Theatre I: Students recieve an introduction to the theatre through a study of the following topics: voice and movement, improvisation, pantomime and/or mime, character analysis, costuming, make-up, and set design. The students critically analyze aspects of play productions. Students may be required to pay for field trips.
Theatre II: *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theatre I with a grade of 70% or higher or instructor's reccomendation*
Students recieve both theoritical training and practical experience in the theatre through the production of a play. Opportunities are provided to experience major responsibilities for a dramatic departmental production. Examples of such experiences include: set design, costume design, stage management, and acting and/or directing assignments. Students recieve instruction in various advanced techniques of acting, the history of theatre, the interrelationship of fine arts and the critical analysis of dramatic literature from different literary periods. Students will also write scenes and entire plays. As a part of course expectations, students are sometimes required to participate in after-school drama activities. Students may also be required to pay for field trips.
Advanced Acting I: *Prerequisite: Theatre II or concurrent enrollment in Theatre II*
This course is an intensive study into theatrical preformance. The students will study various acting methods including: Meisner, Stanislovski, Hagen, and Spolin. Students will also study different genres of theatre and the special acting styles needed to preform in each. Such styles will include: Shakespeare, Brecht, Restoration, Avant Garde, and realism. Students will undertake an extensive study of the development of voice, movement, and imagination. Scene work, monolouges, and workshop activities are a mjaor focus of this class. Students may also be required to pay for field trips.
Advanced Acting II: *Prerequisite: Advanced Acting I*
In this course, students will further develop their repertoire of acting, methodology, and continue their study of various genres of theatre and acting styles. Advanced scene work and audition skills will be emphasized. Students may be required to pay for field trips.
Advanced Acting III: *Prerequisite: Advanced Acting II*
In this course, students will perfect audition techniques, character development studies and vocal and movement skills. Students will be given numerous opportunities to participate in scholarship auditions and acting workshops. Students will also explore today's preforming arts world, focusing on careers, leaders, and traits. Students may also be required for field trips.
Stagecraft: *Prerequisite: Theatre Ii, or concurrent enrollment in Theatre II*
Students enrolling in this course will study the design and construction of theatre sets and related stage items, as well as stage lighting. They will also become familiar with audiovisual equipment, costuming, and publicity. Students will be given the oppotunity to design for major school productions or student-directed shows. Renderings, drawings, presentations, and portfolios are a major focus of the class. Students may be required to pay for field trips.
Advanced Stagecraft: *Prerequisite: Stagecraft*
In this course, students will take a major role in designing and constructing sets, stage lighting, and artistry. They will broaden their skills in theatre production and develop college quality portfolios. Students may be required to pay for field trips.
