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SHHS Theatre Classes

Theatre I.

Theatre I

1 - Credit - Open to 9 - 12 grades

This beginning course in theatre introduces the student to the performance and nonperformance aspects of theatre. Students study: theatre basics, acting techniques, pantomimes, improvisations, voice and diction, Reader’s Theatre, theatre history/genres, technical theatre, etc. The majority of performances and classroom activities involve peer or group work. This enables students to set personal goals and build self-confidence.

Theatre II

1 - Credit - Open to 9 - 12 grades

This course will continue with advanced acting, theatre history, and studies in technical theatre. Major emphasis will be on the process of acting with attention to character analysis, the audition process, dialogue study, beginning directing, design positions in technical theatre, film studies, music videos, etc.

Students may be required to purchase one script for this class.

This class will require one evening outside of class for a presentation of short plays created and produced by the Theatre Arts II students. This production is the student’s final grade.

Theatre III

(Pre-requisite: Teacher Recommendation and/or Pre-

Pre-requisite:

Successful completion of Theatre I and II

1 - Credit - Open to 11 - 12 grades

This is an advanced theatre course for those interested in performing, directing, and technical theatre. Major emphasis will be on acting, technical theatre, stage make-up, advanced auditioning, film studies, musical theatre, etc.

This class will require the purchase of a student make-up kit or the students will need to provide their own supplies.

This class may require individual and group project hours outside of class.