Our Courses 

Theatre 

Theatre 1 - 6th (Enrollment Based) 

Course No. FAT6 

Semesters: 2 

Prerequisite: none 

Grade level: 6 

Theatre 1 - 7th/8th (Enrollment Based) 

Course No. FAT78 

Semesters: 2 

Prerequisite: none 

Grade level: 7 or 8 

Theatre 1 is designed to introduce the student to the many performing and technical aspects of theatre. Performers gain self-confidence, and develop speaking, presentation and problem-solving skills. Students will learn basic acting techniques (stage movement, developing voice, memorizing lines, etc.), improvisation, mime techniques, character development, basic scene study (group and individual monologues), script analysis, and performance critiquing. In small ensembles, duets and individually, students will prepare and perform scenes in class demonstrating these skills.  

Theatre 2 - 7th/8th (Enrollment Based) 

Course No. FAT2 

Semesters: 2 

Prerequisite: Theatre I 

Grade level: 7 or 8 

Theatre 2 at the 7th and 8th grade level builds upon the skills learned in Theatre 1. Students will continue to strengthen their acting skills in a variety of theatrical experiences, including reading and writing plays, as well as memorized and improvisational performances.

Theatre 3 - 8th (Enrollment Based)

Course No. FAT3 

Semesters: 2 

Prerequisite: Theatre 2 

Grade level: 8 

Theatre 3 builds upon the skills learned in Theatre 1 and Theatre 2. Students will continue to strengthen their acting skills in a variety of theatrical experiences.  A few out of class rehearsals and performances required. 

Theatre Playbill  (Enrollment Based) 

Course No. FATP 

Semesters: 2 

Prerequisites: audition and instructor approval

Grade level: 7, 8  

This year-long course gives students the opportunity to prepare and rehearse for events used in competitive speech/theatre tournaments. Participation in tournament competition or a class program is required. Students will develop the ability to work independently in the classroom. Students will also explore, on a developmental level, aspects of theatre production as they prepare for performances. Students will experience the entire process of mounting a theatrical production both on and offstage. This class is designed for those students developing an interest in pursuing acting and production in 8th grade and high school.