Drama 2:  Intermediate Acting

About the Class

Drama 2 is the intermediate acting class.  In this class, students perfect their acting skills by participating as actors in at least two productions each year.  There will also be minor assignments, involving small-group scene work or individual monologues.  The goal is to perfect the acting abilities of each actor.  

Grades

Students grades will be calculated with the following weights

  • Major Performances and Tests.........................................50%
  • Writing Assignments............................................................25%
  • Scene work (monologues or small group)....................20%
  • Class Participation.................................................................10%

Classroom and Theatre Decorum

The success of this class is dependent upon each student demonstrating responsibility and teamwork.  

Students demonstrate responsibility by:
  • Adhering to assigned deadlines for line memorization.
  • Helping all members of the class maintain a clean and safe classroom and theatre.
  • Coming to class on time with a good attitude, prepared to learn or perform.
Students demonstrate teamwork by:
  • Using polite language:  "Please_________," "thank you for ________," "I'd really appreciate your help with _________"
  • Supporting each other.
  • Remaining focused on the assigned tasks and not getting distracted or being distracting.
  • Being on time, cooperative, and respectful towards the other students and the teacher.

Discipline Plan

If a student does not demonstrate responsibility or teamwork, the following discipline plan will be followed:
  • First Occurrence............Warning
  • Second Occurrence.......Warning
  • Third Occurrence..........Student fills out GVHS Student Incident Worksheet, I call home, and everything is documented in AERIES.  Depending upon the severity of the disruption, the student may also be sent to IC.
  • Fourth Occurrence........Student is automatically sent to IC, parents are contacted, and a parent conference is requested.

Syllabus Consent Form

Below is an electronic consent form (you must be signed into your official MUHSD email address to view it).  By filling out the form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the requirements and expectations of this class.