Theater Arts
This class focuses on theater as storytelling. The emphasis is on active work where we “do and reflect” rather than “read and discuss.” Students will learn how to work collaboratively in a group to create all kinds of performances. Through theater games and improvisation work, students learn skills that inform their roles as actor, director, and designer.
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Acting I
This course is a must for any student interested in performance. While we continue to work on collaboration as an
ensemble, more emphasis is put on technique of the individual actor. Voice and movement work is introduced into the actor’s process and scene analysis such as physical action, tactics, concentration, observation, rhythm, and characterization. This class is important for students interested in directing and playwrighting as well. handouts
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Advanced Acting & Directing STudio
Prerequisite: Acting I or recommendation of the teacher
This is a year-long course designed for the serious actor. Students will continue to study acting techniques; however, the performance level is advanced. Heightened emotion and heightened language scenes are tackled both as an actor and as a director. Students learn how to create a concept for a play and a prompt book for staging. Other possible areas of study include Shakespeare, period style movement, stage combat, clowning and mask, dialect work, and auditioning. The content of the class is geared toward the skill level of the individual student; thus, the class can be repeated without overlapping content. ARTicleshandouts
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Freshman/Sophomore play
This semester-long class meets after school on Wednesdays and culminates in a public performance of a play at the
end of the semester. The first few weeks of class will include studying the play and learning to audition. Then auditions will be held and roles will be cast. Everyone who registers for the class will be involved on stage in the production. This is a great introduction to theater production and the theater department for underclassmen. While there is no prerequisite for Freshman-Sophomore Play, it is recommended to also register for Theater Arts and Acting I. handouts
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This quarter-long class meets after school before Fall Play rehearsals and focuses on a specific topic of theater
related to the Fall Play. For example, if the Fall Play is a Shakespeare play, then the course would focus on Acting for Shakespeare. You need not be in the Fall Play to take the class, but it is required for all actors cast in Fall Play. The class will not be used for rehearsal, but for specific course work to enhance each student's experience working on the production. Topics may include Period Styles (Greek, Restoration, etc), Voice and Movement, and Theater History. |
This course is designed specifically for students interested in musical theater performance. Students will alternate
between voice and movement classes as well as learn about the history of different musical theater styles. Topics include: improving your vocal quality and range, learning how to move comfortably and with energy on stage, and learning how to audition for a musical. This is a great opportunity to flex performance muscles! This class is required for all cast members of the mainstage musical and SRM. |
senior showcase
Prerequisite: At least 1 credit of theater classes
This quarter-long class meets after school during 4th quarter and culminates in a Senior Showcase public performance
in May. The class will consist of reading plays, choosing and rehearsing scenes and monologues, and developing a
90-minute performance. The performance will be fully produced with lights and costumes.
This quarter-long class meets after school during 4th quarter and culminates in a Senior Showcase public performance
in May. The class will consist of reading plays, choosing and rehearsing scenes and monologues, and developing a
90-minute performance. The performance will be fully produced with lights and costumes.