Art
Theatre The arts are the vessels of our culture. Since ancient times, we have gathered around the stage for communal storytelling, to examine important ideas, to celebrate and mourn, to seek truth and to bring history and literature to life. Theatre can act as a mirror for society and a path to deep understanding of the human condition. In arts education, theatre develops the student connection to social, emotional and ethical learning, building trust, confidence, empathy and resilience through the height of artistic expression.
Graduation Requirements Students must earn two credits in the Visual and Performing Arts. All Theatre courses may be taken to fulfill Visual and Performing Arts requirements or elective credit.
Course Offerings Introduction to Theatre This course introduces the student to the world of theatre. Students explore the multiple facets and careers within the theatre industry (directing, writing, acting, designing) as well as fundamentals of theatre history, theory and practice. Daily activities and exercises include theatre games, voice/breath/movement work, creative projects and scene-work. The course also encourages students to participate and/or attend on-campus and local theatre.
Acting: Character Portrayal This intensive acting course focuses on developing each student’s approach to creating and portraying a character. Students are exposed to numerous acting methods and techniques and ultimately create their own “method” for taking on a role. The semester consists of monologues, scene study, and analysis of selected characters and plays, resulting in each student creating their own acting “method.” Each student attends and reviews Punahou Theatre productions and is encouraged to audition for these productions as their schedule permits. Open to grades 10, 11, 12. Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre. Semester course. One-half credit. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts graduation requirement or elective credit. CBL course.
Theatre: Production This course focuses on the production shows. By semester end, students mount a full length, theatrical play or musical in the Drama Workshop, utilizing creative solutions to scenic and costume needs. The production material is chosen in collaboration with students and faculty, offering many performance and design possibilities. This repeatable course offers unique opportunities for growth, including writing, directing, technical theatre, stage management and acting. Students who have taken Theatre Performance may take this course. Open to grades 11, 12. Prerequisites: Acting: Character Portrayal, or Theatre Technology and Design for the 21st Century. Semester course. One-half credit. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts Graduation requirement or elective credit. This Course may be repeated for credit. CBL course.
Open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12. No prerequisite. Semester course. One-half credit. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts graduation requirement or elective credit. CBL course.
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