The Performing Arts pathway at Atascadero High School focuses on the direct creation of art and entertainment by the individual artist instead of through a secondary physical medium. Performing artists are themselves the medium of creative expression.  

The CTE classes include: an Introduction class - Introduction to Theater, a Concentration class -Advanced Acting: Stage and Film and finally a Capstone class, Technical Theater. Students that choose to participate in the CTE Performing Arts Pathway and complete all three classes will have a certificate of completion  and a recognition at graduation for their accomplishment. 

"CREATIVITY IS THE NEW CURRENCY FOR THE 21st CENTURY!"

Theatre students learn to exhibit creativity in such areas as acting, design, playwriting and  directing, What is exciting is that through this process they become confident, well spoken, creative thinkers.  Employers are not always aware that theatre experience also helps students  learn creative problem-solving techniques that is directly applicable to virtually any job they have. This gives an advantage to those with a performing arts background, in a very competitive world. 

 This page is a collection of student works completed in one or more of the courses offered.