Why Take Drama? 

Drama Education prepares students with marketable skills for the world of work.

The study of Drama develops qualities that employers say they need in workers. Students learn how to develop and deliver a product by adhering to high standard, engaging in analytical and creative thinking, building confidence along the way.  They also learn to foster the transferable skills of teamwork, leadership, and presentation skills. 

Drama teaches cultural diversity in an increasingly diverse nation.

By studying Drama, students develop their abilities to think critically, analyze, consider and apply multiple perspectives, and make judgements with an open mind and tolerance for diverse opinions.

Drama explores the human condition.

By studying Drama, students develop an understanding of what it means to be human while exploring different characters, their emotions and what drives their actions.  With this, they learn how to be compassionate, sensitive and to see the beauty in those around them. 

Drama Education nourishes creative ability.

The world is becoming an increasingly competitive place. As students engage in dramatic forms, they learn how to problem solve with original ideas and solutions.

Drama is basic to life.

Drama is the language of human existence and understanding. We deal with Drama everyday in such things as television, theatre, movies, and media.

Drama Education encourages self-discipline, persistence and collaboration.

The creating of a dramatic/theatrical piece requires lessons in discipline, organization, and hard work. Students learn to become independent, to advocate for themselves and their ideas, as well as those of others.  They also practice reflecting on their work, and others, in order to set and achieve goals. 

Drama teaches young people about culture.

The ideals of a civilization can be measured through it’s dramatic and theatrical works. Students will learn to analyze dramatic/theatrical forms and see how culture has dictated dramatic trends from an array of time periods and areas of the world.

Drama Education improves student achievement in all areas of the curriculum.

Drama practices skills and attributes from a number of other curricular subject areas including: Science, Economics, Physical Education, Math, History, Language Arts, Technology and Business.  Other skills and attributes that Drama teaches are: creativity, self-expression, constructive criticism, commitment, and communication skills.

Drama Education encourages the involvement of parents, community, and business in the schools.

Drama programs bring parents into schools through performances and productions. Art education programs provide opportunities for partnerships with businesses, local theatres, local artists, media outlets, elementary schools and others to educate students and enrich communities.

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