Theater

Technical Theatre I 

The standards for Technical Theatre help students apply and expand their knowledge of theatre design, production, and management. Students develop problem-solving, communication, organizational, and management skills. Drawing on fine arts and other disciplines, students work individually and collaboratively to explore the interrelated components of design, production, and management. Students practice safe operating procedures, including the care, maintenance, and storage of tools, materials, and equipment. 

Prerequisites: None 

Grades: 9-12 

Other Information: Students must work at least one afterschool event per semester or arrange for an alternate assignment with the instructor. 

Technical Theatre II 

The students in Technical Theatre II will expand on their knowledge that was learned from Technical Theatre I, including knowledge of theatre design, production, and management. 

Prerequisites: Technical Theatre I 

Grades: 10-12 

Other Information: Students must work at least one after school event per semester or arrange for an alternate assignment with the instructor. 

Technical Theatre III 

Students in Technical Theatre III will expand on their knowledge base from Technical Theatre II, including advanced concepts in theatre design, production, and management. 

Prerequisites: Technical Theatre II 

Grades: 11-12 

Other Information: Students must work at least one after school event per semester or arrange for an alternate assignment with the instructor.

Theatre Arts I 

The standards for Theatre Arts I enable students to survey theatre arts, experience and appreciate theatrical works and performances, and participate in the creative processes of producing and performing theatre. The course emphasizes foundational concepts, ensemble work, and skill development and provides theatrical opportunities for students to determine areas of personal interest. 

Prerequisites: None 

Grades: 9-12 

Other Information: Students must be part of an after-school class production in the spring or an alternate assignment negotiated with the instructor. 

Theatre Arts II 

The standards for Theatre Arts II help students make use of and build upon the concepts learned and skills acquired in Theatre Arts I. Through various modes of expression and performance, students investigate dramatic literature, theatrical styles, and historical periods. They study and respond to a variety of theatrical experiences that refine their communicative, collaborative, analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills. Students expand their artistic abilities and appreciation of theatre arts. 

Prerequisites: Theatre Arts I 

Grades: 10-12 

Other Information: Students must be part of an after-school class production in the spring or an alternate assignment negotiated with the instructor. 

Theatre Arts III 

The standards for Theatre Arts III help students assimilate and build upon the concepts learned and skills acquired in Theatre Arts II. Through various types of performance, students investigate acting styles and explore the process of playwriting, which includes research, character development, and creation of dramatic structure, conflict, and resolution. Students study and respond to a variety of theatrical experiences that refine their collaborative, analytical, interpretive, and problemsolving skills. They continue to cultivate and refine their artistic abilities and appreciation of theatre arts. 

Prerequisites: Theatre Arts II 

Grades: 11-12 

Other Information: Students must be part of an after-school class production in the spring or an alternate assignment negotiated with the instructor. 

Theatre Arts IV Honors 

The standards for Theatre Arts IV help students refine the concepts learned and skills acquired in Theatre Arts III while reinforcing the principles learned in Theatre Arts I and II. Through research, performance, and evaluation, students develop artistic criteria that are applied to performing and directing. They study and respond to a variety of theatrical experiences, showcasing and applying their collaborative, analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills. 

Prerequisites: Theatre Arts III 

Grade: 12 

Other Information: Students must be part of an after-school class production in the spring or an alternate assignment negotiated with the instructor.