Maricopa Community Colleges  COM243   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/13/94
COM243 19956-20086 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Interpreter's Theatre
Study, analysis, rehearsal, and performance of various types of literature.
Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: THP243
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
COM243   19956-20086 Interpreter's Theatre
1. Trace the origin, history, and growth of interpreters theatre as an art form. (I)
2. Describe the criteria for selecting or writing literature for performance. (II)
3. Adapt literature into a script format for production. (II)
4. Describe current copyright regulations, and explain how to abide by them. (II)
5. Audition for and act in an interpreters theatre production in class. (IV, V)
6. Describe and practice a variety of interpreters theatre presentation styles, including children's productions. (IV, V)
7. Express the essence of a written text through projecting one's own feelings and emotions. (IV, V)
8. Practice directing techniques for staging, casting, and evaluating performance. (III, IV, V)
9. Direct an interpreters theatre production in class. (III, IV, V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
COM243   19956-20086 Interpreter's Theatre
    I. Theatre of the Mind
        A. Terminology
        B. The theatre in interpreters theatre
          1. Development as an academic activity
          2. Vitalized literary study
          3. Personal development
          4. Cultural enrichment
          5. Creativity
        C. Interpreters theatre and the stage
          1. Origin and history
          2. Amateur interpreters theatre
          3. Interpreters theatre and experimental playwrights
      II. Selection and Adaption of Material
          A. Selection of script materials
          B. Selective criteria for plays
          C. Adaption of the material
          D. Compilation
          E. Creation of the original script
          F. Preparation of the script
          G. Current copyright laws
        III. The Director Prepares
            A. Analysis of the script
            B. Staging the performance
            C. Physical arrangements
          IV. Casting, Rehearsal, and Performance
              A. Casting the characters
              B. Auditions
              C. Initial and exploratory rehearsals
              D. Rehearsals for growth
              E. Evaluative rehearsals
              F. Polishing rehearsals
              G. Performance
              H. The director's checklist
                1. Adaptation of script
                2. Staging
                3. Performance
                4. Evaluation of script in performance
            V. Interpreters Theatre for Children
                A. Values and advantages
                B. Selection of age-appropriate scripts
                C. Arranging scripts for children
                D. Directing the show for children
                E. Interpreters theatre in the elementary classroom
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