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Course Description
Course Description
“As learners become involved in theatre, they extend their abilities to communicate. Theatre content becomes a stimulus for cognitive development through problem solving and creative thinking. As students perceive, comprehend, imagine, and evaluate, they develop interpretive, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Integrating theatre knowledge and skills also helps learners’ development and enhances their critical thinking abilities.” (Center for Educator Development in Fine Arts, CEDFA.org)
This course invites students to explore the foundations of theatre as a dynamic form of artistic expression and communication. Through the study and application of acting techniques, theatre history, and the fundamental principles of theatrical production, students will develop essential skills in collaboration, creative thinking, and self-expression. Emphasizing the MYP framework, students will investigate how theatre reflects cultural and social contexts while using theatre terminology to articulate their learning. They will engage in practical and reflective experiences that foster confidence, creativity, and critical thinking through ensemble work, individual and group performances, and technical design projects.
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Performance Opportunities
Performance Opportunities
Theatre 1 students have multiple opportunities to showcase their talents and refine their performance skills throughout the year. In November, students will present a Fall Class Showcase in the Q105 Studio Theatre, highlighting their work in acting, ensemble performance, and creative expression. Additionally, those interested in musical theatre can audition for the Drama Club’s Spring Musical, taking the stage in March. In April, students can participate in the NEHS Shakespeare Festival, celebrating classic interpretations of the Bard’s work. Throughout the year, students can also perform at school rallies, participate in lunchtime improv sessions, and present devised and scripted work during in-class performances, fostering confidence and collaboration within a supportive learning environment.
Units of Study
Units of Study
Fall Semester
Fall Semester
Yes And…. (Improvisation Basics)
Building a Character (Scene Study)
The Show You Know (Topic Varies per the Fall Showcase Title)
Spring Semester
Spring Semester
The Power of Choice (Beginning Acting Techniques)
Behind the Mask (Greek Theatre)
All the World’s a Stage (Japanese Theatre)
Behind the Curtain (Technical Theatre)
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