Name: _____________________
Date: _____________
Morality Plays Production Project
This year, Hopewell is going to put on live productions/showings of dramatic works created
and/or produced by the students of Hopewell Academy in conjunction with the Speaking and
Listening standards in the English/Language Arts Curriculum. This project will begin after
IOWA testing, and continue until May 9th
. All parts of the project must be completed and
turned in at this point. The stages of this project, as well as descriptions of the expected
assignments, are listed below.
Stage 1: Pre-Production (Weeks 1-2)
- Script Writing: Every student will write a one scene play centered on a moral choice.
Continued from 3rd
Quarter
(50 points)
- Brainstorming/Role Assignment:: Every student will volunteer for a production role
and create in a My Job/Your Job description corresponding to their accepted role. (20
points)
- Script Readings/Castings: Every student will read their scene and the class will select
the five best for production, followed by selection of the appropriate cast members
willing to play each role. (20 points)
NOTE: ALL students must play one production role and act in at least one
scene.
- Prop/Costume Design: Every student will work with the Props and Costume
Coordinators to procure/create all necessary props and costumes for the production of
each scene. (10 points)
Stage 2: Rehearsals (Weeks 3-4)
- Stage Set-Up: Every student will assist the Set Designer in assembling the stage,
procuring/creating set pieces, and decorating the stage. (20 points)
- Rehearsals: Every student will be expected to MEMORIZE their lines for their
chosen cast role. Each day, every student will rehearse their scene at least three times.
In conjunction with the writers/Director, students will adjust lines and prepare
blocking as necessary. (50 points)
- Conferences: Every student will be expected to meet with the Stage
Manager/Director to ensure that all needs are being met in terms of time, materials,
and effort. (10 points)
- Evaluations: Every student will be rated by their peers at the end of each week on
their participation in the production process. These ratings will be reviewed by the
Stage Manager/Director to determine an appropriate score each week. (20 points)
Stage 3: Performance (Week 5)
- Dress Rehearsals: Every scene will be performed one last time in front of a camera
and reviewed by the entire class before final filming, making any last minute changes
necessary. Each student will submit their impressions of the dress rehearsal BEFORE
the scene is allowed to attempt final filming. (20 points)
- Final Filming: The scenes will be filmed as many times necessary until the Stage
Manager/Director/Cast are happy with each performance. Any students not
performing will be asked to participate as stage or film crew. (50 points)
- Reflections: Every student will be asked to reflect on the production process, the
success of the performances, and a short analysis of what did and did not work during
the project. (30 points)
All students are required to participate as actors and stage crew, as well as working/assisting in
one other major role of theatrical production. Below are the descriptions of each role, from
which each student may volunteer. Throughout production and rehearsals, all students are
expected to put in the maximum amount of effort and dedication to ensure a successful
performance. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade. All students have a number of
options on how to participate in this project to accommodate their individual needs; however,
it is paramount that everyone give their very best to the production and performances.
Major Roles in a Theatrical Production
The Director
The director is responsible for the main vision of the production. They must interpret
the script and the characters relationships. They lead rehearsals and determine stage
blocking. They need to communicate their needs to the various departments. These
departments include:
The House Manager
The Stage Manager
The Actors
The Actors
The actors deliver the script, work with the director to determine relationships with the
other characters, and strive to fulfill the pacing and tempo decisions of the director.
Actors are responsible to:
The Director
The Stage Manager
Stage Manager
The Stage Manager is responsible for the running of the stage during production. They
are required to call for the cueing of lights, sounds, sets, props, and actors during the
show. The stage manager is constant communication with the following departments.
The Director
The Actors
Set Designer
The Set Designer works in consultation with the Director and the Production Manager
to articulate the primary vision of the production through the design and creation of
sets. Sets can be realistic or impliedgiving the audience a sense of where the action of
the play is taking place.
Props Coordinator
The Props Coordinator works in consultation with the Director and the Production
Manager to develop the necessary props for the production.
Costume Coordinator
The Costume Coordinator works in consultation with the Director and the Production
Manager to develop costuming for the actors. The creation or collection of costumes
requires extensive research and knowledge of the measurements of each actor.
Makeup Coordinator (As needed)
The Makeup Coordinator works in consultation with the Director and the Production
Manager to develop appropriate makeup for the actors. Makeup must be inventoried
and purchased within a set budget for any production.
Grading
All told, this project is worth about half of the students' fourth quarter grade. The breakdown
of their grade is taken from the assignments described above and listed below:
- Script Writing
50
- Brainstorming
20
- Reading/Casting 20
- Props/Costumes 10
- Set Up
20
- Rehearsals
50
- Conferences 10
- Evaluations
20
- Dress Rehearsal
20
- Final Filming
50
- Reflections
30
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- Total
300 Possible Points
