AJ93500 Gypsywood Players

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Tomáš Kačer, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Jeffrey Alan Smith, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 18:00–19:40 G03, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11.
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
Interested students must attend the initial company meeting at the time and place to be announced.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course is a practical exercise in drama. During the semester a play (or plays) in English will be rehearsed to be performed in December. Students undertake various roles in the play's production, including work on the dramatic text (analysis, dramaturgy, preparation for rehearsals), rehearsing and performing acting roles, composing and performing music, and providing technical and managerial support in areas that include lighting and sound, stage and costume design, grant applications and financing, advertising and promotion, and coordination of touring travel and dates.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to identify and understand all the elements involved in producing and performing a stage play with musical accompaniment. Each student will, in addition, thoroughly learn and demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements of a particular designated role in the play's production.
Syllabus
  • TOPICS COVERED over the course of the term include:
  • Theater performance as teamwork: assignment of roles, artistic "direction," actors, technical staff, support, PR, etc.
  • Analysis of a dramatic text; preparation for auditions and rehearsals
  • Rehearsals, including initial readings, regular weekly rehearsals, intensive rehearsal weekends, and final tech and dress rehearsals in the theater space
  • Design and manufacture of props, costumes, stage furnishings, etc.
  • Composition, rehearsals and performance of musical components of the production, along with sound effects
  • Organization of publicity, promotion, bookings and ticket sales
  • Successful execution of the stage performances
  • Touring of the production to other cities and venues, in cases where this is arranged
Teaching methods
VARIOUS GOAL-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES, including:
Scriptreading and analysis
Organizing and managing teams
Character analysis and development
Instruction in stagecraft
Regular rehearsals and scheduled performances
Assessment methods
The course consists of rehearsals, individual practice and the public performances. The assessment will be based on participation in and fulfillment of given tasks, which will differ according to the various roles within the team. Each member of the team will spend at least 36 hours of work towards a successful performance. Active participation in rehearsals and performances, as well as ticket sales and other managerial tasks, is required.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
The "exception" (výjimka) for enrollment will be granted upon a successful audition and/or agreement to join the staff or crew in some capacity (costuming, staging, lights & sound, company management, etc.). Everyone interested in joining the company must attend the audition on Sept. 17 at 5:45-8 p.m. (see details below).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR AUTUMN 2024: • This term's production will be "Macbeth" by W. Shakespeare. • Regular meetings and rehearsals will be at 6 pm TUESDAYS, normally in room G03 (downstairs in Building G) unless otherwise announced. • The AUDITIONS will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 17. as a workshop by Prof. Peter Harris, a visiting scholar and theater practitioner. Come prepared! Read Act 3 Scene 4 of the play and bring a copy with you (for example: https://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/views/plays/play_view.php?WorkID=macbeth&Act=3&Scene=4&Scope=scene)•

Further important dates are as follows: • • INTENSIVE REHEARSAL WEEKEND: October 26-27 • THE TECH REHEARSAL: Saturday Nov. 23 at the Barka Theater • THE PERFORMANCE FOR HIGH SCHOOLS and THE PREMIERE: Friday, Dec. 13 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. • SECOND PERFORMANCE: Monday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. • PERFORMANCE AT THE DEPARTMENTAL CONFERENCE: Thursday Feb. 6, 2025 • You must be present at the workshop (auditions), attend regular rehearsals, intensive rehearsal weekend, and be present at all performances, including the one in February.

The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2005, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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