This is an introductory course designed for students with little or no theater experience that lays the foundation for future work in the theatre. Class work focuses on the exploration of theatre literature, performance, historical and cultural connections, and technical requirements. Improvisation, creative dramatics, and beginning scene work are used to introduce students to acting and character development. Theatre 1 provides opportunities to develop skills in critical listening and thinking, as well as stage presence, ensemble work, and aesthetic awareness culminating in periodic performances.
Prerequisite: Theatre 1
Students study the practical and theoretical aspects of the theatre. The practical phase involves training in the fundamentals of voice production, body movement, characterization, playwriting, advanced improvisation, advanced scene work, and acting techniques. The course will enable students to study the history of theatre and participate in performances representative of various periods and styles of this art form.
Prerequisites: Theatre 2
This course offers intensive exercises in concentration, movement, voice, imagination, and emotional recall. It also includes close examination of acting techniques for practical application of the craft through in-class productions. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated setting, students will assemble a portfolio that showcases a significant body of work representing personal vision and artistic growth over time.
Prerequisites: Theatre 3 Honors
This course offers intensive exercises in concentration, movement, voice, imagination, and emotional recall. It also includes close examination of acting techniques for practical application of the craft through in-class productions. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated setting, students will assemble a portfolio that showcases a significant body of work representing personal vision and artistic growth over time.
Teacher permission required for this course.
This course will introduce students to the techniques used by actors/singers to play musical theater scenes believably, honestly and dynamically. Basic acting techniques will be taught as well as work in singing, text analysis, movement and speech.
Teacher permission required for this course.
This course will introduce students to the techniques used by actors/singers to play musical theater scenes believably, honestly and dynamically. Basic acting techniques will be taught as well as work in singing, text analysis, movement and speech.
This course gives students the opportunity to learn advanced stage lighting techniques, sound production, stage and set design, set construction, stage properties, fly system rigging, workshop safety, etc.
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre Arts & teacher recommendation
An advanced approach to topics covered in Technical Theatre Arts, Theatre Workshop 2 may also address the study and application of lighting design and electrics installation, sound design and sound reinforcement, special effects, and backstage leadership including stage management and stage crew.
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre Arts & teacher recommendation
An advanced approach to topics covered in Technical Theatre Arts, Theatre Workshop 2 may also address the study and application of lighting design and electrics installation, sound design and sound reinforcement, special effects, and backstage leadership including stage management and stage crew.