Here are the names of Theatrical Equipment &
Supplies from the current Yellow Pages. Anyone have comments or recommendations?

Eng Kong Engrg Works
38Toh Guan Rd East#01-53.............6515 1221

Fanta Vision Production
5 Dunlop St.......................................6392 0456

INSYNC MUSIC PRODUCTIONS
80C Lor J Telok Kurau...................... 6440 5726
Website; www.insync.com.sg

Special Cosmetic Effects Pte Ltd
150 Orchard Rd #03-67/68/69........... 6738 6209
Do.......................... 68366468

Theatrical & Stage
Lighting Equipment

AUDIO LIGHT ASIA PTE LTD
101 Boon Keng Rd #05-11 ................6742 6387

HuaThye Chan Productions
35 Tannery Rd #08-09.......................6747 0229
Fax,...................................................67473162

Stagewerkz
627AAIjunied Rd #06-09...................6883 1077

Tep Production
5 JIn Kilang Barat#07-02...................6272 1760

The Production People
2 Kirn Chuan Dr #04-07.....................6858 0060
Fax....................................................68580070

Library Hours at TCA College:

2nd Reader's Theatre Performance at Charis Christian Church, November 2006

Reaction Paper:
“A Christian Response to Theatre”

Article by Dale Savidge, written for the book SIGHTS & SOUNDS, 2006

Write out your answers to FIVE QUESTIONS (minimum).
We will be discussing this article during class time on January 22. Answering these questions will help you prepare for the discussion. You can post your answers on the blog, or submit your written answers in class.


1. Informed by your reading of this chapter, explain why theatre is a powerful communication tool.

2. How is a play not like a sermon?

3. Francis Schaffer’s understanding of a Christian worldview explains that there is a minor theme of the Bible (man is a sinner and we live in a fallen world) and the major theme of the Bible (Christ’s death provides redemption from our sin). Why does Dr. Savidge believe that plays present only the minor theme of the Bible can be powerful?

4. What is your opinion of the plays you have seen presenting the major theme of the Bible (redemption of sin through Christ)?

5. Why is theatre “is the most directly human of all the arts”?

6. Why is it important to “engage culture”?

7. What is Dr. Savidge’s suggestion for how Christians should respond to the offensive nature of many theatre productions or the lifestyle of theatre practitioners?

8. How can Christians discern to what extent they should experience theatre (as audiences and as artists)?

9. What did you learn about the difference between entertainment and amusement? Does that have any effect on how you see the use of “entertainment” in a worship setting?

10. What did Dr. Savidge have to say about playwrites playing to our sympathies?

11. What are your thoughts after reading about the objectionable elements you might find in theatre?

12. Why is working in theatre a frustrating occupation? Why would it be dangerous for a Christian?

13. Have you ever had an opportunity to “come alongside” a theatre practitioner? How did you respond to them and they to you?


Buy the book online.
A Review of the book from Createlevoyage's Dawn Fung

Sketch Evaluation
Just click here to go to our former post where this is located. The library is open on Mondays until 7PM, so you can get in there before class sometime to read those 5 sketches. Don't know the other times they're open yet, but will post the hours when I find out.

Play Evaluation Outline

Your Name:
Production:
Theatre:
Date of Performance:
Style of Play:

Author & Structure
• To whom does the play most appeal to?
• What do you think the author was trying to say? (theme)
• What did you find unique about the play?
• What would you say is the climax…or was there a climax? Why did this seem to be the climax to you?
• What did you think about the characters and their dialogue (in the writing, not the acting)?
• What question(s) would you like to ask this playwright?

Actors
• What were the names of the main characters (or descriptions)?
• Remark on these actors believability (or unbelievablity)
• Did you get the illusion that the action was spontaneous (as if it were happening for the first time?)
• Comment on their voice (quality, projection, suitability, interpretation)
• Comment on their body (gestures, movement, business)
• Comment on their emotions
• Comment on the relationships between the characters/actors (Realistic? Did they work together as an Ensemble/team?)

