FEEDER COURSES

Drama

Focuses on the basic theatrical elements every thespian should know including theatre terminology, improvisation, acting, scenic design, movement and dance, vocal dexterity, etc.  Students are also exposed to the principles of play evaluation.   Students will leave this course with a better understanding of themselves (mind, body, and spirit) and the theatrical world. 

Semester 1/2 Credit

Theatre Workshop

Focuses on the production aspects of theater including, but not limited to, set design, stage management, arts administration, publicity, playwriting, costumes, puppets, masks, etc. 

Semester 1/2 Credit

Dance Foundations

This is an introductory dance course designed to expose students to dance as a form of expression as well as a suitable lifetime activity. A variety of dance types will be included: jazz, ballet, ballroom, hip hop, etc. This course is intended for students of all levels of training, ranging from none to advanced.

Semester 1/2 Credit

PROGRAM COURSES

Honors levels of all courses are available.

Acting

Focuses on maximizing an actor’s physical and emotional expression, vocal intonation, memorization and imagination to convey stories and feelings. Whether spoken or sung, stylistic identity is reinforced. Other topics include material selection, developing a score of action for a role, sustaining a character and self and peer critique.   

Dance

Focuses on technical strength, preciseness and ability to engage audiences.  In this course, students develop physical stamina and fitness, musicality, expression and sequence retention while learning terminology for dance movement and for the industry. Self-discipline, including emotional and nutritional health, are reinforced.

Musical Theatre

Students assume the roles of singer, instrumentalist, actor and dancer as well as director, stage manager, set designer and/or costume technician.  Students learn to take and give orders to accomplish tasks. They analyze historical and current-day exemplary models of musical theatre for story line, musical arrangement and audience appeal. 

Stagecraft

Creating the set, balancing the lights, projecting video and engineering the sound all help to accentuate the script and characters in a show. Learn the skills of stagecraft through research, critique and hands- on experience. Use technology, background design, makeup and costuming to enhance overall production with a focus on the script and director vision. 

Transferable Skills

• Performance and presentation skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure

• Project management skills

• Leadership skills

• Ability to work individually and collaboratively

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills

• Critical thinking skills 

Honors & College Credit

Stagecraft CTAG

Available for a college course that is an introduction to the technical knowledge and skills of theatre production with an emphasis on stage scenery. Students will learn the concepts of building flats, platforms, etc. and the use of tools, materials, and safety procedures.

All courses can be taken for regular or honors credit and have potential for college credit.