6th Grade - Intro to Theatre Arts
No prerequisite.
Through activities involving movement, improv, storytelling, voice, and performance, students will learn the basics of theatre and acting. Using their imaginations to make artistic choices, students will develop strategies to collaborate, memorize and problem solve. Evaluations are based primarily on performances/projects.
Projects may include:
Intro to theatre terminology
Voice Work
Pantomime
AB (Open) Scenes
Greek Messenger Speech
7th Grade - Theatre Arts Workshop
No prerequisite.
Through activities involving movement, improv, script writing, scene work, filmmaking, voice, and performance, students will learn develop their knowledge of theatre and acting. Using their imaginations to make artistic choices, students will develop strategies to collaborate, memorize, empathize and problem solve. Evaluations are based primarily on performances/projects.
Projects may include:
Intermediate overview of theatre terminology
AB (Open) Scenes
Pantomime
Children's Theater Performance - Puppetry!
Community Involvement
Audition Training
Technical Theatre Introduction
8th Grade - Theatre Arts Workshop
No prerequisite.
Through activities involving movement, improv, script writing, scene work, filmmaking, voice, and performance, students will learn develop their knowledge of theatre and acting. Using their imaginations to make artistic choices, students will develop strategies to collaborate, memorize, empathize and problem solve. Evaluations are based primarily on performances/projects.
Projects may include:
Intermediate overview of theatre terminology
AB (Open) Scenes
Pantomime
Children's Theater Performance - Puppetry!
Community Involvement
Audition Training
Technical Theatre Introduction
8th Grade - Theatre Arts Studio
Prerequisite: 7th Grade Theatre Arts Workshop or Teacher Approval
Through activities involving movement, improv, script writing, filmmaking, technical design, scene work, voice, and performance, students will expand their knowledge of theatre and acting. Using their imaginations to make artistic choices, students will develop strategies to collaborate, memorize, empathize and problem solve. Evaluations are based primarily on performances/projects.
*This course is designed for students who have a passion for theatre and plan to continue study in high school or in the community in all areas whether acting, writing, design, direction, etc.
Projects may include:
Advanced overview of theatre terminology
Student Written/Directed One Act Plays
Little Thinkers Theatre (for select sections)
Film Making Project
Community Involvement
Audition Training
Technical Theatre Exploration