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THEATRE I: INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE

Grades: 9-10 Prerequisite: None

Fee: $40

Students explore basic techniques in acting, directing, and producing live theatre as well as critical analysis of the art. A variety of performance and project assignments provide an opportunity for the individual to develop, organize, and interpret knowledge for application. Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication and collaboration skills, organizational abilities, and imagination in preparation for further learning.

 

THEATRE II: METHODS & STYLES OF ACTING

Grades: 9-11

Prerequisite: Theatre I and Teacher Approval OR Placement Exam and Audition

Fee: $40

Students apply basic techniques in acting, directing, and producing live theatre while exploring major developments in drama, major playwrights and their plays, the evolution of theatre as a culture, production styles, and critical analysis of the art. Students develop aesthetic perception as well as historical and cultural perspective through the knowledge of art forms, respect for their commonalities and differences, and by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future. The skills of analysis, problem solving, cooperative involvement, flexibility, productivity, and self-direction contribute to preparing the individual for further learning.

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THEATRE III: ADVANCED ACTING

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite: Theatre II and teacher approval

Fee: $40 * may be repeated for credit

Students refine skills in acting, characterization, script analysis, and research technique through the study of improvisation, monologues, scenes, stage combat, auditioning, and musical theatre. Students will also investigate career opportunities in theatre arts. Students develop accountability, productivity, and collaboration skills. Students also develop verbal and written skills in critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts. Students are required to perform in a scene recital each semester. Some after school and/or evening rehearsals will be required in preparation for performances.

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THEATRE IV: PLAY PRODUCTION

Grades: 12

Prerequisite: Theatre II, Theatre III and teacher approval

Fee: 40 * may be repeated for credit

Students apply acquired knowledge and skills in acting, characterization, script analysis, and focused research as they prepare a play for performance. Additional skills are developed in play selection, publicity and promotion, stage management, and house management as well as scenery, costume, prop, and sound design/construction. Students will also investigate career opportunities in theatre arts. Students develop accountability, productivity, leadership, and collaboration skills. Students also develop verbal and written skills in critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts. Students are required to participate in a one-act or full-length play each semester. After school and/or evening rehearsals will be required in preparation for performances.

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THEATRE IV: MUSICAL THEATRE

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite: Theatre I and an audition OR Placement exam and audition

Fee: $40 * may be repeated for credit

Students will participate in a diverse curriculum designed to introduce them to the concepts and practices of musical theatre as well as refine their skills in acting, singing, music theory, dance, auditioning, and performance. Additionally, students will explore musical theatre history and literature through a survey of musicals on film. Students are required to participate in a public performance each semester. After school and/or evening rehearsals will be required in preparation for performances.

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THEATRE IV: DIRECTING INTERNSHIP

Grades: 12

Prerequisite: Theatre II, Theatre III and teacher approval

Fee: $40

Students develop skills in directing and producing by applying acquired knowledge and skills in performance technique, script analysis, and focused research. Students direct and/or assist instructor in directing scene recitals, one-acts, and/or full-length plays while developing skills in organization, self-direction, leadership, collaboration, and productivity. Students also develop verbal and written skills in critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts. Selected students will be scheduled concurrently in either Theatre III: Methods & Styles of Acting or

Theatre IV: Play Production. No more than two directing students will be scheduled in each class. This class is open to seniors only. After school and/or evening rehearsals will be required in preparation for performances.

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TECHNICAL THEATRE

Grades: 10-12

Fee: $70

This is an introductory course to technical theater with work in basic stage carpentry, lighting, special effects and scenery painting presented in the form of lectures, demonstrations, and skills labs. Students are required to crew shows after regular school hours.

 

THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre I and Teacher Recommendation

Fee: $70

This is a continuation of technical theater with an emphasis on the theory and practice of set design, color, and lighting with opportunities to design for plays. Students are required to crew a shows after school.

 

TALENTED THEATER I

Prerequisite: Current talented evaluation required.

Fee: $40

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TALENTED THEATER II

Prerequisite: Current talented evaluation required and Talented Drama I.

Fee: $40

 

TALENTED THEATER III

Prerequisite: Current talented evaluation required and Talented Drama II.

Fee: $40

 

TALENTED THEATER IV

Prerequisite: Current talented evaluation required and Talented Drama III.

Fee: $40