Description:

Students will combine acting, interpretation and rhetoric as they analyze and perform poetry, prose and dramatic literature and present public performances. Through the process of reading, studying, investing, rehearsing and performing literary and nonliterary works, the student will learn to pay particular attention to the voice embodied in a given text and the cultural and social context within which that voice speaks. 3 hrs./wk. plus rehearsals. This course is typically taught in the spring semester.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Further develop performance techniques appropriate for oral interpretation.
2. Develop performance techniques appropriate for readers theatre.
3. Compile thematically unified scripts from a wide body of literature.
4. Present readers theatre for public and/or educational performances.
5. Recognize and demonstrate productive attitudes and work habits in the classroom.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Performance Techniques for Oral Interpretation
   A. Use physical qualities that clarify the interpreted literature.
   B. Use vocal qualities that clarify the interpreted literature.
   C. Use emotional and sense memory to clarify the interpreted
literature.
   D. Prepare effective introductions to solo interpretations.

II. Performance Techniques for Readers Theatre
   A. Describe the purpose of presentational theatre.
   B. Develop physical and vocal qualities that clarify the interpreted
literature.
   C. Describe the role of the interpreter.
   D. Demonstrate appropriate styles of delivery, such as:
      1. Developing methods for using the manuscript.
      2. Creating and changing the interpreter-audience relationship
through manipulation of the physical space.
      3. Using chairs, cubes, stools, and the floor to complement the
script.

III. Compiling Thematically Unified Scripts
   A. Describe types of organizational formats.
      1. Single text script
      2. Expanded script
      3. Collage script
   B. Integrate non-fiction sources.
      1. Personal narratives
      2. Diaries and letters
      3. Biographies, autobiographies, and histories
      4. Letters
   C. Differentiate between chamber theatre and readers theatre.
      1. Describe and perform narrative points of view.
      2. Distinguish virtual present from virtual past.
      3. Create chamber theatre scripts adapted from narrative fiction.

IV. Public and/or Educational Performances
   A. Participate in service-learning opportunities.
      1. Senior citizen communities
      2. Elementary, middle, and/or high schools
   B. Perform in formal programs as arranged by instructor or theatre
department.

V. Attitudes and Work Habits
   A. Identify and develop positive attitudes toward tasks and fellow
classmates appropriate for the classroom and outside rehearsal times.
      1. Giving and accepting constructive criticism
      2. Maintaining a cooperative work environment
   B. Identify and develop productive work habits.
      1. Completing tasks by assigned due dates
      2. Being prepared for in-class rehearsals

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

1. Oral interpretations (minimum of 2)
2. Readers theatre/chamber theatre performances (minimum of 2)
3. Submit typed readers theatre or chamber theatre script
4. Submit typed dramatistic, literary or content analysis (minimum of 2)

See individual instructor's syllabus for specifics of how these methods of
evaluation are weighted.

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.