AJ93500 Gypsywood Players

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Tomáš Kačer, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Jeffrey Alan Smith, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 18:00–19:40 G31
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS

- Previous theater or performance experience is not required.
- Initial meetings with auditions will be held.
- Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. and on several weekends during the semester!
- Information about students' backgrounds and interests will be collected at auditions in order to assign the best tasks.
- Formal enrollment in this course will occur after students are assigned and have accepted their various roles within the company.

2021/2022 SEASON UPDATE:
- There will be a regular Gyspsywood production in the Spring (you will register this course in the Spring semester)
- The Spring 22 production will be announced in January/February 2022
- The Fall 21 production is "39 Steps", rehearsals currently in progress directed by Vica Spaulding. Please, contact her if you want to join the production.
We hope to see you in the Spring 2022 and we are sorry for any inconvenience.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 11 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course will NOT open in Fall 2021.
Learning outcomes
Students will learn about the entire creation process, from initial stages including work on the dramatic text (analysis, dramaturgy, preparation for rehearsals) to the final theatrical performance (including acting, technical support, design(s), promotion, and the performance itself).
Syllabus
  • - theatre performance as team-work (assignment of roles - artistic "direction", actors, technical staff, support, PR, etc.)
  • - analysis of a dramatic text (preparation for rehearsals)
  • - rehearsals (including one or two intensive rehearsal(s) - "long weekend" in Telč)
  • - manufacture of props, costumes, etc.
  • - composition, rehearsals and performance of musical components of the performance (including sound fx)
  • - realization of a stage performance (preparations, technical rehearsals, promotion)
  • - theatre performances (public Dress, Premiere, run)
Teaching methods
- distribution of tasks within the team
- theoretical preparation
- rehearsals (practice)
- performances
Assessment methods
The course consists of rehearsals, individual practice and the performances. The assessment will be based on participation and the fulfillment of given tasks (which may differ according to the various roles within the team).

Each member of the team will spend at least 36 hours of work towards a successful performance, both individually and as part of team work. Faithful attendance and active participation in rehearsals and the final performance is required!!!
Language of instruction
English
Teacher's information

- The Fall 21 production is "39 Steps", rehearsals currently in progress directed by Vica Spaulding. Please, contact her if you want to join the production.

We hope to see you in the Spring 2022 and we are sorry for any inconvenience.

The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2005, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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