Basic Acting, Fourth Period, Tuesday

[actingreaper]

Daisy's classroom was set up with several couches arranged in a semi-circle facing a podium and a cleared area for staging any scenes. A comfortable looking leather chair was placed to one side of the cleared area -- this was Daisy's director's chair. Those folding things were for weenies. She sat here as the students entered, sipping a glass of carrot juice.

When everyone had gathered, she got started. "Hi. I'm Daisy Adair and this is Basic Acting. If you're in the wrong room, out with it now, or just decide to be an actor, already. First thing's first, role call. Please state your full name, including any middle name or nickname, then tell us your favorite actor or actress, and why you chose this class."

She went on to pass out the syllabus. "As you can see, we'll have a full period's worth of activity every week, so please try to be on time. If you can't make it to class, it's up to you to contact me or another student and find out what you missed. If you miss more than one class, you'd better have a really good reason. For the monologue and scene requirements, I'll be bringing texts in to each class and have them available in my office, which will be open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. You're welcome to look around on your own for material, as well, as long as you let me know where you're getting it. Hell, even write it yourself. Again, just let me know."

"We'll start off easy for our first class. What is acting? Why do we act? Is it just on stage, or do we do it elsewhere? And I don't mean just movies. Thoughts? Questions? Concerns?"

[ooc: the links provided in Daisy's first office hours will be posted in her profile at my first opportunity. They're weblinks of monologues and scenes, but like Daisy said, feel free to write or find your own, or handwave it if you need to. I'd love to see what you can find, though.]

Comments

Re: Talk to Daisy

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

After class, John hangs around to ask one specific question. "Can I bother you for a minute?"

Re: Talk to Daisy

[actingreaper]

"You already are, kid. What's on your mind?"

Re: Talk to Daisy

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"I took a class similar to this during the summer session," he says. "And I have TA experience. And I'll do just about anything to embarass myself. Need a TA that has no tact and will wear spandex if asked?"

Re: Talk to Daisy

[actingreaper]

Daisy's eyebrows shot up. "Comic relief sort, huh? Yeah, sure. I could use a lacky. Thanks for offering."

Re: Talk to Daisy

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"I do have experience though," he says. "I was in the Christmas pageant last year. Sang and danced and did jazz hands. I was the Little Drummer Boy."

Re: Talk to Daisy

[actingreaper]

"That must have been very exciting for you."

Re: Talk to Daisy

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Not really." He shrugs. "The costume was uncomfortable and the former principal stole my toaster at the end of the pageant."

Re: Talk to Daisy

[actingreaper]

"Right." Another crazy student. Fun times. "Well, I'm basically looking for someone who doesn't mind being a punching bag a volunteer for any demonstrations, and might be able to lead the class from my notes if I'm not here."

Re: Talk to Daisy

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

He nods and says, "Okay. I did it for Professor Ted's class last year. I'd be happy to help out in this class."

Re: Talk to Daisy

[actingreaper]

"Well then, thank you."

Re: Talk to Daisy

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

He grins and salutes like a dork. "Thanks. I'll stop bothering you now. See you next class!"