March 23, 25, 26

MARCH  23, 25, 26

1.  Let's ZOOM at the beginning of class to talk about our first assignment. I will send you a link.  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/689481427?pwd=dDg5YXVsK3lXTW5FK1J3aVhtcXhaQT09

2.  3. Let's rename our folders in OneDrive.
     1. Open OneDrive
     2. Right Click, Select Rename
     3. Y7 Drama - Your Name

3. Funny or not funny?  Parents on the first day back to school: https://youtu.be/sS6inrZ0168

4.  Criterion A Knowing and Understanding - Theatre throughout the ages
     Begin research on Commedia dell'Arte

First, enter your Drama Process Journal Folder on Microsoft One Drive,
Next, click  on +New (above in the task bar) and
Then, click on Word document.

Type your name at the top of the document and type:
  Criterion A Knowing and Understanding - Commedia dell'Arte

 (Look at the history of Commedia dell'Arte:  include where this art for originated, important dates, vocabulary related to Commedia, important people associated with that theatre style.  Include other interesting information that you find in your research and Fun Facts) 

You can include:
1. Commedia dell'Arte is an Italian phrase.  What does it mean? (Translate into English)

2. Where and when did Commedia dell'arte originate?

3. Describe the living conditions for peasants in Italy at this time.

4. Find images of upper class Italian citizens (include them here). What conclusions can you draw about their lifestyle and wealth?

5. Where was Commedia first performed? Why? How were the performers paid?

6. Define “stock character.” (Use your own words)

7. Define "troupe". (Use your own words.)

8. Explain the use of masks and costumes.

9. What props did they use?

10. Include at least three fun facts or other significant information that you learned about Commedia dell’Arte worth sharing with others.


5.  If you have finished your Research, please watch the video:

Now, let's watch the Modern Family pilot.  Remember that the "pilot" episode is the first episode of a series and tends to identify characters and plot line. Why is this series entitled "Modern Family"?  What can you surmise from the title?

Modern Family is a modern day example of Commedia dell'Arte stock characters.

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02287/Modern-Family-cast_2287290b.jpg

You can watch it here:
 https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6v4s6c