THEATRE FOUNDATIONS 1 This is a beginning theatre course. In this class students will explore theatre games to build class unity, theatre vocabulary, play selection, and various aspects of production to include: the audition and rehearsal process, stage management, sound, lighting, special effects, costumes, make-up, hair, scenic design, stagecraft, being a techie, publicity, programs, budgets, and house management.
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THEATRE FOUNDATIONS 2This is course continues to build upon the foundations learned in Theatre 1. In this class students will explore theatre games to build class unity, theatre vocabulary, basic theatre history, storytelling, scriptwriting, pantomime, nine areas of the stage, stagecraft, acting, beginning auditioning, reading scripts, scene work, musical theatre scenes, one small class production, script analysis, character analysis, character history, performance reviews and critiques.
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THEATRE FOUNDATIONS 3This is an advanced acting class. In this class we will explore theatre games to build class unity, theatre vocabulary, advanced acting techniques, theatre history, verse speaking, character analysis, character history, advanced auditioning techniques, monologues, scene work, directing, one act plays, playwriting, voice and diction, movement for actors, and musical theatre. The students will also begin to build a repertoire portfolio to use in future acting endeavors. MANDATORY PERFORMANCES MAY INCLUDE: Shakespeare Competition, Region Competition, State Competition, A Night Of One-Acts and an appearance at the Night Of Broadway performance.
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TECHNICAL THEATRE / ADVANCEDIn this course we will study the technical and production elements of the theatrical experience. In particular, we will explore: set design and construction, scenic painting, lighting design and implementation, stage management, sound design and implementation, costuming, and publicity. The technical drama classes will be responsible for some of the production duties for the plays and productions.
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