AA ACTING (Dress/Tech)

the role of the actor

If you were cast in an ACTING role in this semester's Advanced Acting show, you are responsible for participating in class rehearsals as well as growing as an actor/performer/communicator during the rehearsal and performance process.

If cast, you are ALSO responsible for INDEPENDENTLY learning about the role of an actor as outlined below.

Please be sure you document your learning/process in your Process Journal (and reflect on your process/journey).

PART III: DRESS / TECH REHEARSALS

& PERFORMANCE

(collaborative learning)

Note: Prior to Dress/Tech Rehearsals, actors MUST have all costumes, costume pieces, and props. Actors should also have rehearsed their quick-changes (if applicable) with a dresser, and know where all necessary items that they use before and during the show should be pre-set.

Task #1: Watch & Respond (Formative Grade): Behind the Scenes at Disney's Aladdin

Journal Entry: Calltime / Pre-Show Checklist

1. In professional theatre, as shown in this video, what are the (specific) tasks performed by YOUR assigned role prior to a show?

2. What are some of the things that YOU could put on YOUR Pre-Show checklist to be sure our show runs smoothly? (Think of ALL the things necessary from the time you enter the black box until the show starts, including things like "Where do I put my personal belongings?" or "Where should this prop be pre-set?" or "What's the best place for this quick change to happen?" Etc. Don't forget to include "sign in" on your checklist.)

Task #2: Create a Pre-Show Checklist (Formative Grade): You will create YOUR Pre-Show Checklist with ALL tasks to consider prior to the show. This MUST be well-thought out and completed/hung up PRIOR to the FIRST dress/tech rehearsal. Type and print your checklist (with your name in large font at the top) and hang in a designated area backstage. (Keep in mind that you will most likely need to add to this list from things you learn or are reminded of in dress/tech rehearsals.)