ARMES Drama

ARMES Drama students explore acting, movement, voice, collaborative practice, design thinking, and the habits of the artist through experiential drama process methods that focus on the needs of the individual artistically gifted student. Students develop stronger communication skills through independent and ensemble-building practices, playmaking/ devising/ writing projects, critical discussion, and reflection. In the context of an annual production, students embrace the process of bringing dramatic literature to the stage, through learning which connects students with their interests and gives them a chance to explore the roles of the many collaborators involved in creating theater.

Drama's Instructional Objectives:

• Improve communication skills and build creativity

• Develop an artistic point of view and connection to the art form

• Build foundational skills and vocabulary as an actor

• Empower collaboration, self-discipline, poise, and self-confidence

• Develop social and self-awareness

• Cultivate creative problem-solving techniques and critical response

• Encourage awareness of senses, body, and emotions

• Introduce students to classic dramatic literature and to techniques for engaging with literature

• Develop appreciation of the conventions of the theatre

ARMES Drama Instructors