Essential Learning:

Drama 1

• Understanding and experiencing reading a full length script
• Building characters through performing scenes
• Learning memorization strategies and performing a monologue
• Introduction to movement and blocking of a theatrical performance
• Overview of multiple time periods in theatre history

Drama 2

• Experience Anne Bogart’s Viewpoint strategies for blocking and movement
• Analyzing and critiquing theatre literature
• Advance skills in acting including motivation, objectives, and characterization
• Experience the opportunity to compete in regional drama competitions
• Increase understanding and practice of improvisation strategies

Drama 3

• Understand the elements of putting together a full length production
• Going through rehearsals necessary to present a professional looking final performance
• Creating an original ensemble piece for performance
• Be a part of a one-act festival
• Learn and apply directing strategies

Tech

• Understand safety requirements to use tools, saws (panel saw, miter saw, jig saw)
• Learn and experience the roles of a technical theatre crew (assistant stage manager, fly operators, sound technician, light technician, spot operator)
• Construct a set to be used for the school musical and play
• Run a full length show
• Learn elements of design for lights, set, paint and other elements