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Students are encouraged to consider enrolling in one or more theatre arts classes. The term theatre arts is the general term used to identify all aspects of the study and practice of the theatre. It includes acting, directing, and script analysis, as well as the many aspects of what is referred to as stagecraft, including staging, lighting, set design and construction, props, costuming, and makeup. A full range of courses is offered in all aspects of theatre arts.
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE 665170* Grades 9-12 A reasonable studio fee and other supplies are required. Students develop a basic knowledge of theatre through participation in learning activities with a focus on improvisation, theatre games, and performance. They study the history and development of a variety of dramatic forms, including comedy, tragedy, and farce, as well as the ways in which the theatre reflects the culture and beliefs of diverse places and historical time periods. They develop a broad base of knowledge of theatrical texts, and they practice some of the techniques required for successful playwriting. There is also emphasis on developing methods of responding thoughtfully to theatrical performances and productions
ACTING 2 665180 Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre (Drama 1) with a grade of C or higher and prior permission of the instructor. A reasonable studio fee and other supplies are required. Students are introduced to the basic elements of acting, as well as varied styles and techniques of acting, through individual performance and scene work. They begin to develop a character through analysis, interpretation, and varied techniques; identify and apply the principles of effective use of voice and speech; study the history and development of more complex dramatic forms, including monologue and soliloquy; and study ways theatre reflects the culture and beliefs of diverse places and historical time periods. They continue to develop their knowledge of theatrical terminology and vocabulary, and read, analyze, and perform diverse theatrical literature. There is also an emphasis on exploring the basic elements of technical theatre (e.g., makeup, lighting). Students also continue to develop effective methods of responding thoughtfully to theatrical performances and productions.
ADVANCED ACTING 665190 Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Introduction to Acting (Drama 2) and prior permission of the instructor. A reasonable studio fee and other supplies are required. Students develop and refine acting skills through ensemble work using characterization, as well as a variety of acting methods and philosophies. They continue to explore the principles of effective use of voice and speech. The course emphasizes reading, analyzing, and performing material from a variety of theatrical eras and playwrights, as well as the study of diverse directors and actors. Students learn the skills necessary to be successful in unique performance styles (e.g., duo acting, readers’ theatre), as well as the many ways in which theatrical writing and performance history have influenced, and been influenced by, cultural, social, and political events. The course also emphasizes exploring the elements of technical theatre (e.g., stage management, blocking) and developing effective methods of responding thoughtfully to theatrical performances and productions.
TECHNICAL THEATRE 662150 1 Grades 9-12 662160 2 Grades 9-12 663220 3 Grades 10-12 663230 4 Grades 10-12 663240 5 Grades 11-12 663250 6 Grades 11-12 663260 7 Grade 12 663270 8 Grade 12 Prerequisites: Technical Theatre 1: Introduction to Theatre and/or the prior permission of the instructor. Technical Theatre 2-8: Technical Theatre 1 or prior course in Technical Theatre and/or the prior permission of the instructor. A reasonable studio fee and other supplies are required. Students learn the basic elements of technical theatre and apply their technical knowledge by helping to design, construct, and refine settings, stage properties and furniture, costumes, lighting, and other elements required for an effective performance or production. They learn the proper, safe use of tools and equipment, as well as the importance of planning and other organizational skills; learn to function as members of a team in developing and implementing creative designs to convey the director’s interpretation of a theatrical piece; study the history and development of technical theatre within a variety of dramatic forms, including comedy, tragedy, and farce, as well as the ways in which the theatre reflects the culture and beliefs of diverse places and historical time periods; and develop a broad base of knowledge of theatrical and technical terminology and vocabulary
ADVANCED THEATRICAL PRODUCTION 665205 1 Grades 10-12 665161 2 Grades 10-12 665171 3 Grades 10-12 665181 4 Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Advanced Acting (Drama 3) or Technical Theatre (Stagecraft) and prior permission of the instructor. A reasonable studio fee and other supplies are required. Students explore a variety of ways to combine all the elements of theatre to create an effective performance or production. There is an emphasis on reading, analyzing, and performing material from a variety of theatrical eras and playwrights. Students develop an understanding of the role of the director and other theatre personnel in developing clearly defined interpretations and points-of-view which are then implemented in effective performances and/or productions. They create and refine the subtleties of character, motivation, and behavior, making continually more effective use of speech, voice, and movement in performance(s); practice the principles of effective use of voice and speech; continuing to explore the elements of technical theatre; and develop effective methods of responding thoughtfully to theatrical performances and productions.
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