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Beginning in 7th grade, students have the opportunity to select from a variety of theater arts classes which meet as semester long electives. These classes focus on a number of different aspects of theater to include acting, directing, script writing, staging, theater technology, improvisation, and more. We are excited to have hundreds of students participate in our theater classes each year. As part of these classes, students will also have the opportunity to travel to see a professional production, often on Broadway in New York City.
UMS Theater Arts Classes
Theater Arts
Theater Arts
Our Theater Arts classes allow students to spend time exploring multiple genres and facets of theater. This is a hands on, out of your seat, active class where students learn acting skills, directing, improvisation, scene work, ensemble building, and more.
MHS Theater Arts Classes
Theater Arts
Students in this course learn the fundamentals of theater and have the opportunity to dive into the world of theater through improv games, monologues and scene study, to allow students to learn theater from the actor’s perspective.
Childrens' Theater Play Production (CTPP)
CTPP students prepare a play each year geared for children's audiences. Our elementary school students are invited to MHS to watch these incredible performances. CTPP students have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of producing a show including acting, directing, stage crew, and technology.
The Art of Speech and Presentation
The Art of Speech and Presentation is a one-semester course that teaches students how to use theater techniques to convincingly communicate through various forms of presentation. Students will learn how to effectively prepare for a presentation and develop skills that allow them to deliver impactful presentations that capture their audience’s attention.
Theater Technology
A huge part of every theater production happens behind the scenes with lighting, sound, set design, stage crew, costuming, and more. Students in this class learn about all of these areas and get hands on experience in our state of the art performing arts center.
Theater Arts Faculty
Lara Katz, lkatz@mtsd.us: UMS Theater Classes
Karie Kwietniak, kkwietniak@mtsd.us: MHS Theater Classes
Jason Orbe, jorbe@mtsd.us: MHS Theater Technology
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