AJ93500 Gypsywood Players

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
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
Wed 18:00–19:40 G03, except Wed 15. 11.
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
Interested students must attend the initial company meeting at the time and place to be announced.
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
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. Students undertake various roles in the play's production, including work on the dramatic text (analysis, dramaturgy, preparation for rehearsals), rehearsing and performing acting roles, composing and performing music, and providing technical and managerial support in areas that include lighting and sound, stage and costume design, grant applications and financing, advertising and promotion, and coordination of touring travel and dates.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to identify and understand all the elements involved in producing and performing a stage play with musical accompaniment. Each student will, in addition, thoroughly learn and demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements of a particular designated role in the play's production.
Syllabus
  • TOPICS COVERED over the course of the term include:
  • Theater performance as teamwork: assignment of roles, artistic "direction," actors, technical staff, support, PR, etc.
  • Analysis of a dramatic text; preparation for auditions and rehearsals
  • Rehearsals, including initial readings, regular weekly rehearsals, intensive rehearsal weekends, and final tech and dress rehearsals in the theater space
  • Design and manufacture of props, costumes, stage furnishings, etc.
  • Composition, rehearsals and performance of musical components of the production, along with sound effects
  • Organization of publicity, promotion, bookings and ticket sales
  • Successful execution of the stage performances
  • Touring of the production to other cities and venues, in cases where this is arranged
Teaching methods
VARIOUS GOAL-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES, including:
Scriptreading and analysis
Organizing and managing teams
Character analysis and development
Instruction in stagecraft
Regular rehearsals and scheduled performances
Assessment methods
The course consists of rehearsals, individual practice and the public performances. The assessment will be based on participation in and fulfillment of given tasks, which will 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. Active participation in rehearsals and performances, as well as ticket sales and other managerial tasks, is required.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
The "exception" (výjimka) for enrollment will be granted upon a successful audition and/or assignment to a role within the company.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR AUTUMN 2023:

This term's production will be "Tracy's Tiger," under the direction of Rebeka Hrubšová.

Regular meetings and rehearsals will be at 6 pm WEDNESDAYS, normally in room G03 (downstairs in Building G) unless otherwise announced.

The organizational meeting AND auditions for acting roles will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Before that date, interested students should review the materials in this online folder, follow the instructions there and fill out the relevant questionnaire:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1V-dX__bXZsmzNaDm5l8xKXvLTOF0O-Bp

Further important dates are as follows:

THE INTENSIVE REHEARSAL WEEKEND: October 20-22 in Olomouc

THE TECH REHEARSAL: November 30 in Barka Theater from 1pm until 9pm

THE PERFORMANCE FOR HIGH SCHOOLS: December 4 in Barka Theater at 9am

THE PREMIERE: December 4 in Barka Theater at 7pm

THE SECOND PERFORMANCE: December 9 in Barka Theater at 7pm

For further information, contact the director: rebeka.hrubsova@gmail.com

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, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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