Theater Performance
Drama introduces students to fundamental knowledge and skills in the elements of theater arts. The intermediate levels work to increase these skills through an emphasis on performance. The advanced classes emphasize performance, design and technical elements. The students may participate in Florida Jr. Thespians district and state competition in addition to community and school performances.
Program Information
Advanced Theater – Theater 4 - 8th grade $45.00
Students study advanced acting, theatre history, dramatic literature and write scenes and plays. Students' work brings together all facets of a theatre production, combining performance and technical theatre skills through collaboration on a variety of classroom and/or school productions. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Advanced theater will push Theater students who have mastered Theater 1 and Theater 2 skills to the next level of performance. Advanced Theater students will be a part of the One Act Assessment. This class will perform a One Act to be assessed at the Florida Jr. Thespian District level in hopes of advancing onto the Florida Jr. Thespian State Assessment level. Students in this class need to be committed to the One Act, date TBA with the possibility of performing at State Assessment, date TBA. *Teacher Approval is required
Theater 2/3 $30.00
Theatre introduces students to fundamental knowledge and skills in the elements of theater arts. Beginning and intermediate classes work to increase these skills through an emphasis on performance. Advanced classes emphasize on performance, design and technical elements. Students have the opportunity to and are encouraged to participate in Florida Jr. Thespian’s (separate registration fee per student) at the district and state (if they qualify) festivals in addition to community and school performances.
All theatre students study acting, design, and dramatic literature to increase the enjoyment and understanding of what is required to prepare plays for the public. Students will explore theatre history, study great American playwrights, examine the cultural and historical contributions to theatre, and begin to use the information to inform and improve their theatre knowledge and skills. Students begin to use the basic elements of theatre design through practical application and projects. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and enhance learning for the classroom.
Theatre 1 (1/2 year) $10.00 (Full year - $30.00)
Pre-requisites: None
Fees: $10 (1/2 year students) $30.00 (full year students)
Department Fee. Fee includes any/all class supplies, Royalties/props/costume for end of the year performance. Fee will include a 2015/2016 Theatre Department shirt.
Course Description: Students learn the basics of building a character through such activities as pantomime, improvisation, and effective speaking using articulation, projection, and breathing. Students also learn the importance of technical theatre and explore the use of such elements as costumes, props, and scenery. Students practice writing for the theatre and explore various theatre roles and functions. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.
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