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130220 Theatre 2: Groves
In Theatre 2, students will study more advanced methods of acting and how to expand one’s knowledge of performing
techniques. Students will study acting in duo scenes, improvisation and Shakespeare. Students are encouraged to view one
live theatrical production during this term.
Prerequisite: Theatre 1 or instructor permission
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .25
130320 Theatre 3 (Advanced Acting): Groves
In Advanced Acting, students will gain advanced performing experience in theatre. Students will
focus on characterization. Students will focus on advanced acting and the techniques of Uta Hagen, Stansislavki and the
Method approach. Students are encouraged to participate in the International Thespian Society’s State Festival.
Prerequisite: Theatre 1 and 2
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .25
130420 Theatre 4 (Directing): Groves
In Directing, students continue to explore theatre in serious and demanding ways. The class will focus on providing students
with opportunities to challenge their talents and share those talents. This class will focus on directing on the stage.
Students will be required to serve as both actor and director for several scenes within the term.
Prerequisite: Theatre 1, Theatre 2 and Theatre 3 or with instructor approval
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .25
130520 Theatre 5A: Groves
The class is a culmination and extension of concepts and ideas developed in the Theatre 1, 2, 3 and 4. Students will apply
and evaluate the skills that they have learned in the previous courses as it applies to creating an actual theatre
performance. Students will be involved in script analysis, design and construction of a set, designing costumes and makeup, casting and rehearsal of a play, all technical considerations, for a performance that takes place during Theatre 5B. This
class is sequential and must be taken two terms.
Prerequisites: Theatre 1, 2, 3 and 4 or permission of instructor
Taken in conjunction with Theatre 5B
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: .25
This course may be repeated for credit
130620 Theatre 5B: Groves
This course is a culmination and extension of concepts and ideas developed in the Theatre 1, 2, 3 and 4. This class is a
continuation of Theatre 5A and is the time in which the theatrical performance is presented to an audience. Students
continue to work on the production that was begun in Theatre 5A. Emphasis is placed on rehearsal, application of the
technical considerations and the evaluation and/or adjudication of the theatre performance by a panel of evaluators
(theatre professionals and university professors). May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Theatre 1, 2, 3 and 4 or permission of instructor
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: .25
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