PERFORMING ARTS
@SHAFTESBURY HIGH SCHOOL
DRAMA PROGRAM

WELCOME!

Shaftesbury's Drama Program welcomes you!
On this site, you will find...

Dramatic Arts Program Information
- Drama Classes COURSE DESCRIPTION - grades nine-twelve
- Theatre Production Class COURSE DESCRIPTION - grades nine-twelve
Dramatic Arts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Our Drama RESOURCES page

Coming soon to this space...

Theatre Production schedules and resources

This site is updated frequently, so please check back often!

Wherever you go...YOU BELONG in DRAMA!

The study of THEATRE & DRAMA ...

It's about friendships and belonging
It's about joy and growing
It's about starting from where you are and reaching new heights
But mostly, it's about YOU and your unique ideas blending with the ideas of others to create something even more beautiful.

In Drama @Shaftesbury, we explore a variety of dramatic practices from various times and places.

Be prepared to...

Improvise with ingenuity,
Emote with authenticity, and
React with flexibility.

We will explore the many facets of Dramatic Arts from history and theory to practice, gaining a well-rounded understanding of craft from an onstage perspective as well as the creative processes that make up the theatrical environment.

In DRAMA @Shaftesbury, We Explore...

The Manitoba K-12 Dramatic Arts Curriculum:

MAKING (M)

We develop language and practices for making drama/theatre.
DR-M1: We develop competencies for using tools and techniques of body, mind, and voice in a variety of contexts.
DR-M2: We develop competencies for using elements of drama/theatre in a variety of contexts.
DR-M3: We develop competencies for using a range of dramatic forms and styles.

CONNECTING (C)

We develop understandings about the significance of the dramatic arts by making connections to various times, places, social groups, and cultures.
DR-C1: We develop understandings about people and practices in the dramatic arts.
DR-C2: We develop understandings about the influence and impact of the dramatic arts.
DR-C3: We develop understandings about the roles, purposes, and meanings of the dramatic arts.

CREATING (CR)

We generate, develop, and communicate ideas for creating drama/theatre.
DR-CR1: We generate ideas from a variety of sources for creating drama/theatre.
DR-CR2: We experiment with, develop, and use ideas for creating drama/theatre.
DR–CR3: We revise, refine, and share drama/theatre ideas and creative work.

RESPONDING (R)

We use critical reflection to inform drama/theatre learning and to develop agency and identity.
DR–R1: We generate initial reactions to drama/theatre experiences.
DR–R2: We critically listen to, observe, and describe drama/theatre experiences.
DR–R3: We analyze and interpret drama/theatre experiences.
DR–R4: We apply new understandings about drama/theatre to construct identity and act in transformative ways.