Classes in Performance

Performance I

1 Semester
Grades 9 -12
Satisfies 0.5 of a Fine Arts or Elective Graduation Requirement
Course Fee: $6.00
Prerequisite: None
This course examines the tradition of the actor as storyteller and challenges students to increase their ability to express their own experience and the experience of others. Performance I introduces actors to the principles and techniques of creating and portraying believable characters by means of the fundamentals of acting, presentation and performance. Student actors develop these tools and methods through both scripted and improvisational performance. No acting experience is needed.

1 Semester
Grades 9 -12
Satisfies 0.5 of a Fine Arts or Elective Graduation Requirement
Course Fee: $6.00
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theatre Performance I
Performance II builds on the principles and techniques introduced in Performance I. Student actors expand tools for acting, presentation and performance adding study and application of methodology, period styles and the structure of comedy, tragedy and drama. Student actors develop these tools and methods through both scripted and improvisational performance with a focus on auditioning.

Year Long
Grades 10-12
Course Fee: $6.00
Satisfies a Fine Arts or Elective Graduation Requirement
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theatre Performance I and II
A co-curricular course that provides in-depth study of the creative elements in theatre, rooted in ensemble building. Develops aesthetic literacy and critical thinking using acting, interpretation, writing, improvisation, directing and reflective writing. Students learn to construct meaning through the study and skill development of theatre techniques in the creation theatre. May be repeated for credit.
Essential to have time after school, evenings and weekends in support of theatre activities.

Year Long
Grades 10-12
Requires concurrent or prior enrollment in an advanced level Fine Arts course.
Satisfies a Fine Arts or Elective Graduation Requirement
Course Fee: $6.00
Prerequisite: Application, interview and audition.
Laboratory for the exploration, development, and synthesis of all elements of theatre. Using knowledge gained through the study of theatre, students focus on solving the problems faced by actors, directors, designers and technicians and refine their abilities to collaborate on performances. Practical experience in theatre arts is developed through rehearsal and public performance. The production studio is an upper-level, co-curricular course providing for the integration and implementation of those ideas and skills studied in Theatre Performance and Theatre Technology. Weighted credit is available through the Fine Arts petition program.
Essential to have time after school, evenings and weekends in support of theatre activities.

1 Credit
Year Long
Grades 10- 12
Satisfies a Fine Arts or Elective Graduation Requirement
Course Fee: $6.00
Receiving honors credit is an option for Theatre Production Studio. While participating in Studio students will extend their understanding through involvement in a series of achievements. Students that petition for honors (weighted) credit will negotiate activities that address each of the following areas including: individual instruction, performance, academic content knowledge, and leadership/service.

1 Semester
Grades 11-12
Satisfies 0.5 of a Fine Arts or Elective Graduation Requirement
Concurrent or prior enrollment in an advanced level Fine Arts course.
Prerequisite: Application in writing with a detailed and specific plan of study plus interview and/or audition and department chairperson and administrator approval
An in-depth study of a more specific method, discipline or application in Theatre Performance and/or Production. Examples include historical study, directing, design, cultural or period styles, musical theatre, improvisation, playwriting, Shakespeare, business and/or production management, advocacy, theatre education while allowing for integration into other curricular areas.

1 Semester
Grades 11-12
Students who are interested in advancing their understanding and application in the arts are given the opportunity to build leadership skills as they complete a variety of duties including preparing, organizing and presenting course, program and presentation/performance needs. Student Aides will provide classroom support to students and teachers and may provide tutorial or instructional assistance to other students.