Fair Warning

**Be sure to read the post below this one**
SCENE LIST HAS BEEN POSTED

Yes, I know....

the drama games suddenly got HARDER. :)
how evil of me to make you **work** in drama class! *gasp!*

but you might not realize how much you're improving!


OK, seriously... 3 things:

1. I know the games are harder. Don't be discouraged. You'll get better at characterization, just like you all got better at subtexting and showing emotion. And don't worry, the "old" games aren't gone for good. I'll use them for warmups now.

I'm hoping to sharpen some particular skills in characterization -- and that means challenging you to do more quick thinking with speedy creativity. [Quick! Here's a shirt! What kind of person would wear it? OK -- act like that person!]

We're all in this together -- throw yourself into the moment and enjoy it.


2. Participation Grades:
You guys are all participating well. It's time to crank that up a bit:
Beginning this week, I'll give just 4 points (out of 5) for "good, solid, show up to class on time and join us in all the games" participation. Give me 110% and you'll get the 5/5.


3. DVD Assignment
You'll get your DVD of the monologue performance ASAP as well as a partner to share it with. Work out who'll use the DVD first ... and make sure you leave your partner enough time to do his/her homework!

By Friday you need to watch your own monologue performance and fill out the analysis sheet.
Turn in the sheet whenever you finish it (no later than Friday afternoon).

Partners can fight over who gets to keep the DVD. =) If neither of you wants it, please give it back to me.


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Smile.
I've got some fun stuff up my sleeve too . . .

expect nothing less.
=)