The Stagecraft class has been plugging along building flats (painted backgrounds), platforms, rose bushes and more for the upcoming play, Alice in Wonderland. They have had the opportunity to learn how to use electric and battery-powered drills, a router, electric sanders, and even a miter (chop) saw. And the only causalities are a some of Ms. Palmer’s clothing- she can’t stay away from that red paint! I am amazed on a daily basis how willing and able this fine crew is working and can’t wait to see how the set, props and costumes all turn out!
Here are two Prezis (presentations) about 1.) Theater Architecture and 2.) Four Main Types of Theaters.
Here is a link to the weekly lesson plans for Theater Stagecraft.
The Stagecraft class will be learning some basic design techniques using the free downloadable program, Google Sketch Up. To access some videos that teach you how to use Sketch Up. Sketch Up Tutorials Another tutorial: house
The Stagecraft class will have several assignments related to the design and production of “Alice in Wonderland,” Lionsgate’s Spring Play. In order to make educated decisions regarding their design choices, it is important that students have a full sense of the story. For that reason, they will be reading segments from Lewis Carrol’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There.”
They may access the texts, online and for free here: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass There are many other versions available, including audio readers, but this version has a nice look with illustrations. Students can download MP3 or iPod audio versions here, if they would prefer to listen to the text: Alice in Wonderland Audio Through the Looking Glass
Theater Stagecraft is a new class this semester at Lionsgate Academy. The class will be starting off with a brief exploration of Theater Architecture and the different types of stage designs.
There are some great on-line resources that students may want to access throughout the course. They are:
Stagecrafts This site offers a glossary of theatrical terms. (http://www.theatrecrafts.com/glossary/glossary.shtml)
Hundreds of British (and American) technical theatre terms, explained. In alphabetical order. Soon to be sorted by category, too.
Links and Resources (http://www.theatrecrafts.com/)
From the University of Exeter. The list includes costumes, staging, props, lighting, sound, and stage management.
Costumers\’ Manifesto (http://www.costumes.org/)
Just about anything you need to know about costuming: advice and how-to, photo references, designs, and many, many links.