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ROMEO AND JULIET - STAGING NOTEBOOKS

Directions:

1. You have formed your acting companies and have selected a scene from the play to perform for the class. Adapt the scene to fit your needs (eliminate characters, change dialogue, create a new version of the scene with the same theme).

2. Read through the scene several times and start creating staging notes.

3. Staging notebooks include: 1) the director’s notebook; and 2) the actor’s notebook. Each actor will complete a staging notebook.

4. Begin the rehearsal process by getting comfortable saying the lines and understanding the action in your scene. Try to speak naturally and clearly and with emphasis. Move with purpose. Use appropriate hand gestures and facial expressions. Look at and interact with other actors. Avoid turning your back to the audience. Pay attention to your distance from one another, your position on stage, the pact of your speech, and the volume of your voice. The test of the acting company’s success will be how well you work together to create a polished performance.

5. The director will guide the acting company as you make lists of props, costume pieces, and background music that will enhance your performance. Rehearse, using these items, as soon as possible. Be prepared to perform on the scheduled day. Each group will be graded on four items for a total of 40 pts./group.

How well your group created interpretations of the characters
That your group showed evidence of understanding the scene
The groups use of props, costumes, and music
Demonstration of the acting company’s ability to work together.

6. Prepare the staging notebooks:

One staging notebook per person. Ten total pages( one page for each bulleted item). Due ___________________ 100 pts.

Directions: The first six pages are the director’s notebook which includes:

One page of marked-up text that shows the notes for all the characters
A diagram of the set
A plan for lighting and sound
A list of props
An introduction for the scene, which will be presented by the director. Everyone in the company will have the same introduction. Should the director be absent on the day of the performance, another actor will be called on to present this introduction.
A dated log written after each meeting, reporting what was accomplished, who did what, what obstacles were identified, what problems have been overcome, and what needs to be done by or at the next meeting.

The last four pages are the actor’s notebook which includes:

One page of marked-up text, including notes about actions, facial expressions, and voice/emotions
A page showing an ideal costume for this character, including an explanation as to why this costume is ideal.
A page showing the costume you actually plan to wear in your performance and explain why this costume is appropriate.
A one page character analysis focusing on the character’s thoughts, desires, actions, and obstacles. Do not create an artistic interpretation of your character as suggested by Springboard.

Summary and Deadlines

In Class Working Days:

Monday 3/9 to Monday 3/16

Performing Day:

Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, March 20– Starting with Act III, scene 1 and ending with Act V, scene 3. Worth 40 pts. If you are absent your make up assignment is:

Females: Perform Juliet’s soliloquy from Act IV, scene 3, Springboard pages 330-331.

Males: Perform Romeo’s soliloquy from Act V, scene 3, before he drinks the poison.

Staging Notebooks Due Date:

Monday, March 16

STAGING NOTEBOOKS

Directions: The first six pages are the director’s notebook which includes:

One page of marked-up text that shows the notes for all the characters - Have at least two full pages with stage directions – where people move on stage, how the lighting works, when music is played, whose lines are said. Highlight the important sections. Cross out what you don’t want. Insert directions along the margins. Insert introduction at the beginning. Title this script “Director’s Script”

A diagram of the set - draw the set as you see it. Draw in where the characters move, marking movements by 1, 2, 3, etc. Draw in set designs – objects that have to be on stage for your performance.

A plan for lighting and sound – Title “Lighting and Sound” - Write out what your scene needs for lighting – when the lights go on or off, dim, change, move. When and where would you use lighting if you were the director of the scene?

EX. In an ideal situation, I would choose to light the stage with ……….. Then a bright white spot light would focus on Romeo’s face as he looks up to see Juliet. As they come together, a full stage light would illuminate both of the actors.

This type of lighting would recreate the effect of…

For sound, I would use ……

EX: The music for the balcony scene would be orchestra music. It would begin softly at the beginning, then stop as Juliet says her lines because the music would create the effect of…..

A list of props - List the props that your scene will need. EX: In Act I, scene i, our acting company will need Benvolio to have one sword, Mercutio to have a sword. These swords will be two feet long, shiny. Invitation needs to be carried by Peter. Invitation needs a royal seal and to be made of fancy stationary paper with “C” to indicate Capulet.

Longer swords
Small, short dagger for Romeo
Romeo needs a small bottle with poison
Paris needs a bouquet of flowers
Romeo needs a letter to give to Balthasar

On stage there needs to be a fountain off to the left. Backdrop needs to be a façade of a classical looking building made of stone.

An introduction for the scene, which will be presented by one person in your company. Everyone in the company will have the same introduction. Should the director be absent on the day of the performance, another actor will be called on to present this introduction.

EX: Title “Introduction”

Welcome. I’d like to introduce (Name of acting company) who will be performing Act _____, scene____. Josh will be playing __________. Cody will be playing ___________etc. Before our scene takes place, Romeo and Juliet were……

In this scene……. We hope you enjoy our performance.

10 pts = 6 to 7 full sentences

Four dated meeting logs written after each meeting, reporting what was accomplished, who did what, what obstacles were identified, what problems have been overcome, and what needs to be done by or at the next meeting.
Monday, March 9, Tuesday, March 10, Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12

For 10 pts. you will need four days of meeting logs. -3 for each missed day.

What did the group accomplish?

Who did what?

What obstacles were identified?

Which problems have been overcome?

What needs to be done by and at the next meeting?

The last four pages are the actor’s notebook which includes:

One page of marked-up text, including notes about actions, facial expressions, and voice/emotions of just the character you are playing.

For 10 pts. you are marking the script just for your character – just for your parts. You should two full pages of notes about how you say the words, not just highlighted, but how you express yourself, how you move, who you are talking to.

A page showing an ideal costume for this character, including an explanation as to why this costume is ideal.

For 10 pts. pick the outfit your character would wear if you had a perfect scenario. You may down load a picture or draw one.

A page showing the costume you actually plan to wear in your performance and explain why this costume is appropriate. Draw the costume or down load an image of the costume you would wear in your performance

For 10 pts. you will draw your character with the clothing that you will were the day you perform.

Write a one page character analysis focusing on the character’s thoughts, desires, actions, and obstacles. Do not create an artistic interpretation of your character as suggested by Springboard.

For 35 pts. write a “Character Analysis”

I am playing the part of _____________________, who is________________________. (Tell everything you know about the character).

My character thinks about________________.

My character desires _______________ because….

My character moves __________________ because…

The obstacles my character has are_____________________.

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