THEATRE
Courses
Introduction to Theatre 459901CW
Serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of theatre. Student swill broaden their appreciation and understanding of Theatre as a form of art, expression, discipline, history and literature. Students will explore many avenues of theatre including a variety of theatre experiences, an introduction to design and production, the basics in acting, and an overview of theatre history. This course is designed for first time theatre students.
Theatre Crafts 452100CW
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre
Covers the basic technical aspects of the theater: scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, posters, publicity, and stage management. This course also helps the student develop an appreciation of the technical theater through the study of theater history and the reading of plays and viewing of films for analysis of their technical applications. The course offers students practical experience in stagecraft and scenic design through their work on in-class and extra-curricular productions.
Playwriting and Performance 452200CW
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre
Serves as an intermediate class in theatre and its components-literature, production, and performance. Under teacher guidance, each student writes a one-act play suitable for presentation before an audience. As intermediate actors, students study techniques of stage performance for the modern actor including scene study, monologue presentations, acting terminology, voice and body movement. This course is designed for students with prior middle school or high school theater experience.
Advanced Acting Methods 452300CW
Prerequisites: Playwriting and Performance; Teacher approval
Includes advanced work in production, performance and aesthetics through the study of acting styles of great performers past and present; the analysis of outstanding classic and modern plays; the study of directing techniques used by renowned theater practitioners; and scene study and production with emphasis on directing. The course provides each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in theater and to gain a basic knowledge of what is required to prepare for a career in theater today.
Music Theatre 452400CW
Prerequisites: Introduction to Theater or a beginning level Chorus class.
This is a theater course that is beyond the basic introductory concepts of theater. It is a specialized topics class and designed to develop students' skills in acting, singing, dancing, and performance. It is performance based in nature and is available to all students.
Serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of theatre. Student swill broaden their appreciation and understanding of Theatre as a form of art, expression, discipline, history and literature. Students will explore many avenues of theatre including a variety of theatre experiences, an introduction to design and production, the basics in acting, and an overview of theatre history. This course is designed for first time theatre students.
Theatre Crafts 452100CW
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre
Covers the basic technical aspects of the theater: scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, posters, publicity, and stage management. This course also helps the student develop an appreciation of the technical theater through the study of theater history and the reading of plays and viewing of films for analysis of their technical applications. The course offers students practical experience in stagecraft and scenic design through their work on in-class and extra-curricular productions.
Playwriting and Performance 452200CW
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre
Serves as an intermediate class in theatre and its components-literature, production, and performance. Under teacher guidance, each student writes a one-act play suitable for presentation before an audience. As intermediate actors, students study techniques of stage performance for the modern actor including scene study, monologue presentations, acting terminology, voice and body movement. This course is designed for students with prior middle school or high school theater experience.
Advanced Acting Methods 452300CW
Prerequisites: Playwriting and Performance; Teacher approval
Includes advanced work in production, performance and aesthetics through the study of acting styles of great performers past and present; the analysis of outstanding classic and modern plays; the study of directing techniques used by renowned theater practitioners; and scene study and production with emphasis on directing. The course provides each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in theater and to gain a basic knowledge of what is required to prepare for a career in theater today.
Music Theatre 452400CW
Prerequisites: Introduction to Theater or a beginning level Chorus class.
This is a theater course that is beyond the basic introductory concepts of theater. It is a specialized topics class and designed to develop students' skills in acting, singing, dancing, and performance. It is performance based in nature and is available to all students.