Only three more weeks!

Three weeks?!?  Where did the time go?  Today we practiced getting into character with our new parts.  We only have a few rehearsals before the play!  When is a good time for an additional dress rehearsal? 

Next week we will run through the play and hear a monologue from Kaela. 

Play Rehearsal Time!

Today we played an improv game called Stop! Go! and then we heard monologues from Jonathan, Lacey, Zoe and Fischer!  

We have also announced official casting for the play: Alice in Candyland written by Alina.

Dorothy - Reina

Wicked Witch - Zoe

Toto - Kaela

Lion - Molly 

Glenda - Lacey

Tinman - Jonathan

Dr. OZ - Fischer

Scarecrow - Alina

We are currently seeking: a lion's mane, a furry jacket and pink hula hoop for costumes or props.

Teacher Nalani is our costume director, assistant director, as well as the voice of Auntie M.

Teacher Leiloni is the director.

Alina is our playwright as well as assistant director. 

We will be rehearsing our play during class but if any additional rehearsals are needed what day or time would work for everyone? 

Spooky Stories and Improv!

This last week we had an improvisation game and then scary story telling.  This week we will be start rehearsing for our play.  I also would love to hear monologues from anyone who has not performed.  This includes: Fischer, Kaela, Lacey and Jonathan.  Zoe also wanted to grace us with another monologue.  This time lets try not to have any songs.  Only good old acting. Again this can be a piece from a play, a movie or even something that the child has written themselves!

Lights, stage, action!

This week we learned about setting the stage for acting and for a stage performance.  We also were able to have short interviews to see how each student feels that they feel how the class is doing.  I probably should have warned them first because they all seemed a little worried at first that they were in trouble.  Next week we would like to hear monologues from Fischer, Kaela, Lacey and Jonathan. 

Play Performance

I will be attending the Tacoma Youth Theatre's version of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow on October 30th at 7pm.  Please let me know if your child is interested in attending this showing.  More information can be found at: 

http://tacomayouththeatre.blogspot.com/p/see-show.html
Thanks, 
Teacher  Leiloni 

Becoming the Character

This week we discussed becoming the character. 
Next week, I will be going on the core field trip so Teacher Nalani will be taking over class so I hope that everyone will be on their best behavior.  Kaila and Mollie were going to perform their monologues but I would like to push them back a week further so that I will be there to see them.  

Have fun!

A Round of Applause for our Guest Speaker!

Last Thursday we had a wonderful visit from Maggie Knott from the Tacoma Youth Theater. She taught us about projection, pantomiming props, stage directions and more. We really appreciate her visit. If your family is interesting in participating in a play or attending one with her theater, please go to: http://tacomayouththeatre.blogspot.com/

Next Week Fischer and Reina will be presenting their monologues for the class and we will learn about creating a character. 

Have a great week working on all of your monologues and setting your acting goals!

Dramatically Yours, 

Teacher Leiloni