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​This introductory course in the dramatic arts develops individual confidence in a safe and accepting environment. Students will explore appropriate ways to communicate and respond to the thoughts, feelings and beliefs of others, both individually and in diverse groups. Using the theatre arts students will learn active listening skills, script creation/analysis and critical thinking strategies through movement, voice, and scene st​udy. Developing a lasting love and appreciation for the theatre arts is the core objective.

​Drama 10 is designed to strengthen student confidence and broaden students' vocal and physical presence. This project-based course will focus on: rehearsal strategies, positive group interactions, collaboration and cooperation, active listening, participation, and performance. Building an appreciation of the theatre and the art of acting is the collective objective. As in Drama 9, this is a participatory course meant to develop students' critical and creative thinking skills using script analysis, movement, voice, and concentration. Students will be encouraged to further develop their skills by participating in extra-curricular production work.

Designed to further develop reflective, creative, and critical thinking skills, Drama 11 explores script analysis through monologue creation, scene study and play production. Connecting and appreciating the work of actors and their important roles as story-tellers in society is a primary focus. Furthering the work explored in other drama courses, students will continue to apply acting processes directly to play production, as well as build personal confidence by participating in class production projects. Frequently reflecting upon and assessing our work through direction and constructive feedback will facilitate learning. It is expected that students demonstrate respect for themselves, others and other cultures by maintaining a safe working environment where ensemble members are free to take personal risks to improve their personal confidence. Additionally, students will be encouraged to participate in extra-curricular productions to build upon their classroom experiences. Prerequisite: Drama 10 or Instructor Permission.

This is an introductory course in back stage theatre, including theatre background, design, set construction, costuming, scene painting, properties, sound and lighting. Students will create the worlds we present in our theatre. Stagecraft requires students to use both manual and power tools and perform physical activities, such as moving heavy flats, risers and set pieces. Appropriate clothing for construction and painting is needed. This is a linear course, and students will be expected to be involved in the fall and spring productions in November and early May as well as other school functions throughout the year.

​This course will focus on developing directing,  producing and scriptwriting skills, with the goal of mounting small productions. Students will be involved in the casting, direction and production of original works, possibly written by themselves or other students. Daily participation, leadership and mentoring of junior  classes is the expectation. Specific levels of responsibility will be assigned  to students based on confidence levels achieved through ensemble building. Students will be expected to write short one act plays as well as direct a variety of in-class productions. 

This course will build up on the creative, collaborative, critical skills through theatre performance. Providing students with a deeper and more sophisticated appreciation of acting, production, and ensemble building processes, Drama 12 will be a safe learning environment where students will actively pursue excellence in the craft of acting. It is expected that students will demonstrate respect for the art form, themselves, others and other cultures by directly participating in all aspects of this class. Traditionally, the focus of study is one act plays to be presented to live audiences during the district play festival held the third or fourth week in November. 

​This advanced course in backstage theatre will continue to build on the skills and knowledge introduced in Theatre Production 11, and will also include in-depth work on sound, lighting, costumes, and stage management. Advanced students in this course will have the opportunity to act as stage mangers and assistant producers for the various productions mounted during the school year as well as provide leadership to junior crew members during production runs.