• Improvisation Games, character development exercises, improvisation of scenarios, write-arounds, and role reversal will be just some of the methods used to create material. Everything will be video taped for reviewing the same day.
• Workshop With script in hand, transcribed from the videos, students will be asked to perform their pieces. These workshops of the script will in turn be videoed for the next part of the process.
• Editing Students will view their work and will be asked to make cuts to pare down the script and get rid of material that either does not work or does not add to the theme.
• Production Using all the students and props and costumes already available, the play will be presented to other students, teachers, and invited community members.
OTHER FEATURES
Language Arts Classes & Drama Classes As the residency is flexible in scheduling, Language Arts classes and Drama classes can also be accommodated within the program. It is recommended that each class be given two different visits by the artist, on two different days. All scheduling is done in consultation with the School and the Artist, and must be approved by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Workshops I offer workshops in clown, acting, and juggling. Although these are not the focus of the residency they are a way to get more students involved. Workshops can be scheduled after school or during lunch, or they can be used in a classroom situation. They should be open to students excluded from the immersion
Workshops are a great place to exchange techniques. An in-service workshop can be offered for teachers who wish to discuss ideas in theater games and improvisation work. Topics could include: clown scenario, sensitivity/trust exercises, and ensemble building.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE (ONE WEEK)
Preparation & Pre-residency
Meet with teachers two months before Residency.
Meet with select students two weeks before Residency.
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8:00 am - Noon Concept Development Improvisation Workshop Editing Production
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Language Arts #1 Language Arts #3 Language Arts #1 Language Art #3 Rehearsal
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Language Arts #2 Language Arts #4 Language Arts #2 Language Arts #4 Performance
After School (or Lunch)
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Clown workshop Juggling workshop Teachers In-service Drama Club
SAMPLE BUDGET
(Based on a one or two week residency 400 km outside Calgary)
One Week Two Week
Artist Fee $1,300 $2,400
Video Materials 25 25
Production Costs 125 125
Per diem (Including Accommodation) 200 400
Travel 100 100
GST n/a n/a
Totals $1,750 $ 3,050
NOTES
1. Video materials include blank tapes not supplied by the school.
2. This amount also includes misc. costs.
3. Per diems and travel costs apply only to schools outside of Calgary and may be more, depending on distance and costs.
REQUIREMENTS
• A large working space, usually reserved for drama classes.
• Video equipment including monitor, camera, and instant play-back.
• Students will need pen and paper.
• A computer and a printer with word processing capabilities for creating clean copy of scripts and to facilitate changes.
• Use of any properties or costumes that have been stored from a previous production.
• A typist for the fourth day of the workshop. (4 hrs.)