In "Working With Monologues For Rehearsal And Development" you will develop ten sessions of study on monologues. The study contains the definition and history of the monologue; monologue vocabulary; analysis of a practice monologue, staging a short monologue; working with musical theatre lyrics as a monologue; writing short autobiographical monologues.
At the end of this course, you will have a curriculum which can be used as introduction to monologue work. You'll outline a curriculum for your classroom and tie the learning benchmarks to the new National Theatre V&PA standards, as well as to Ontario and BC curriculum expectations.
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TH:Pr4.1.7.a - Consider various staging choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr4.1.7.b - Use various character objectives in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr4.1.8.a - Explore different pacing to better communicate the story in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr4.1.HSI.b - Shape character choices using given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Cr3.1.6.a - Articulate and examine choices to refine a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr6.1.8.a - Perform a rehearsed drama/theatre work for an audience.
TH:Pr6.1.HSI.a - Perform a scripted drama/theatre work for a specific audience.
7.TH:Pr4.a - Consider various staging choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work.
7.TH:Pr4.b - Use various character objectives in a drama/theatre work.
8.TH:Pr4.a - Explore different pacing to better communicate the story in a drama/theatre work.
Prof.TH:Pr4.b - Shape character choices using given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.
8.TH:Pr6 - Perform a rehearsed, scripted scene from a drama/theatre work for an audience.
Prof.TH:Pr6 - Perform a rehearsed, scripted short drama/theatre work for a specific audience.
TH.912.C.1.7 - Justify personal perceptions of a director's vision and/or playwright's intent.
TH.912.H.3.5 - Explain how the social interactions of daily life are manifested in theatre.
TH.912.S.1.6 - Respond appropriately to directorial choices for improvised and scripted scenes.
TH.912.S.2.4 - Sustain a character or follow technical cues in a production piece to show focus.
TH.912.S.2.8 - Strengthen acting skills by engaging in theatre games and improvisations.
TH.912.S.3.3 - Develop acting skills and techniques in the rehearsal process.
P.C.2.2 - Interpret monologues through formal and informal presentations.
Tennessee Theatre standards (2018) standards were built using the framework of the NCAS which is built on four key domains: Creating, Performing/Presenting/Producing, Connecting, and Responding. Within each of these domains are foundations and standards to support the development of curriculum, programs, and learning.
(source: Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts, Summer 2018)
Please refer to National Core Arts Standards to determine the standard that best suits your needs.
17 - identify script indicators of a character’s vocal quality
18 - demonstrate that spoken interpretation is affected by characterization
20 - apply movement and gesture to clarify and enhance spoken interpretation
21 - apply previously learned speech skills to characterization and presentation
15 - initiate a dramatic situation in response to a given stimulus
16 - make logical choices spontaneously within the boundaries of situation and character
20 - critique the work of self and others through observation and expression of specific detail
27 - demonstrate economy in movement and speech by making appropriate selections
29 - demonstrate understanding of and apply the concept of status
30 - demonstrate understanding of and apply the concepts of a character’s objectives and motivation
5 - create experiences through imaging, visualizing and fantasizing
1 - analyze a script for explicit character clues
10 - critique the work of self and others through observation of specific details
12 - analyze script for clues to create antecedent action
14 - identify and use operative words in a script
15 - analyze script for a character’s transitions
17 - create and use an interior monologue
2 - create, select and sustain physical details of the character from scripted material
5 - demonstrate a character’s main objective within a scene
6 - demonstrate a character’s immediate or moment-to-moment objectives within a scene
7 - demonstrate the ability to play a character from the character’s point of view
develop the ability to analyze and assess the process and the art
10 - demonstrate effects of intonation, rate, pause and phrasing on the meaning of words
19 - discover how feelings affect a character
1 - demonstrate understanding of the need for analysis of the work of self and others
12 - analyze a script to identify character, setting and plot
Explore relationships between identity, place, culture, society, and belonging through the arts
Describe, interpret and respond to works of art and explore artists’ intent
Express, feelings, ideas, and experiences through the arts
Interpret and communicate ideas using symbols and elements to express meaning through the arts
Take creative risks to express feelings, ideas, and experiences
Explore relationships between identity, place, culture, society, and belonging through the arts
Express, feelings, ideas, and experiences through the arts
Take creative risks to express feelings, ideas, and experiences
Experience, document, choreograph, perform, and share creative works in a variety of ways
Take creative risks to express feelings, ideas, and experiences
Take creative risks to experience and express thoughts, emotions, and meaning
Develop and refine ideas and technical skills to improve the quality of performance pieces
Demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and the audience
Apply feedback to develop and refine ideas
Describe, analyze, and respond using drama-specific language
Develop a repertoire of dramatic skills and techniques through presentation or performance
Develop and refine performance skills in a variety of contexts
Improvise and take creative risks using imagination, exploration, and inquiry
Purposefully select and combine dramatic elements and conventions
Receive, provide, and apply constructive feedback to refine dramatic works
Use self-reflection and awareness of audience to refine ideas
Experience and express emotions through dramatic conventions