INTRO TO THEATRE (Grades 9-12)

INTRO TO THEATRE (Grades 9-12)
(ENG1027) 

Intro to Theatre is designed to familiarize students with an array of theater-related experiences and to increase their appreciation, critical perception, and understanding of the skills required to mount a theatrical production. Students will begin the course with a study of the craft of improvisation, acting technique, monologue analysis. Students will examine the role and function of theater, musical theatre, and performance art in our society. The course will also explore technical theater craft such as lighting, set, and costume design as well as stage management. Students will be required to perform in front of peers, to contribute time to a school production outside of class time, to attend productions outside of the school day, and to participate in a final project wherein they will perform and/or contribute to a performance piece. +