THEATRE 1

  • Theatre Arts is an introduction to theatre with a focus on helping the performer build confidence and skills in using the body and voice in creative communication. Students participate in voice and diction development, theatre games, pantomime, and a variety of performances.

    • Semester Course
    • Grade Placement: 6, 7 and 8
     
    Special Note: Student $10 lab fee for scripts, supplies, costumes, contest entry fees and royalties costs for productions. There may be a requirement for purchase of special materials for specific projects.

THEATRE ARTS 2 - 3

  • Theatre 2 – 3 focuses on the production of both published and student-created scenes and plays through all phases of production. Students read and analyze scripts, study techniques of acting and directing, construct costumes and props, plan lighting and sound effects, publicize performances, and perform scripted plays. This course develops the student’s ability to make artistic decisions while setting and meeting realistic goals and deadlines. This course provides the student with a comprehensive knowledge of formal play production.

    • Full Year Course
    • Grade Placement: 7 and 8
    • Prerequisite: Technical Theater or Theater I
     
    Special Note: Student $15 lab fee for scripts, supplies, costumes, contest entry fees and royalties costs for productions. There may be a requirement for purchase of special materials for specific projects.

TECHNICAL THEATRE

  • Technical Theatre focuses on the technical elements of theatre. Students study costume design, publicity design, sound design, stage lighting and scenic design. Students read scripts and create a complete production design. NOTE: Technical Theatre is a local credit course and does not fulfill the middle school fine arts requirement.

    • Semester Course
    • Grade Placement: 7 and 8
    • Prerequisite: Technical Theater or Theater I
     
    Special Note: Student $25 lab fee for set materials, stage makeup, paint & costume supplies. There may be a requirement for purchase of special materials for specific projects.