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Advanced Theatre II-IV
Grades 10-12, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I or teacher permission
Course numbers: 2:1691, 3:169M, 3GT:171M, 4:170M, 4GT:172M
Focusing on performance, students continue to enrich and expand their knowledge of areas emphasized in Theatre Arts I. This course delves more deeply into acting, theatre history, and careers in theatre. Students will further develop skills in acting styles, playwriting, directing, and leadership. Students in this course will perform in the showcase during 4th quarter and are expected to attend theatrical productions during after-school hours.
Theatre III GT and Theatre IV GT are now options for students who wish to build a theatre portfolio and develop a specialization in a particular area of interest.
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Theatre I
Grades 9-12, 1 credit
Course number: 1690
This introductory course serves as both a fine arts credit (required for graduation) and a prerequisite for Advanced Theatre (Theatre II, III, and IV), Musical Theatre, and Technical Theatre. Students in this course will build basic performance skills through improvisation, pantomime, voice work, monologues, scene work, directing and design. Students will also learn how to analyze dramatic texts, construct simple scripts, and critique theatre through the writing of play reviews. The best Theatre I students are those who like to try new things, enjoy working with others, and desire to improve their skills.
Students will be expected to attend live theatrical productions during after-school hours. No experience or participation in department productions is required and all are welcome! Join us if you want to build confidence and creativity while making good friends.
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Musical Theatre I-III
Grades 10-12, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I or teacher permission
Course numbers: 1:1721, 2:1722, 2GT:173M, 3:1723, 3GT:174M
In this performance-based course, students receive training in the specialized skills of performing and producing Musical Theatre, including acting, singing, and movement. This collaborative course builds creativity and encourages student leadership. Students in this course will perform in the showcase during 4th quarter and are expected to attend theatrical productions during after-school hours.
Musical Theatre II GT and III GT are now options for students who wish to build a theatre portfolio and develop a specialization in a particular area of interest.
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Technical Theatre I-III
Grades 10-12, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I or teacher permission
Course numbers: 1:1711, 2GT:175M, 3GT:176M
This course provides students with theory and practice in various technical and management aspects of theatre production. Technical theatre studies and experiences may include working on scenery, props, costumes, theatrical design, lighting, sound, make-up, and publicity. Students apply knowledge and skills by working on the departmental productions.
Technical Theatre II GT and III GT are now options for students who wish to build a theatre portfolio and develop a specialization in a particular area of interest.
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