AJ93500 Gypsywood Players

Filozofická fakulta
podzim 2023
Rozsah
0/0/2. 6 kr. Ukončení: z.
Vyučující
doc. Mgr. Tomáš Kačer, Ph.D. (přednášející)
doc. Jeffrey Alan Smith, M.A., Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Katedra anglistiky a amerikanistiky – Filozofická fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Tomáš Hanzálek
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra anglistiky a amerikanistiky – Filozofická fakulta
Rozvrh
St 18:00–19:40 G03, kromě St 15. 11.
Předpoklady
SOUHLAS
Interested students must attend the initial company meeting at the time and place to be announced.
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je nabízen i studentům mimo mateřské obory.
Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
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.
Výstupy z učení
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.
Osnova
  • 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
Výukové metody
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
Metody hodnocení
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.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
The "exception" (výjimka) for enrollment will be granted upon a successful audition and/or assignment to a role within the company.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR AUTUMN 2023:



This term's production will be "Tracy's Tiger," under the direction of Rebeka Hrubšová.



Regular meetings and rehearsals will be at 6 pm WEDNESDAYS, normally in room G03 (downstairs in Building G) unless otherwise announced.



The organizational meeting AND auditions for acting roles will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Before that date, interested students should review the materials in this online folder, follow the instructions there and fill out the relevant questionnaire:



https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1V-dX__bXZsmzNaDm5l8xKXvLTOF0O-Bp



Further important dates are as follows:



THE INTENSIVE REHEARSAL WEEKEND: October 20-22 in Olomouc


THE TECH REHEARSAL: November 30 in Barka Theater from 1pm until 9pm


THE PERFORMANCE FOR HIGH SCHOOLS: December 4 in Barka Theater at 9am


THE PREMIERE: December 4 in Barka Theater at 7pm


THE SECOND PERFORMANCE: December 9 in Barka Theater at 7pm



For further information, contact the director: rebeka.hrubsova@gmail.com

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Studijní materiály
Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích jaro 2005, podzim 2012, podzim 2013, podzim 2014, podzim 2015, jaro 2016, podzim 2016, podzim 2017, jaro 2018, podzim 2018, podzim 2019, jaro 2021, jaro 2022, podzim 2022, jaro 2023, jaro 2024, podzim 2024, jaro 2025.