Syllabus: Acting III 2017

The Dallas Theatre Center

Instructor: Jenny Ledel

Documents provided :

Syllabus: Acting III 2017

Play Synopses Packet
A copy of your scene will be provided
A digital PDF copy of your play will be provided
Contact information for myself and your scene partner will be provided

JUNE 5: Introduction to Scene work. Well go over the terms well use. (Objectives
vs. Actions; Scene objective vs. Super Objective) We will also introduce ourselves
around the room stating our purpose for taking the class and any personal goals
you want to share (Any questions comments or concerns before we begin.) I will talk
about each play the scenes are from. I will assign scenes that evening or the
following morning and email you your scene copy, PDF of the entire play, and
contact information. Homework: Please read your play in full before next class.
JUNE 12: Ill ask each pair performing to describe the plot of their play. We will
begin by slowly reading through each scene aloud. At your own pace, concentrating
specifically on breath, speaking on voice, relaxation, and eye contact with your
partner. Homework: Answer the following questions about your character using
lines from your scene. What does my character say about myself? What does my
character say about others? What do others say about my character? Also
provide a list of FACTS (things you know to be true) and anything else that pops out
at you from your scene.
JUNE 19: Finish reading through all the scenes with the remainder of the class. We
will begin to present homework from last class. Homework: Memorize the first half
of your scene.
JUNE 26: Finish presenting any homework that needs presenting. We will read
through the first half of each scene, memorized. Homework: Continue
memorization.
JULY 3: Finish presenting any homework that needs presenting. We will finish
reading through the first of the scenes. I will give a presentation on Guideposts.
Complete with Handout. Homework: 12 guideposts work
JULY 10: Present 12 guideposts. Homework: Continue memorization. For next
class, think about what costume your character would wear or any props you might
need in the scene. Bring those items next time.
JULY 17: Finish presenting the 12 guideposts and read through entire scene offbook
and on its feet. Homework: continue memorization.
JULY 24: We will perform each scene off book and on its feet. Homework: If youre
not memorized by now
JULY 31: Final performance. You may wear costumes, bring props. Choose your
own adventure! Perform your scene (even if it is sitting at the table reading) to the
extent of the preparation you wish! Follow your heart on this and you cant go
wrong! I want you to feel proud of what you did!

*Note: it is imperative in scene study, that you and your partner are present for the
class. If you foresee not being able to attend for any reason. Please text both
myself AND your scene partner.