Theatre Arts I
Prerequisite: None
Course Description:
SEMESTER 1 “AN OVERVIEW OF THEATRE”
Students will learn all about the different types of roles we play in the theatre. Discover improvisation, acting, script analysis, lights, sound, costuming, makeup, directing, and playwriting!
SEMESTER 2 “ANALYSIS, DESIGN, AND DIRECTING”
Students take what was learned in semester 1 to the next level! We will focus on in-depth script analysis, design and directing along with important works of theatrical literature
Tech Theatre
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I
Course Description:
SEMESTERS 1 & 2 “BUILDING AND DESIGNING”
Students in Technical Theatre will learn to further develop their understanding of theatre. Through an interactive, project-based curriculum, students will have an opportunity to work on theatre department productions, set-up and tear-down for school events, and develop designs in the areas of set, lighting, props, costume, sound and makeup.
Theatre Arts- Special Topics
(Monologue/ Musical Theatre)
Prerequisite: Must be a senior who has participated in the theatre program
Course Description:
SEMESTER 1 & 2 "THE COLLEGE AUDITION"
Students in this advanced course will prepare a repertoire of monologues and songs for auditioning along with a headshot and resume Through script analysis, character analysis, constructive feedback, and one-on-one work, the students will create characters. The class culminates in an opportunity to AUDITION for professionals in civic and college theatre programs.
Theatre Arts II
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I
Course Description:
SEMESTER 1 “ACTING AND WRITING”
Focus on acting and writing in this theatre class. Children’s theatre with the Homecroft 5th Grade classes is the main project. This class provides an opportunity to perform for an AUDIENCE of grade school students.
SEMESTER 2 “PRODUCING A PLAY”
Students fully produce a one-act play for the an AUDIENCE of their peers during the school day. The emphasis is on learning all about the many facets of putting on a play. Students in the class will act in or crew the play that is chosen.
Theatre Production
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I & II
Course Description:
SEMESTER 1 “PLAYWRITING AND THE FALL MUSICAL"
Students in Theatre Production will learn to further develop their understanding of theatre. Through an interactive, project-based curriculum, students will have an opportunity to direct, act, write, and produce theatre and other theatrical events. Students will prepare for both the Student Directed One-Acts and the Fall Musical.
SEMESTER 2 “PLAYWRITING AND TEA WITH A PRINCESS"
Students in Theatre Production will learn to further develop their understanding of theatre. Through an interactive, project-based curriculum, students will have an opportunity to direct, act, write, and produce theatre and other theatrical events. Students will prepare for both the Spring Play and Student-Directed One-Acts. Semester 2 concludes with the production of Tea With a Princess.