Dive into the dynamic, behind-the-scenes world of Technical Theatre where you'll gain valuable skills in woodworking, costuming and fashion, audio/video skills, and general craftsmanship. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the tools and techniques necessary for creating functional and artistic projects. It is ideal for students interested in practical skills and hands-on learning. Technical Theatre provides a solid foundation in craftsmanship, preparing you for both personal projects and potential career paths in various trades. Afterschool, evening, and weekend time commitments and opportunities may be required. (Grades 9-12)

Further your understanding of the intricate world of Technical Theatre with this immersive course designed for those passionate about the operational side of live performance. Advance your knowledge in construction, costuming, lighting, audio/visual techniques, and management. Whether you're aiming for a career in theater production or simply passionate about the magic behind the scenes, this course offers a comprehensive exploration of Technical Theatre that will ignite your creativity and technical prowess. Join us and turn your vision into unforgettable live experiences. After school, evening, and weekend time commitments are required. Students will be involved in running and managing productions, obtaining industry credentials, and will participate in various competitions. (Grades 9-12)

Theatre 1 is Basha High School's very own intro to the art of acting and the world of theatre! For those looking to learn more about the art of theatre or those just testing out their artistic abilities, Theatre I is the perfect class for anyone! In this class you learn the basics of becoming a character, engage in special acting techniques, learn special items/tools used in a professional theatre, and even learn some of what goes on behind the scenes with costumes & makeup! Overall this is a very basic and beginning class which can get people to break from their shell and show us their true artistic capability! Both of these classes are semester long classes and advance when you get to Theatre II! This class takes place during period two. (Grades 9-12)

Basha's Jr Company and Performance theatre is an advanced theatrical class incorporating performance and design together to create exciting student-led production.  Students will be required to participate in out-of-school productions and competitions including the CUSD Invitational, EAFT Regional Acting Festival, Arizona State Thespian Festival, among others. This is not our most advanced class but is a step closer. This class is designed to help students who wish to pursue acting and design outside of high school and into college and the professional world. This class is offered during period four.

Due to the advanced nature of the class, students must have completed 1 year , or 2 credit hours, of theatre courses as a prerequisite. (Grades 10 - 12) 

Basha Theatre Company and Performance theatre is an advanced theatrical format incorporating performance and design together to create exciting student-led production. Students will be required to participate in out-of-school productions and competitions including the CUSD Invitational, EAFT Regional Acting Festival, Arizona State Thespian Festival, among others. This class is designed to help student who wish to pursue acting and design outside of high school and into college and the professional world. This class is offered during period four.

Due to the rigorous nature of the class, students must have completed 2 years, or 4 credit hours, of theatre courses as a prerequisite. (Grades 11 - 12) 

Adaptive Theatre is an all inclusive leadership based class. In this peer facilitator class you are able to grow as a person and leader in your theatre skills. As a peer, you help teach drama and technical skills to our unified students and even put on two shows a year. To get invovled in this program ask your counselor for the fifth hour peer facilitator class with the wonderful Mrs. Burzynski. This class is most definitely not for the faint of heart and deserves a lot of your attention. Please think through your decisions carefully and we hope to see you helping out! (Grades 9-12) 

This class allows AMS students on our Basha campus to take Theatre courses while in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Cohorts rotate each quarter through different electives spending one quarter in Theatre. Students learn essential vocabulary, acting techniques, script analysis,  monologue diagramming, choice and choice approach, motivational analysis, and much more! This class is offered during period six. We are excited to offer this new opportunity to our AMS students! (Grades 6 - 8)