Advanced Theater Production Mastery PDF

Part 1: Investigation (Criterion A - Investigating) My Role: Choreographer As the choreographer, my job is to create and teach dance routines for the play The Little Mermaid. I make sure the dances match the story, characters, and emotions. My role includes planning, working with dancers, and help...

Part 1: Investigation (Criterion A - Investigating) My Role: Choreographer As the choreographer, my job is to create and teach dance routines for the play The Little Mermaid. I make sure the dances match the story, characters, and emotions. My role includes planning, working with dancers, and helping the director bring the play to life. Timeline: September: Research dance styles and create simple moves for each scene. October: Teach dances to the cast and practice together. November: Finalize all dances and rehearse them with music. Early December: Fix any last details and do full rehearsals before the performance. Part 2: Development (Criterion B - Developing) My Duties: Design dances that match the underwater theme of the play. Show Ariel’s gentle personality through smooth movements. Create bold and sharp moves for Ursula to show her power. Teach and practice dances with the cast. Adjust routines if needed based on feedback. Challenges: 1. Missed Rehearsals: Some cast members couldn’t attend all rehearsals. Solution: Made extra time to teach them individually or shared videos. 2. Low Confidence: Some performers felt nervous about dancing. Solution: Gave them easier moves and encouraged them. Artistic Intention: I want the choreography to bring the magical underwater world of The Little Mermaid to life. The dances should show the personality and emotions of each character. For example, Ariel’s movements will be soft and flowing to show her innocence, while Ursula’s will be strong and dramatic to show her as a villain. I aim to create dances that make the audience feel the story and characters come alive. Part 3: Performance (Criterion C - Creating/Performing) My Role in the Final Performance: Help the dancers warm up before the show. Make sure everyone remembers their moves and stays confident. Work with the lighting team to match effects (e.g., blue light for underwater scenes). Coordinate with the sound team to ensure music and dance are perfectly timed. Help the director ensure all movements fit into the play smoothly. Part 4: Evaluation and Reflection (Criterion D - Evaluating) Reflection (300 Words): As the choreographer, my job was to make sure the dances added to the story and characters in The Little Mermaid. I think I did my job well, and the dancers performed the routines with energy and emotion. The part I’m most proud of is how the dances matched the characters. For example, Ariel’s soft, graceful moves showed her innocence, and Ursula’s bold moves made her look powerful. This made the story more exciting and helped the audience connect with the characters. There were some challenges, like when performers missed rehearsals or felt nervous about dancing. I solved these by scheduling extra practice and simplifying some moves to make them easier. This made everyone feel more confident. Working on this project taught me a lot about teamwork. I learned how to adapt when things don’t go as planned and how important it is to work with the lighting and sound teams to make the performance smooth. The feedback I got from the director and performers helped me improve my routines. Overall, this experience showed me how much effort goes into making a play come alive. It was a fun and rewarding process that taught me the importance of patience, creativity, and teamwork.