Mz Byrne's Performing Arts classes

I love teaching this class!!!  And my students, almost without exception over the past 20 years, have really enjoyed this class, even when they were terrified to be in it!  So if you are nervous about this class, give it a chance.  You won't regret it, and you will benefit greatly by gaining cionfidence, learning group skills, taking risks, and exploring the wonderful world of the imagination.

There is no written homework for Performing Arts. The only things students are responsible for outside of class are props and/or costumes for some of our performances. These are items brought from home; no one is ever expected to go out and make purchases.



Grades for performing arts are based on:

1. Use of class time. Students are exprected to stay on task the entire period, whether it is listening to instruction, working in groups, performing, or participating as an audience member.

2. Effective group membership. Students are expected to be an active, effective group member. This includes: generating and offering ideas, actively listening to ideas from all group members, compromising for the benefit of the group goal, respecting everyone and all ideas, staying on task, solving problems, resolving conflicts, and bringing in costumes and props when assigned them.

3. Learning and applying the following stage skills: correct entrances and exits, coming downstage, cheating out, correct blocking, staying abreast, and staying in front of props and/or using them effectively.

4. Character Development which includes: vocal projection(most imperative!), effective use of facial expression and body language, focus and concentration, correct manifestation of emotion, dialogue and vocal intonation



Please call me with any questions, comments, and/or concerns @ 938-8617. Thanks. Mz Byrne