Theater Lab is a performance participation class open to advanced drama students. The standards, procedures, and disciplines for this class require a high degree of commitment. Students are involved in all aspects of theater through work in school productions and class assignments. Emphasis is on advanced acting techniques, characterization, theater discipline, and a deeper understanding of theater. Students are expected to critique four theater performances. There is a project which involves the use of technology. Students are required to bring costumes & props throughout the year.

Students will learn specialized vocabulary and explore set design, lighting design and costume design. Students will reflect on design elements found in school and outside productions with design analysis and critiques. Students will learn practical application by working on productions. In the second semester, students will explore mood, color, application and perspective. Problem solving, leadership and working well under pressure are stressed. Students are expected to critique four theatrical performances. Students must provide costumes & props.

This course exposes students to theatrical experiences with musical elements in order to develop artistic choices, problem solving, positive self-concepts, & strengthening interpersonal skills. Students will review theatrical terms & foundations, introduce history of the musical. Performances & concepts will be tied into the application of acting musical roles & a small class musical play.

Imagine a theatrical production, next remove the actors, everything else is stagecraft. In this class, students will utilize their abilities and learn new skills through hands-on training. Stagecraft is a collaborative art form where you will be empowered to make decisions with a team and create seasonal productions you’ll be proud of. The physical tasks range from mild to moderate and on occasion students work with power tools and paint. Students learn everything from how to sew a button to constructing a riser.

AVID is an elective class designed to help students prepare for and succeed in college and university. Students in the program commit themselves to improvement & preparation for college. AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic “survival skills” and college level entry skills. The AVID program teaches the student how to study, read for content, take Cornell Notes, and manage time. Students participate in collaborative study groups, or tutorials, led by tutors who use skillful questioning to bring students to a higher level of understanding. AVID Senior Seminar only offered to current AVID 11th graders.