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Reaching Young Actors

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Learning Objectives

- read the classic Jon Jory acting series from Dramatics magazine and identify key points 

- make connections to the teaching of acting 

In this course you will be asked to:

- read, study and reflect

- apply your learning to create a sample lesson plan

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Acting: Script Analysis
What's Going on Here?
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Open to download resource. "Like a detective, the actor has to start with the facts." Author Jon Jory explains the importance of identifying the given circumstances. Click on "Download" to view and read the article.
Working on the Engine
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Open to download resource. "The actor's homework: marking and naming the beats." Author Jon Jory explains the importance of analyzing the script. Click on "Download" to view and read the article.
Reflecting on Learning: Script Analysis
Make 1 discussion post to continue.
Make 1 discussion post to continue. In the first two articles "What's Going on Here" and "Working on the Engine", Jon Jory discusses ways to analyze a script for given circumstances and the actor's job of identifying and naming the beats in a script. Use this discussion thread to reflect on what you have read and sum up key points.
Connecting to Instruction: Script Analysis
Make 1 discussion post to continue.
Make 1 discussion post to continue. In the first two articles "What's Going on Here" and "Working on the Engine", Jon Jory discusses ways to analyze a script for given circumstances and the actor's job of identifying and naming the beats in a script. What are some specific take-aways from these articles that you might incorporate into lesson plans for teaching of acting? Be sure to look for other contributions in the thread as well to see if it sparks new thoughts.
Acting: Shaping a Role
Raising the Stakes
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Open to download resource. "Please pass the hot sauce." Author Jon Jory explores ways to "raise the stakes" to improve a performance. Click on "Download" to view and read the article.
Tactics
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Open to download resource. "How to get what you want." Author Jon Jory explains tactics and pursuing tactics as an acting basic. Click on "Download" to view and read the article.
The Superobjective
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Open to download resource. "There's what you want and then there's what you really want". Author Jon Jory explores the super objective and how it impacts everything you do in your role. Click on "Download" to view and read the article.
Reflecting on Learning: Shaping a Role
Make 1 discussion post to continue.
Make 1 discussion post to continue. In articles three, four and five, "Raising the Stakes", "Tactics" and "The Superobjective" Jon Jory discusses techniques actors can use to make a performance more compelling. Use this discussion thread to reflect on what you have read and sum up key points.
Connecting to Instruction: Shaping a Role
Make 1 discussion post to continue.
Make 1 discussion post to continue. What are some specific take-aways from these articles that you might incorporate into lesson plans for teaching of acting? Be sure to look for other contributions in the thread as well to see if it sparks new thoughts.
Acting: Rehearsals & Beyond
The Stages of Rehearsal
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Open to download resource. "Preparing for Opening Night" Author Jon Jory explores the stages of rehearsal and the way the play and your role is shaped by each. Click on "Download" to view and read the article.
The Actor's Tool Box
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Open to download resource. "Ten ways to tune your performance." Author Jon Jory closes his series on acting with ten solid tips to improve your craft. Click on "Download" to view and read the article.
Reflecting on Learning: Rehearsals and Beyond
Make 1 discussion post to continue.
Make 1 discussion post to continue. In articles six and seven, "The Stages of Rehearsal" and "The Actor's Tool Box" Jon Jory discusses the ways in which rehearsals shape a production and closes the series with a succinct list of techniques and tips for the actor's toolbox. Use this discussion thread to reflect on what you have read and sum up key points.
Connecting to Instruction: Rehearsals and Beyond
Make 1 discussion post to continue.
Make 1 discussion post to continue. What are some specific take-aways from these articles that you might incorporate into lesson plans for teaching of acting? Be sure to look for other contributions in the thread as well to see if it sparks new thoughts.
Completing the Course
Demonstrate Learning
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Upload 1 files to pass. Create a lesson plan inspired by the Jon Jory articles.
Certificate of Completion
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