Drama 10, 20, 30
CR 20.2
Research the specifics of working in theatre and/or film, including performance and career opportunities in Saskatchewan.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Research (e.g., in person, written or recorded interview) a theatre and/or film artist about the “real life” concerns of a working artist (e.g., pay, contracts, hours, health, professional unions and safety). |
| (b) | Improvise a variety of realistic and absurd scenarios related to working in theatre and/ or film (e.g., terrible auditions, “what not to do” scenarios, inequitable power relationships, interviews, rehearsal conflicts, technical malfunctions, securing an agent or position backstage). |
| (c) | Volunteer or job shadow, where possible, in a professional or community theatre, theatre school or film production company. |
| (d) | Create a presentation to represent own skills and experiences in theatre and/or film (e.g., portfolio, CV, artist statement, cover letter, audition piece, pitch for a show). |
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R009368
Wig Making and Styling: A Complete Guide for Theatre and Film (2nd ed.)
This is a comprehensive text that includes practical information about creating, styling, and maintaining wigs, including facial hair. A glossary of wig and hair terms is included as well as concise instructions and photographs to achieve the desired effects.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$160.00 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 9, 2021
R100843
Exploring Careers in TV and Film Series
Each book in this series explores how a specific profession interacts with both the television and film industries. Personal accounts and sidebars provide first-hand details about what the career is like and how students may gain experience in their schools and communities that will contribute skills to their future careers.
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Costume Design in TV and Film
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Makeup and Styling in TV and Film
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95 US
Record posted/updated:
February 22, 2022
R007542
Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen: Making and Applying Prosthetics (3rd ed.)
This is a comprehensive guide which focuses on prosthetic creation and application for stage, film and television. The resource provides technical instructions and images to achieve the desired effects.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$69.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 9, 2021
R100669
The Art and Craft of TV Directing: Conversations with Episodic Television Directors
This book is a compilation of 20 interviews with acclaimed television directors of popular programs. The interviews provide insight into the television industry and what it takes to be a director.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$44.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 9, 2021
R007784
Directing for the Stage
This book is an introduction to theatrical directing. It provides an overview of the entire process of directing theatrical work from maintaining the timetable of the production process, effectively managing auditions, and supporting and encouraging actors and members of the creative team of the production.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$24.20 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 9, 2021
R007529
Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production (3rd ed.)
This resource is a comprehensive reference guide for theatrical productions which includes history, safety, lighting, projections and other digital technology, costumes, hair and makeup, scenery, and career planning. It offers information for the novice to the more experienced individual who seeks insight into a well functioning theatre. Although some concepts may appear somewhat advanced, the information is presented in accessible language and the text is supported with photographs and diagrams.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$62.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 9, 2021
R011689
The Properties Director's Toolkit: Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication for Prop Shop Management in the Theatre and Performing Arts (2nd ed.)
The Properties Director's Toolkit is a guide to managing a prop shop and show build. It includes methods to organize and manage props from pre- to post-production.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$46.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 9, 2021
R006379
Looking at Movies: An Introduction to Film (6th ed.)
This resource discusses the fundamentals of film including: film genres, film history, cinematography, acting, editing and the relationships between film and culture. To illustrate the concepts, the book uses films students are likely to be familiar with as examples, such as the Star Wars series and Jaws.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$111.95
Record posted/updated:
February 4, 2020
R006929
Hair and Makeup in Theater
Part of the Exploring Theater series, this book explains how hair and makeup effects can play a role in setting the atmosphere for a production. Students will also learn about facets of this career and how theatre teams work together, coordinating a variety of creative roles.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95 US
Record posted/updated:
February 22, 2022
R011290
The Director's Tookit: The Directing Process From Play Selection to Production
This book is an excellent collection of techniques to guide the development of a personal stage directing style. Informative chapters take the reader from start to finish in the development of a theatrical production. It provides an overview of stage directing for those individuals seeking to obtain a good understanding of the process from start to finish.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$44.95
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R007134
ArtsAlive.ca
This website contains resources from the National Center of Arts. It provides useful resources for Dance, Drama and Music and Visual Arts in the form of research, photos, videos, audio and games supporting the arts. There are interviews with various Canadian artists, instructional videos, some short activities, glossaries, as well as links to various publications and other websites. Material from this site should be previewed to ensure suitability for the intended audience.
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021
R012343
The Technical Director's Toolkit: Process, Forms, and Philosophies for Successful Technical Direction
This book provides the reader with detailed information about the role and function of the technical director. It describes the step-by-step processes of technical direction and the responsibilities of the technical director in the mounting of a theatrical production. Leadership, management, relationship building and problem solving are traits found in efficient and effective technical directors. There is a companion website available with tools and instructional videos.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$42.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 9, 2021
R015323
Auditioning for Musical Theatre
This book investigates a practical approach to auditioning including identifying vocal strengths, choosing material, rules to guide an actor through the process, and a list of materials, genres and commonly used audition songs.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R015554
Wonderful Design: Glamour in the Hollywood Musical
This book studies the era of Hollywood musicals. It provides historical and cultural information about the glamour and aesthetics of musical films.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R019101
Performance Lighting Design: How to Light for the Stage, Concerts and Live Events (2nd ed.)
This book provides insight into theatrical lighting and gives practical ideas to achieve the desired aesthetic through planning and use of lighting techniques. Photographs and illustrations provide visual support of the concepts described in the text.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$34.53
Record posted/updated:
February 22, 2022
R022023
Treasure Island
This book features the play Treasure Island. The book begins with the play’s script and is followed by activities that explore the skills required to perform it, interviews with the director and playwright and a glossary of theatrical terms. This resource provides students with an informative presentation of a contemporary dramatic production. The performers’ lines are printed in black and stage directions are in blue.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R013567
FREE
This DVD highlights the innovative expression of youth power and the ability to motivate positive social change through dance and theatre. Set in Oakland, California, this video is the story of five inner city teens whose lives are transformed through the power of collaborative art.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
February 29, 2024
R013739
The Makeup Artist Handbook: Techniques for Film, Television, Photography, and Theatre (3rd ed.)
This is a comprehensive textbook covering a range of makeup and aesthetic application techniques for film, television, stage and photography. It includes images and pro tips to achieve different looks.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R014630
Popcorn Elder
This play is about a father and son, filled with anger, guilt and pain, seeking connection and reconciliation. As a condition of release from prison, Darren must live with his father on the rez and the two must begin to deal with their fraught history. Through flashbacks, a combination of Cree and English, and a cast of characters, this play tells the story of one family’s journey toward hope.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R010858
Acting and Auditioning for the 21st Century: Tips, Trends, and Techniques for Film, Stage, Digital, and New Media
This book provides actors with a spectrum of how auditions can occur in the 21st century. It outlines trends and tips for actors in a very practical format, given the variety of media such as blue and green screen technology, motion capture, web series, audiobook work and livestreaming. This book also addresses issues relating to actors with disabilities, actors part of a visible minority and those who are part of the LGBTQIA community.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022