Theater and its double

Jiyoo Jye
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THEATER AND ITS DOUBLE


In recent plays like Detroit ‘67themes of hope and love are intertwined with the events of public school riots amidst the cultural landscape of Motown. The play is not only a portal into American history but also reflects on issues that remain culturally relevant today.

We will be working with experts from the Central Square Theater to learn ways to recontextualize a significant moment in history to a contemporary audience through script writing, acting, and much more. Drawing parallels from historical narratives, students will play out different acts using custom designed props. Students will learn to understand how reenactments can become a powerful tool for reliving moments from history- through the lens of different people.


Presentation

Jiyoo Jye

Studio Schedule

Jiyoo Jye
SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 
TUESDAY 
WEDNESDAY 
THURSDAY 
 FRIDAY 

15
16
17
18
Holiday

Assembly
Portfolio Day
Studio Overview
Intro Activity: Mask Spectacle
The Crucible
Events Revisited 

 HW: Reflections
Masks/Blackbox Workshop
Research Events/ Presentations
Image Monologues
Group Formations
Design Elements
History of Theater: Styles

HW: Cultural Theater Research
21
22
23
24
25
Assembly
Improvisation 
Brainstorming
Final Prompt Explained

Scene Work 
Script Writing
Table Read
Prototyping
Design Element II
Prototypes
Desk Critique
 Screen Writing
 Staging/Critique
 Prototyping

 Rehearsals
 Scripts
 Memorize monologues
28
29
30
31
11/1
 Assembly
 Finish Script
 Opening Movement
 Props 

Brief V1 Assigned

Brief V1 Due
Scene Rehearsal Props
Peer Edit Brief V1
Lighting
Brief V2 Assigned
Scene Rehearsal
Props
Monologue Review with History Critic

Brief V2 
Brief V2 Due 
Scene Rehearsal

Brief V3 Assigned
Scene Rehearsal
Presentations

Brief V3 Due

Session III: 10/15 Tues -11/1 Fri

Alexander’s is a place where people gather to share their stories. You never know who will walk into this timeless bar and transport you back to a moment in time. This is where echoes of riots reverberate through the ceilings, where spirits of rebellion linger in the air, where the past merges with the present and whispers near futures. 

Directed by Jacqueline Parker of the Central Square Theater, this story is woven together from monologues written by students. It captures events from history that are at times tragic and at other times victorious. Presented in a non-linear narrative, different characters show us a glimpse into the pulse of their time. As their intimate world becomes ours, events revisited are re contextualized with the present.