Theatre Department

Technical Theater, a.k.a Stagecraft, provides instruction in the craft of technical production. The four areas of focus include creating, performing/presenting, responding and connecting. In Creating, students generate ideas and original tangible works. In Performing and Presenting, students perform tasks associated with technical theatre and present their work to others. Through Responding, students examine works already created by themselves, their peers, or others to analyze the artistic merit and refine work. Through Connecting, students discover connections between theatrical works and historical, societal, and cultural context. Technical theatre classes provide the technical production for all play productions and events held on stage in the Performing Arts Center.

459240 Technical Theatre I 

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 - Academic: 1 Elective - Prerequisite: None 

Technical Theatre I (Crew Level) provides the foundational elements of technical theatre to students through exposure to and experience in all elements of the theatrical production process which includes story analysis, scenic design, set construction, property and set dressing creation, wardrobe, sound, lighting, makeup, house management, and stage management. Technical Theatre 1 fulfills the fine arts credit required for graduation. Students are required to attend performances to apply technical skills. 

459250 Technical Theatre II 

Grades 10, 11, 12 - Academic: 1 Elective - Prerequisite: Stagecraft I/Teacher Recommendation 

Technical Theatre II(Director Level) allows students to advance their skills in all elements of the theatrical production process  with new instruction in design, construction, and technical management. Students assume leadership responsibility in production.  Students are required to attend performances to apply technical skills. 

459260 Techncial Theatre III 

Grades 11, 12 - Academic: 1 Elective - Prerequisite: Stagecraft II/Teacher Recommendation

Stagecraft 3 (Producer/Management Level) challenges students to deepen their understanding and advance their skills in specialized elements of the theatrical production process.  Students managerial level leadership within specialized areas of production.   Students are required to attend performances to apply technical skills. 

THEATRE 1- 4

Fine Arts Credit / Elective Credit

• Introduction to Acting, Theatre and Performance. (First year)

• Focus on Characterization, Scene Work, and Ensemble Work.

• Learning and Applying Directing, Staging and Stage Movement (Second and Third Year).

• Play Production and Playwriting.