Theatre Arts Exploration

 

This course will introduce students to basic theatre arts with acting focus and the following units of study: evaluation ofperformance, acting, pantomime and movement, diction and oral interpretation, play analysis, production, dramatic literature, theatre history. Performances will include school and community events. First semester will focus on movement/dance, singing, basic performance skills, and presentation of monologues. Second semester will culminate with a performance of a play. Out of class rehearsals and performances may be called.

 

 

 

Advanced Theatre Arts 1 & 2

 

This course will provide instruction for students who want to continue studies in acting and production techniques. Students will participate in dramatic productions and projects; explore various career opportunities related to drama and practice theatrical skills as a studio performing company. Students will have the opportunity to perform at school and community events. There will be at least one Theatre Arts production from this class per semester. Out of class performances and rehearsals may be called.

 

 

 

Stage Craft and Set Design 1 & 2

 

This course will introduce students to many of the technical aspects of play production including set design and construction, lights, sound, special effects, costumes and properties, as well as both stage and house management. Students learn by doing. This class prepares production aspects of main stage productions.