THEA 101 Survival Guide 2020

Name Workshop

Course Learning Objectives (CLO)

1 recognise the distinctive qualities of live theatrical performance

2 explain major concepts and terminology of theatre and performance studies
explore characteristics of a selection of plays of various genres and styles, and discuss their
3 creative possibilities in performance
explore characteristics of various performance practices across the globe, from the traditional to
4 the contemporary
5 analyse the performative and creative potential of plays through practical workshopping of text
illustrate understanding of one or more major critical approaches to drama and theatre by drawing
6 examples from plays and performances

THEA 101 Assessment 2020

Just Read the Plays Already: (4 x 5%) Online Quiz comprising short answer questions Due Thursday 20%
on course plays/readings/performances, due Thursday 5pm, weeks 3, 5, 8, 11. 5pm, Weeks 3,
5, 8, 11.

The Micro-Ensemble Project: A 3 - 5 minute presentation of a scene from one of the Weekly from 25%
assigned texts as scheduled by the workshop tutor, to be performed as part of a group in Week 3 as
workshops; students choose a performance role and a production role. 500 word written assigned by the
reflection due the week after the presentation. (10% performance (group)/ 5% tutor
contribution (individual)) 10% report

Adventures in Play-/Writing: = 2 short exercises (500 words/15% each) in response Thesis Draft 1 35%
to playtexts taught on the course (Total: 1000 words) plus 2.5% for submission of drafts Due workshops
(5% total) Week 5,

Final Due
[For the second exercise, students have the option of writing a short script for Thursday April
performance inspired by a play from the course] 9, 11.59 pm/

Thesis Draft 2
Due Lecture
#2 Week 11,

Final Due
Sunday May
17, 11.59 pm

Live Encounters: (1000 words) A critical analysis of the dramaturgical qualities of a

Due Sunday June
selected live performance. 20%
14, 11.59 pm
Workshops and weekly expectations:
1. Before the lecture: read the play and other assigned material on that topic. The play will be in the
Student reader (apart from Dawn Raids, Cellfish and Harry Potter) with some additional material
posted on the digital readings section of Blackboard.
2. Before your workshop on that topic review the play and your lecture notes
3. Attend workshop, contribute fully, get to know your workshop-mates, talk over the texts and
assessments as a group.

Extensions (applies to major assessments only, not to quizzes)

Every student may have one free 3-day extension, no explanation needed. However, you MUST
include the following statement at the top of your paper: THIS IS MY ONE FREE EXTENSION.

In exceptional and unforeseen circumstances additional extensions may be granted. To apply for an
extension, email your Course Coordinator before the assignment is due. If granted, your Course
Coordinator will inform you of the new due date. Tutors cannot grant extensions.

REFERENCING
You must reference the author/s of any actual text, quote OR idea utilised in any of your assessment,
including live performance. We encourage MLA referencing (for referencing specific types of sources see
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide
/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html
If in doubt, reference it!

THEA 101 Teaching Plan and Due Dates 2020

Week 1

Lecture Play as You Learn: Introduction to the Live Act

Monday
March 2
12 pm

Lecture How to Make a Play [The Whole Cast of THEA VUW]

Wednesday
March 4
12 pm

Week 2
Lecture How to Read a Play: Dawn Raids [ST]
Monday Workshop 1 - Introduction to the Live Acts
March 9 12
pm

Lecture It’s all Greek NH

Wednesday
March 11
12 pm

Week 3
 Lecture Antigone [NH]
Monday Workshop 2 – Dawn Raids
March 16
12 pm

Lecture We Will Shakes You [NH]

Wednesday
RTPA#1 due Thursday 5 pm
March 17
12 pm

Week 4
Lecture Romeo and Juliet [NH]
Monday
Workshop 3 – Antigone
March 23
*Greek Week Workshops in the Amphitheatre
12 pm

Lecture Realism – the best-ism? [NH]

Wednesday
March 25
12 pm

Week 5
Lecture A Doll’s House [NH]
Monday
Adventure #1 DRAFT due in workshops
March 30
12 pm Workshop 4 – Romeo and Juliet

Lecture Directing! You can do it! ME

Wednesday
RTPA # 2 due Thursday 5 pm
April 1
12 pm

Week 6

Lecture Classical China ME

Monday
Workshop 5 – A Doll’s House
April 6
12 pm

Lecture The Lucky Pearl ME

Wednesday
Adventure #1 due Thursday April 9, 11.59 pm
April 8
12 pm

MID TRIMESTER BREAK

Week 7
Lecture No classes ANZAC Day – Monday workshop groups arrange make-up sessions
 Monday Workshop 6 - Acting, Directing and Playwriting!
April 27
12 pm

Lecture Playwriting and play-wronging [NH]

Wednesday
April 29th
12 pm

Week 8

Lecture Gender and Performance ST

Monday Workshop 7 – The Lucky Pearl
May 4
12pm

Lecture Cloud Nine ST

Wednesday
RTPA# 3 due Thursday 5 pm
May 6
12 pm

Week 9
Lecture Indigenous Means for Indigenous Scenes: Māori theatre [NH]
Monday
Workshop 8 – Cloud Nine
May 11
12 pm

Lecture Cellfish [NH]

Wednesday Adventure #2 Draft due in Lectures 13/05
May 13
Adventure #2 due Sunday May 17, 11.59 am
12 pm

Week 10

Lecture Chek it hov: THEA 301 [DOD]

Monday Workshop 9 – Cellfish
May 18
12 pm

Lecture How to Write a Live Encounter[NH/ME/ST]

Wednesday
May 20
12 pm

Week 11
Lecture Harry Potter and the Cursed Child [JW]
Monday
Workshop 10 – Harry Potter
May 25
12 pm

Lecture A Devisical: THEA 302 [JW}

 Wednesday RTPA #4 due Thursday 5 pm
May 27
12 pm

Week 12
Lecture Queen’s Birthday – No school

Lecture Live Acts: The Show to End all Shows

Wednesday
June 3
12 pm Live Encounter Critique due Sunday June 15, 11.59 pm