Course Descriptions

Drama 10

(5 credits)

Drama 10 is an introduction to drama and theatre. Students will attempt to develop fundamental performance and theatre skills through intensive, active involvement in the theatre disciplines of Orientation, Movement, Speech, Improvisation, Script work, Acting, and Technical Theatre. Through concentration, movement, voice and stage awareness, students will lay down the foundation for exploring Theatre as a creative expression of the human condition. This is an excellent course for all students as it helps develop interpersonal skills, self-awareness, self-esteem, confidence and public speaking skills. Full participation and a positive attitude are essential for success

Drama 20 

(5 credits) 

Prerequisite: Drama 10

Drama 20 explores skills covered in Drama 10 and theatre in greater detail. Students will have the opportunity to write, perform and critique their work in a supportive and safe environment. The focus of Drama 20 is Acting, Playwriting, Technical Theatre and Theatre studies. Drama 20 is a performance-based course requiring rehearsal, production and performance work. Students will perform both solo and group scripted projects.

Drama 30 

(5 credits) 

Prerequisite: Drama 20

The focus of Drama 30 is to build on the skills explored in Drama 10 and Drama 20 as more in-depth performance skills are introduced. The focus of Drama 30 is directing, acting, auditioning and theatre studies. Students direct a one-act play and perform in one to two one-act plays for a public audience.

Improvisational Theatre 15/25/35  

(5 credits each)

Prerequisite: none - open to all

This is a full-year credited class that runs over lunch. In Improvisational Theatre students explore improvisational foundations in order to expand their skills and techniques. This course provides students with the opportunity to engage, collaborate and gain multiple perspectives through participating in a variety of improv settings, character exploration and storytelling in the moment. Students in 25/35 are required to participate in performances. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in the High School Theatre Sports Tou

Advanced Acting and Touring 15/25/35 

(5 credits each)

Prerequisite: Drama 10 - By Audition Only

Advanced Acting offers students the opportunity to study theatre as a production-based course. It provides a continuum of theatre experiences that move well beyond the introductory and exploratory foundation skills and activities outlined in Drama 10-20-30. The focus of the class is a full-scale production of a scripted play. All rehearsals and performances are outside of the regular timetable and students need to be able to commit to all workshops, rehearsals and performances for the duration of the production work.

Technical Theatre 15/25/35

(3 credits each)

Prerequisite: none - open to all

Technical Theatre studies all the “behind the scenes” elements of theatre including sets, costumes, make-up, sound, lighting, stage management, and front of house. Students in the class will support both productions throughout the year. This class meets once a week after school for the full year. Students will also need to be available for the run of each show.

Drama Classes and Activities Outside The Timetable

One Act Play

(no credits)

Prerequisite: by Audition

Students will take part in a short comedy play that will be presented as part of a Dramatic Arts Night which will include a musical number and student-directed scenes. Students must be available for all rehearsals and show dates.

Musical

(no credits)

Prerequisite: none - open to all

Students will sing and dance to one or two musical songs as part of a Dramatic Arts Night. No prior vocal or dance experience is required and there is no audition, however Solo parts may be based on experience.

Student Written / Directed Scenes

(no credits)

Prerequisite: Drama 10

Students will have the opportunity to write, direct, and act in short scenes as part of a Dramatic Arts Night.