This was our last class in April, which means we only have the 4 more May classes before June hits and all the drama classes start rehearsing together. Yikes! Today was also the deadline for memorization of all lines, cues, and songs. So for those few who aren't quite there yet, make that a priority this week so that we can use the May classes for fine-tuning rather than scrambling to catch up. We still have dances to learn!
Today, we did what all good actors do. We researched our characters. We watched nature videos of African animals and worked more on how to translate their movements to human bodies. As a class, we did elephants, wildebeest, and buzzards. Next week we'll continue this exercise with lions and hyenas.
For homework, I've asked each student to find out something they don't already know about their animal and bring that bit of information to class. It can be anything--habitat, diet, eyesight, range, lifespan, or any fun fact. Use the library, the internet, or any other resources at your fingertips.
Also, students should keep practicing their animal movements so that they feel natural.
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