THEATRE CLASSES
NOT ALL CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN EACH SESSION.
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WHAT IS BEING OFFERED IN THAT SESSION.
TINY THEATRE
This is an introductory class in the Drama Department for younger students. It is designed to teach students the mechanics of acting with a fun, non-threatening approach. Students are encouraged to get to know their classmates, build trust so that they feel safe to express themselves among their peers. While playing acting games in every class, students will begin to understand their voice, their posture, and that who they are is a magnificent instrument created to assert their creative spirits!
THEATRE GAMES
Theatre Games introduces students to many new and exciting forms of drama. Collaboration, teamwork, and imagination are all developed in this class.
THEATRE 101
In this performance-based class, students will engage in a variety of activities to gain a foundational understanding of theater while rehearsing for a short performance at the end of the session.
IMPROV THEATRE
This is a class geared toward the students who desire to grow as performers for the stage. Always reviewing the fundamentals taught in Acting 1, students will begin to use pantomime, emotional mining, and dialogue to understand the foundation of a believable performance. Students will participate in activities that continue to grow their knowledge and abilities. Each class is designed to challenge the student through interactive games, and collaborative projects. Drama takes very seriously the art of play and the importance of having fun!
OPEN LEVEL DRAMA
Open level drama is a course for students interested in drama, with any level of experience in the 11 to 14 age group. This will be a games-based class which will focus on imagination, teamwork and confidence. Students will build or expand critical skills like physicality and projection through performance.
AP ACTING: SCENEWORK
This class is an invite-only course for actors with prior performance experience who are looking to challenge themselves. This class will focus on contemporary scenework and will include individualized acting training. Invitation to this course requires proven substantial memorization skill
ACTING 1
This is an introductory class in the Drama Department for older students. It is designed to teach students the mechanics of acting with a fun approach. Students are encouraged to get to know their classmates, build trust so that they feel safe to express themselves among their peers. While playing acting games every class, students will begin to understand their voice, their posture, and that who they are is a magnificent instrument created to assert their creative spirits!
STORYBOOK THEATRE
Classic fairy tales serve as inspiration for this drama class. Students work on developing their own unique characters and put together a short show by the end of class.
PERFORMANCE STUDIES
This is a class geared toward the students who desire to grow as performers for the stage. Always reviewing the fundamentals taught in Acting 1, students will begin to use pantomime, emotional mining, and dialogue to understand the foundation of a believable performance. Students will participate in activities that continue to grow their knowledge and abilities. Each class is designed to challenge the student through interactive games, and collaborative projects. Drama takes very seriously the art of play and the importance of having fun!
DIRECTING 101
Students take an increased leadership in this class geared toward empowering students. They hone their playwriting and direct their fellow students while developing an original short play.
