Theater
Course Descriptions

Theater Appreciation

The purpose of this course is to increase students' understanding, appreciation, and critical perceptions of the theatrical event. Readings and lessons will focus on the elements of theatrical practice; artists and innovators of theatre throughout history.

 

Technical Theatre

Students explore the various aspects of design and production for theatre. Areas of study may include scenery, lighting, sound, makeup, properties, costumes, and stage management. Participating in school productions by providing technical support is highly encouraged for all students in this course. Students may take this course once per year; however additional responsibilities will be expected each year.

 

Acting

Fall Only

This course covers the fundamentals of acting and character development. Students create believable characters through improvisation, pantomime/mime, monologues, two-person scenes and group scenes. Blocking techniques, vocal work, body movements and facial expressions are areas explored by Acting students. Scenes from different historical periods and cultural perspectives are selected, directed and performed by the students under the supervision of the instructor. Learning lines is a requirement of this course. Students perform audition style monologues and produce an analysis for a one-act play they might direct. Participating in the fall play is highly encouraged for all students in this course. Students may take this course once per year; however additional responsibilities will be expected each year.

 

Musical Theater

Spring Only

Musical Theatre will expose students to a wide range of onstage performance disciplines, including acting performance, vocal performance, and dance performance. The course will also provide an atmosphere in which students benefit from a teaching and learning experience in these performance disciplines of musical theatre. Students will receive comprehensive and rigorous instruction so that they may make informed choices about the craft. The course will enhance and cultivate the creative gifts of each student while encouraging a sense of self-confidence. The course will enable students to study and perform the varied styles of musical theatre with special attention to the principles of stage movement, stage vocal technique, stage choreography, acting, characterization, and all other aspects of musical production. Participating in the spring musical  is highly encouraged for all students in this course. Students may take this course once per year; however additional responsibilities will be expected each year.