Course Outline and Objectives

Class: RTA Dramatics

Tutor:  Lori Grace Adams

Primary Text: Various Dramatic Literatures

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Cost: included in copy fees

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Other books/materials, etc. required for class: 1" three ring binder with sections, notebook paper, and a pencil.

Hand-held tape recorders and digital voice recorders are welcome in class for monologues and scene study.  

Performance attire will vary according to the chosen production

***Parents are responsible for getting all texts and materials unless teacher specifies otherwise.

Yearly Tuition: $272.00     Copy fee: $35    Production fee: $15

With this tuition rate, I must have a minimum of 6 and maximum of 30 students.

The options are limitless to what you and I can do!!!

Overview of class: The Rutherford Tutorial Academy Drama Class will introduce students to various facets of theater: including acting, stagecraft, makeup, scenery, dance, costumes, technical aspects of the stage and directing. This course will focus on the stage, acting, vocal projection/and singing, dancing/movement, musical theater, drama, and improvisation in depth.  However, performance is the main focus of this course.  

This course is designed for the serious student who has displayed abilities and commitment in theater AND for those who are merely curious about the stage with no experience!  Students will learn to take on leadership roles and to direct a one act play or project as well as work in an ensemble and on crew.  Students will learn to work through inhibitions such as stage-fright. 

This group will perform at least twice (once in the Winter and once in the Spring) with possible community performances.  The opportunities are endless!!!   Ultimately my goal is that my students experience a love for the stage and work through any insecurities they may posses.  My desire is that every single student develops a passion for performing in front of an audience on the 'big stage!'  

Prerequisites for this class: Auditions will only be required for project placement.  Typically each student will be asked to perform a one minute monologue or give a description of a memorable event that has occurred in their life.  

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class: 7th-12th

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student:

Easy     average XX     above average     highly challenging

Average study time for this class will be approximately hours per week. 1-2 hours per week

Tutor Expectations for Parents:  I expect parents to encourage their students to practice each week.  I require open communication with the students parents and myself in order to maximize the students potential and progress.  Please feel free to email or call me anytime.  lorigraceadams@gmail.com 615-556-8504

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