Theatre
Theatre I: Introduction to Theatre (Grade 9,10,11, 12)
Course Code:
1 Credit
Prerequisites:
Course Fees: $30
Theatre I introduces students to the world of theatre. Students will learn basic acting techniques, learn about various careers in the theatre, basic staging, design elements, and script and film analysis. Theatre I will also introduce students to know and understand the history of theatre. We will explore from ancient Greek theatre to the Modern American Broadway Musical. Students, after taking this course, will have a basic knowledge of the theatre. Students will have the option to take Theatre II or Theatre III after the completion and passing of theatre I.
Theatre Production (Grade 9, 10,11, 12)
Course Code:
1 Credit
Prerequisites:
Course Fees: $30
Theatre Production will expand and challenge students in the technical world of theatre. Students will learn about light design, light plots, light plot drafting, drafting for scene design and software that is used for drafting. Students will also be exposed to costume design, costume construction, and make-design and application. Student will learn about creating mood with the design of a show and developing an aesthetic for a production and as a designer. Students will learn stage craft, scene painting, set building, sound design, and further expand of the analysis of scripts. While in this class, students will develop a design portfolio.
Theatre Production II (Grade 10,11, 12)
Course Code:
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Must have taken and passed Theatre Production I
Course Fees: $30
Theatre Production II is the second part of Theatre Production I. Students will apply more techniques to stagecraft, costumes, sound, and lighting. Students will be assigned to create designs for various productions. Students will work to develop a portfolio demonstrating the information learned and demonstrate the application of theatrical techniques.
Theatre II/III: Advanced Acting (Grade 10,11, 12)
Course Code:
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Must have taken and passed Theatre I
Course Fees: $30
Advanced acting is a class based solely on performance. Students will learn acting techniques of great theatre acting teachers. Students will develop a repertoire book that they will be able to use for auditions. We will study the components of musical theatre while expanding on acting for a play. Students will learn various acting styles from classical theatre to contemporary theatre. Students will learn and understand the capabilities of character analysis to tell the character's story. Students will produce a theatrical work as a culminating project to demonstrate the acting techniques learned throughout the year.