Drama: 9/15/10

1. Discussion/explanation: "You have the power to create this school's sense of place."
2. Pinky and the Brain, the metaphor for the current push to impact the school and the community
3. Go over current plans and expectations to attend this week's football game and the School Board meeting at our school on 9/28/10. Cost, dress, and expectations outlined
4. Discussion on gags, mini-scenes, understanding and defying expectations.
5. Assignment: Perspective surprise. Do something that is out of character for you or for the situation. Remember that the guidelines for this activity is not to create conflict or hardship. You must use wisdom in what you choose to do. Examples are things like rushing home to do what you parents want, but that you normally refuse or avoid. In writing, describe A. what you did, B. why it was out of character for you or the situation, and C. the reactions you observe that are caused by your action.
6. The pantomime/improve assignment and the perspective surprise are due next class.