2017

  • Teachers: Mrs. Williams and Ms. Cox
  • Location: Highland Secondary – Theatre/Band/Choir Room/Multi-Purpose room
  • Meeting days (tentative): Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays – Possibly Fridays too.
  • Times: To be determined.

Learning Outcomes

  • The purpose of this course is to develop students’appreciation and understanding of musical theatre. Students will be able to participate in the process of production and performance of a full length Musical. The course culminates in public evening performances at Highland Secondary from March 7-12, 2017. Show times will be 7:00pm & 2:00pm for the matinee. 
  • Students will learn the skills, organization, demands, outcomes, and rewards of being in a musical theatre production company.
  • Experiential learning is at the heart of creating a piece of Musical Theatre. The course is intended to provide students with an authentic understanding of the elements of Musical Theatre within the framework of a Musical Theatre

Production Company Timeline

  • Initial classes and information session October
  • Auditions and Call Backs: For singers, dancers, ensemble and leads in October and November.
  • Production Crew Calls and Rehearsals: December- March (there will NO rehearsals over winter break)
  • Extra rehearsals/ Tech week between Feb 26- March 5 in preparation for Opening.
  • Performances: March 7-11 @ 7:00pm and 2nd Saturday 2:00pm matinee
  • Tech day: Saturday, March 4, 10am to 10pm: BOOK IT OFF NOW!!!!

Check the Call board outside the theatre for rehearsals, and join the District Musical 2017 Facebook Page. It is your responsibility to know when rehearsals are.

Supplies

  • Journal, pencil, clothing that you can move in
  • Girls may be need to have black character shoes or black shoes that are similar. Boys are expected to have black dress shoes.
  • Students may asked to help find costume pieces or pay a small fee for costumes for the production.

Assessment

Research and Preparation – 25%

This is the first Unit of study for the course and is available on line through navigate. Script analysis, Character study, audition preparation, journal, etc..

Rehearsal and Production – 25%

Attendance, Participation, rehearsals, work ethic, professionalism, etiquette & development, reflection, journal

Skill Development and Reflection – 25%

From Auditions to Closing Night! Skill development and commitment in your area(s). Example: acting, singing, dance, technical, design, front of house, etc…) Students will be required to keep a journal and take directors notes throughout the course- a template for this is available online.

  • • determined by your development in rehearsal 15%
  • • Hand three pages of your journal online before March 12. 10%

Performance and Company – 25%

Demonstrate risk taking, creativity, trust, leadership, collaboration and responsibility through professional commitment to the performance process and as a contributing team member of our company.

  • • Creating a Bio/Head shot,(submit in person)  5%
  • • Final assignment  (Online) 10%
  • • Professional Performance etiquette in the Theatre 10%

Marking

  • A (86-100%) Excellent professionalism (attendance, participation, work habits, conduct), excellent skill level and/or improvement (acting, singing, dancing, general theatre knowledge), excellent performance (individual and group, growth), Assignments completed.
  • B (73-85%) Good participation (attendance, work habits, conduct), good skill level and/or improvement (acting, singing, dancing, general theatre knowledge), good performance (individual and group, growth), completed assignments.
  • C/C+ (60-72%) Average or minimal participation (attendance, work habits, conduct), average skill level and/or improvement acting, singing, dancing, general theatre knowledge), average performance (individual and group, growth).
  • C- (50-59%) Poor participation (attendance, work habits, conduct), poor skill level and/or improvement (acting, singing, dancing, general theatre knowledge), poor performance (individual and group, growth).
  • I/F (below 49%) Inadequate participation and performance or missed performances.

Show/Tech dates – Tentative

  • Feb 22 and March 1 (Wednesdays) Extra rehearsals after school
  • Saturday March 4 TECH DAY (10am-10pm- probably not the whole time for all) YOU MUST BE THERE. Pizza dinner.
  • Sunday March 5 FIRST DRESS
  • Monday March 6 ELEMENTARY SHOW (Second Dress) (During afternoon classes. Rehearsal in evening ONLY if required
  • Tuesday March 7 OPENING NIGHT call time 5:30
  • Wednesday March 8 SHOW #2
  • Thursday March 9 SHOW #3.
  • Friday March 10 SHOW #4
  • Saturday March 11 SHOW #5 and #6, Strike and cast party
  • Sunday March 12 Matinee

Commitment

  • When you choose to take Musical Theatre, you must commit to the whole course, which includes a lot of hours outside of the regular school day.
  • Attendance is crucial; therefore, you must be available each Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school year. You cannot miss Musical Theatre classes due to other extra-curricular activities.
  • You must attend and perform in all rehearsals and performances listed above. A Musical production is a collaborative effort, therefore, all cast members need to be in attendance.

Casting

No role is ever pre-cast. While the teachers of Musical Theatre are always trying to find shows that are appropriate for all students, nobody is ever given a role in advance. The student that demonstrates the talent that best fits the role, gets the role. Regardless of age, school, etc…

BC Performance Standards

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