Classes

Performance Classes Offered

• Theatre 1

  • Theatre I is a full year course designed to introduce the student to theatre. The class will include theatre terminology, mime, improvisation, characterization, movement, voice and diction, scene study, performance, and some elements of technical theatre. Students are required to attend and analyze live theatrical events held outside of regular school hours.

• Theatre 2-4

  • Theatre II is a full year course designed to continue student growth in the study of theatre. Students will experience theatrical literature of greater complexity, continue in-depth scene study and characterization, and demonstrate advanced acting techniques. Students are required to attend and analyze live theatrical events held outside of regular school hours

  • Theatre III is a full year course designed to extend and continue the advanced experiences in Theatre II. The course continues the upward spiral of the theatre curriculum. Scene study, theatre history, performance, auditioning, directing, and playwriting are studied in greater depth. Students will have "hands-on" experience in directing, playwriting, auditioning, and will work with problems of production and performance. Students are required to attend and analyze live theatrical events held outside of regular school hours.

  • Theatre IV is a full year course designed to extend and continue the advanced experiences in Theatre III. The course continues the upward spiral of the theatre curriculum. Scene study, theatre history, performance, auditioning, directing, and playwriting are studied at the most advanced level. Students will have even more "hands-on" experience in directing, playwriting, auditioning, and will also work with problems of production and performance. Students are required to attend and analyze live theatrical events held outside of regular school hours.

• 4th Wall

  • Fourth Wall Theatre (ILC) provides students with a creative outlet where they can explore theatre in a supportive, low-pressure environment. The class focuses on collaboration, imagination, and self-expression while building social skills, confidence, and communication through performance-based activities. Students are encouraged to take creative risks, work as a team, and discover their unique voice on and off the stage.

• JV & Varsity Theatre Production

  • Theatre Production is an advanced Theatre performance ensemble, and requires audition and teacher approval. Students in this course are actively involved in rehearsals and a variety of performances throughout the school year, occurring outside regular school hours.

• Acting Fundamentals

  • More info to come!

Technical Classes Offered

• Technical Theatre 1

  • This is a full year course in which students are introduced to the practice and design of theatrical sets, scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, properties and makeup. Students will gain training in stage management and stage crew work. All students are required to fulfill minimum work hours outside of the school day and write a review of a live theatrical performance seen during each grading cycle. Additionally, students may work as crew members for the annual musical and the UIL One-Act Play Festival. Students will be expected to paint, move heavy/dirty equipment, work with power tools, and work with hot electrical equipment. Students must exhibit a healthy respect for the safety of themselves and those near them.

• Technical Theatre 2-4

  • These are full year courses in which students research and design theatrical sets, scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, properties and makeup. Students will gain training and experience in stage management and stage crew work. Students will start a professional portfolio with items in each of the aforementioned areas. All students are required to fulfill minimum work hours outside of the school day during each grading cycle. Additionally, students will work as crew members for the annual musical and the UIL One-Act Play Festival. Crews for performances and events at the Klett PAC and/or the EVHS Theater are also chosen from members of this class. Students can earn additional theatre production credit by serving in this capacity. Students will be expected to paint, move heavy/dirty equipment, work with power tools, and work with hot electrical equipment. Students must exhibit a healthy respect for the safety of themselves and those near them.

• Theatre Facility Management

  • Through a variety of experiences with technical theatre, Technical Theatre II will afford students the opportunity to continue to study and develop their knowledge of technical theatre arts on a more challenging level. Students explore and apply a myriad of technical theatre concepts and skills. Students will exercise and develop creativity, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative skills. Participation and evaluation in a variety of theatrical experiences will afford students opportunities to develop an understanding of self and their role in the world.

• Theatre Facility Management 3-4

  • Through a variety of experiences with technical theatre, Advanced Theatre Management III & IV will afford students the opportunity to continue to study and develop their knowledge of technical theatre arts on a more challenging level. Students explore and apply a myriad of technical theatre concepts and skills. Students will exercise and develop creativity, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative skills. Participation and evaluation in a variety of theatrical experiences will afford students opportunities to develop an understanding of self and their role in the world.