Technical Aspects
• What was your impression of the set? (Did it establish the proper mood for the play? Was it practical? Cleverly designed? Functional? What will you remember about this set?)
• Comment on what you noticed about
o Lighting
o Costumes
o Make-up
o Sound
o Stage Management
o House Management

Comment on the Audience’s
• attentiveness
• responses (laughter, surprise, tears)
• signs of appreciation (was the applause spontaneous or polite?)
• conversation at intermission and after the show.

Plays to see during this course:

My Fair Lady, january 13, 2:30PM, $38-$148

Everything but the Brain, January 23, 8PM, $35 Esplanade Studio Theatre, open seating, so just buy your own ticket.


Titodau, Wed. March 7, Drama Centre. If we go as a group, we can have coffee (or tea) after and discuss the show. $42-$52, 20% discount for DBS & POSB Credit/Debit Cards
[Discount applicable from 1 Jan 07 to 18 Mar 07.]
15% discount for PAssion Card
[Discount applicable from 1 Jan 07 to 18 Mar 07.]

15% discount for NTUC Gold Link Card / SAFRA Card
15% discount for PacNET PriviCard / Coffee Bean Card
15% discount for TCC Connoisseur Card
[Discount applicable from 1 Jan - 28 Feb 07.]

Imaginarius, March 10 11AM, $19

Under the Dragon Moon, March 10, 3PM Alliance Francaise. We'll go over to Newton Hawker Centre to discuss the shows afterward.

Early Bird Discounts from 3 Jan to 5 Feb 07
S$16 for Early Bird (Adult/Child)
S$60 for Early Bird Family Package (4 persons)
S$72 for Early Bird Big Family Package (5 persons)

S$62 for Family Package (4 persons)
S$75 for Big Family Package (5 persons)
[Discount applicable from 6 Feb 07 onwards]

S$14 for HSBC Cardholders


Phantom of the Opera

COURSE TITLE : Theatre Arts & Ministry Applications ADR101
INSTRUCTOR : Kimberly Creasman
DURATION : 8 January to 16 April 2007
BLOG ADDRESS : http://CreativeArtsTCA.blogspot.com

Description

This course provides students with a basic understanding in the fundamentals of ministry in Theatre Arts. Issues pertaining to the philosophy of theatre in ministry and the different facets of theatre ministry such as styles, stagecraft, personnel and performance platforms will be explored through lectures, discussions, video presentations, field trips & hands on experimentation.

Objectives
This course is to provide:

1. A framework of knowledge and appreciation for various crafts that comprise the “behind the scenes” of theatre arts.
2. A foundation in a philosophy of why theatre is an acceptable art form for followers of Jesus Christ, and it’s potential to be used to bring glory to our Creator God.

Requirements
1. Assignments:
• Reaction paper to Sights & Sounds ch3 “When the Curtain Opens, A Christian Response to Theatre” Due 22 January
• Evaluation of 5 published scripts on Christian themes (evaluation form attached, Sketch Collections on reserve in the library)
Due 26 February (the class after CNY break)
• Play Evaluations of two live performances (of the selected plays during the term) Due the week following the performance seen.
• 2 complete Play Idea Worksheets. Due: March 19
• 1 complete draft of a sketch between 5-10 minutes in length. Due March 26 (via email or blog)

2. Three Quizzes will be given on content of textbook and material covered in class Dates: January 29,
3. Regular and faithful attendance is required at all sessions.
4. Complete all reading assignments and homework.
5. Active participation in class activities and discussions.
6. Course “Exam”: Every student choose one of the following:

• an in class reading of an original piece that can somehow be used in ministry (up to 8 minutes). You may solicit help from your classmates, but each individual must create their own piece. Printed script due: 2 April. Performance on 9 or 16 April.
• an oral and creative presentation of the content of one of the chapters from the selected reading list (minimum 5 minutes) Due: same as above.



Grading

1. Exam 30%
2. Assignments 50%
3. Class participation10%
4. Class Attendance 10%

Course Materials

Pederson, Steve, Drama Ministry: Practical Help for Making Drama a Vital Part of Your Church, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1999.

Campbell, Drew,Technical Theatre for Nontechnical People, Allworth Press, 2004.

Collected sample scripts, articles and vocabulary lists from the instructor.