Drama: 9/17/10

1. Ask for assigned improvisation items which were due last class. Student were not ready.
2. Used improv items from last year. Divided students into two groups of five each. Put together a bag of unrelated items of five per bag, one bag per group. Students were assigned to create a story, weaving the five items seamlessly into one plot. Each student was to create/be a character in which they acted out/told the story with the items.
3. Class discussion covering the following: A. Creating the magic moment/ shaping the environment that will draw others in and make the moment believable. B. Fighting the things that sabotage the magic moment, like giggles, in and out of character, pre/post performance distractions, and the like.
4. Etiquette discussion: Giftedness is only as good at the discipline and sincerity that supports it. Listening, being a part and not upstaging, giving room and consideration to others, focus, following directions quickly and completely, are all traits that are critical to the success of the team and all in the team.