FAQs

In addition to performance and technical work and opportunities to explore all aspects of theatre, the program focuses on life long skills that will instill necessary values that will serve the students throughout their educational careers and beyond. For example, communication and presentation skills, time management, collaboration, cooperation, problem-solving skills, thinking outside the box, etc.

As William Bennet (Former US Secretary of Education) once said, "The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and arithmetic...music, dance, painting, and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment.” It is my belief that, by exposing students to other people’s perspectives, Drama gives them a broader understanding of the world. Additionally, involvement in drama courses and performance has been shown to improve students' self-esteem as well as their confidence in their academic abilities.

Of course! All are welcome to participate in Drama. One of the building blocks of the class is encouraging students to come out of their shell in a safe and welcoming environment. No background is needed to join Drama 1. We work with the comfort level of all students in order to ensure their success.

Sample units include: ensemble building, acting styles/techniques/methods, improvisation, monologues, scenes, character analysis, theatre history, and playwriting.

Guests speakers - professionals in all aspects of the industry - are invited to speak with the class and share their experience/knowledge. (Based on their schedule availability)

You do not need to audition to be in Beginning Drama or Stagecraft, but there is an audition for Advanced Drama (once you have completed Drama 1).

Drama is 100% about creative freedom. Besides ensuring that everything is school appropriate, the students are given the freedom to think outside the box and put their own spin on whatever project they may be creating.