Dear Performing Artists (and Parents, too!):
Welcome to the Ranney Summer Programs courses Performing Arts Theatre Workshop and Drama Insights. I am excited to meet each of your children and start creating with them.
COMMUNICATION
Summer Programs Office: 732-542-4777, Ext. 2186
Specific Daily Plans and Reflections of the Day will be posted at the following site: http://lbpranneysummerdrama2015.blogspot.com/
THIS SESSION'S THEME
Students will explore the concept of "Fitting In". Using the two songs “Consider Yourself” from Oliver and “Alone In The Universe” from Seussical as a starting point, students will develop a show around the idea of what it means to belong to a group but also still be yourself. Students will also write treatments for their own scenes and monologues looking at the ideas and interpretations of "fitting in”, either in the positive or negative light that word can conjure.
DAILY ROUTINES
Location:
Generally we will be in either Panther Hall or Lower School Room ECEC 202
What to Wear:
Students should always dress in clothing that is easy to move in. Non-constricting pants, leggings, shorts and skorts are fine.
T-Shirts, button downs, and blouses are fine. Please avoid halter tops, spaghetti strap tops and any other beachy clothing.
Sneakers or jazz flats are the preferable footwear. Any closed-toe, closed-heel comfortable shoe will work. Please do not wear sandals or flip-flops as they makes fluid movement a little more difficult.
What to Bring Each Day:
a bright and cheerful attitude
folder (will be provided)
pens/pencils (last year's pencil case is fine to bring)
Mid-day Snack (no peanut products!)
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed on their active participation as well as individually measured skill development.
Writing Assignments (2):
1. Students will be responsible for writing one monologue or scene. (While all of these will not necessarily be in the final show, every student will have the opportunity to perform their piece in class.)
2. Students will be responsible for writing their program bio. Parents may aid with content suggestions, but please make sure to allow your son or daughter's own voice to shine through.
Students will receive written narrative comments at the end of the two weeks.
FINAL SHOW DETAILS
WHEN: Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
WHAT: Parents, Family and Friends will have the opportunity to see work that students in both the Orchestra and Drama offerings have prepared over the two weeks.
DEPARTURE: The show will end by 12:00pm. Students may depart with parents at the conclusion. For students enrolled in the full-day Performing Arts Academy, parents are welcome to take students at noon, if desired, however students can also participate in workshop activities through to regular departure at 4pm. It will be important, however, to have a count of students remaining for the afternoon session at least a few days prior for planning purposes.
