Beginning Theatre

Copper Mountain Middle School

Miss Kristin Richins

Course Description
Beginning Theatre is a beginning level course that covers the four aspects of theatre: create, connect,
perform, and critically respond. Students will experience theatre and performance, learn to
communicate, work in groups and promote self-confidence.

Required Materials:
Pen, Sharpened Pencil and Paper
Highlighter
Space to keep returned work and scripts (3-ring binder)
Movement clothing for Stage Combat
Performance/Audition Clothing (Boys: Dark slacks, nice button down shirt (any color), tie, dress
shoes. Girls: Dress, skirt, or nice slacks, dress shoes.)

Assignments and Grading Breakdown

Class Performances, Quizzes, Tests: 50%
Daily Classwork Points (in class only): 30%
Theatre Critiques, Reflection Journals and Assignments: 20%

Course Outline
Note: order may change and things may be added according to student and other needs.
Improv: learning to interact, act, react, and trust.
Voice: Character Creation, Voice Diction
Playwriting: Writing, Critiquing, Performing
Movement: Duo Pantomimes, Stage Combat
Monologues: One Person Performance. Combine all weve learned.
Scenes: Working in Groups and Acting/Reacting

Class and Rehearsal Guidelines

1. RESPECT (for teacher, peers, equipment, time)
2. Be on time and prepared
3. Use the restroom during passing time
4. Have fun!

I am so excited to have you (your student) in my class! Please contact me with any questions or
concerns.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
kristin.richins@jordandistrict.org
Class Website: missrichinstheatre.weebly.com
 Beginning Theatre
2016-2017

Student Name: __________________________________ Period _____

Parent/Guardian Names:______________________________________________________

Parent Number:___________________________

Parent Email:_____________________________ Best contact method: _______________

Media Use and Privacy and Content Advisory:

Students in all theatre classes at CMMS will often view relevant and age-appropriate media from
various film, television, and internet sources. Video recordings of in-class performances may be used
in evaluating student work. Photos of student performances may be posted on the CMMS and/or
class website and Facebook page. If students or parents do not want photos posted, they may
indicate below.

I give the students choice in a lot of what they do, however, I encourage and only allow G and PG
rated performances in my class. Because of the amount of theatre performances and writings, it is
not possible for me to screen everything your student may read. When choosing a monologue and
scene your student may come across language or things they or you as parents consider to be
inappropriate. If they would still like to perform the scene or monologue, they may cut or change
the words to be more appropriate. I will never make the students perform something they are not
comfortable with. Please talk to me if the student, you or any member of the group is having issues.

Contract:
-I give permission for my student to watch G and PG-rated movies or clips _____Yes _____No
-I give permission for photos or videos of my students performances to be posted on the CMMS
and/or class website and Facebook page. _____Yes _____No
-I am willing to arrange for appropriate Performance/Audition Clothing ____Yes ______No

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Parent/Guardian Signature Student Signature

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Kristin Richins CMMS Administration