Director's Alive -- Mock Solo Project

For the Report, we will be using the Solo Project Rubric. This is your final summative for the semester.

Link to the Solo Project Rubric.
(You will not be graded for B2 or the audience talk-back element of D1)

For more detailed information, please see the Solo Project Section in the IB Theatre Guide (pg. 33-44).

Maximum 3000 words.  Due June 1 at noon to Ms. Grimes. No late work accepted! 

Here is a breakdown of the different elements for the report:

Part One: 
Theatre in Context: The context of the theorist and selected aspect(s) of the theory

--Explains the context of:

• The theatrical world that the theorist lived in
• The Theorist's life as is relevant to his/her theatrical theory and experience
• The theorists beliefs about theatre
• The theory
• How the theorist applied the theory to his/her work (including examples)  

--Uses a wide range of appropriate sources (including primary sources)

Tip: Be sure to use the theorist's own words AND analyze these! 

Avoid frivolous details that don't tell us anything about the theorist's theory and work in theatre! 

In past work, some of the keen students have spent too much time on their research. If this applies to you, be aware to not overdo this section! Make sure you detail the theory, but leave yourself room for going into detail about YOUR work. 

Part Two: 
Theatre in Process: Practical Exploration(s) of the aspect(s) of theory and the development of the piece  (Omitting B2--use of feedback)

--Explains:  

• the practical explorations of the theory that you (and your team did)
• what learning/realizations were made through the explorations
• how these explorations helped you, as a director, to make decisions about your final project
• What your intention (director's concept) is and how the explorations have led to the development of this intention.

Tip: Be sure to include photos and specific reflections. If you didn't get the photos at first, ask your actors to recreate the moment! 

Part Three: Presenting Theatre: Theatre Theory in Practice
(This will evaluated in your performance!) 

Make sure your piece shows...
--Application of the theory in your piece
--Your intention comes across clearly in the piece
--Strong use of performance & production elements

Part Four: Presenting Theatre: Evaluation of the Piece and Reflections
(Omitting part of D1 in regards to the audience talkback)

--Evaluates and Explains:  

• The performance 
• How you have met your intentions in the piece 
• The impact on the audience

--Reflects:

• On the learning gained through the process of creating your piece
• And explains the implications that the realizations have on you as a theatre-maker in the future. 

Tip: Be very specific about the moments where you applied the theory. Include photos and explain how those photos relate to the theory! 

Don't throw away the reflection! Make sure you have specific take-aways that can be applied to your future work!