Students in this class will be working on developing characters and a completed scene within the confines of a written script.  Each learner will be assigned a scene and a scene partner or partners.  Over the course of ten weeks, students will read the script and find details about their character as well as their relationship to the other character(s) in the scene.  By the end of class, all students should have a production-worthy scene to share.  

This course can be taken multiple times, as each class will have different scenes and different scene partners.

Below is a rough outline of the class structure.  Activities, and timing are subject to change according to the needs and goals of the members of the class.  

Week 1 
In week one we will get to know each other and learn some basics.  
Students will participate in ice breakers and ensemble building exercises and start to become comfortable with their classmates.  
We will look at some scripted scenes as a group and discuss how we find information about a character and their traits.
We will do some audition type activities and students will be asked to read different parts.

Week 2
Students will receive their assigned scenes and roles.  
We will once again do some ensemble work and allow scene partners to interact with each other.
We will discuss what makes a character engaging for us.  
Students will have the opportunity to read through their scripts on their own then we will do a table read of all the scenes.
Students will make a list of characteristics and 'facts' about their characters.  They will also have the chance to do character sketches and/or write them a short biography or timeline.  

Week 3 
In week three we will continue our ensemble building efforts, and do some exercises pertaining to objectives.
We will discuss the relationships between characters and begin to develop their history together.  
We will figure out what happened before the scene started, for each of the characters, and begin to breakdown the moments, or beats, of the scenes.
Students will have the opportunity to read their scripts with their scene partners.

Week 4
In week 4 we will pin down characters' objectives and find ways of pursuing them.  
We will do some improv exercises to help solidify these goals and their immediate importance to the character.
I will work with the groups, individually, while the other groups practice on their own.
We will begin to discuss constructive critiquing of performances.  If time permits, we may watch a clip and give some critiques.

Week 5
In weeks 5 we will work on some memorization tricks and tips.  
We will continue working on character development, scene building, ensemble and objectives.

Week 6
In week 6, students will support each other to get everyone off book. 
We will continue all of the above and start to discuss costumes, props, set pieces, sound and lighting.
I will again work with each group individually, while the other groups practice/work on tech ideas, on their own.

Weeks 7
In week 7, students will rehearse their final scenes.
This week, we will watch scenes and audience will practice giving constructive critiques.

Week 8
In week 8, students will pull in their tech elements and rehearse scenes to incorporate them.

Week 9 
Final Dress Week!! 
We will rehearse all aspects, and I will work with each group individually. 

Week 10
Showtime!!  
Audience will complete critiques for each scene.
We will reflect on the journey, the final scenes and our experiences in the class.
We will celebrate our accomplishments!!