FF:AJ93500 Gypsywood Players - Course Information

AJ93500 Gypsywood Players

Extent and Intensity

0/0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

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

Wed 17:30–20:45 G31

Prerequisites

SOUHLAS
Previous theater or performance experience is not required. Please attend the initial meeting of the course (in 2017: Wednesday, 20th September at 5.30 pm in G31). Information about students' backgrounds and interests will be collected then. Auditions for performing roles will occur the following week. Formal enrollment in this course will occur after students are assigned and have accepted their various roles within the company.

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

This course is a practical exercise in drama. During the semester a play (or plays) in English will be rehearsed to be performed in December. Normally, rehearsals occur every week, as well as during a day-long initial weekend rehearsal and a long intensive weekend (Thursday - Sunday) at an out-of-town location in November. Additional intensive rehearsals are scheduled over a weekend in early December, as well as on other dates in late November and early December as needed. Performances usually occur during the second full week of December. Additional rehearsals and performances, including touring performances in other cities, as well as a second production if the personnel for it are available, may be scheduled during the spring term.

Further details will be available at the initial meeting of the course, on Wednesday during the first week of the fall term (in 2017: 20th September at 5.30 pm in G31).

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

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2017, recent)
  
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