Fine Arts (Theater Arts

THEATRE ARTS

Acting and Improv

Elective, 9th -12th grades, 1st Semester, .5 credit New to the scene and seasoned actors will develop their acting skills in improvisation, acting techniques, and activities that build confidence in class and performance. All assignments are designed to build on prior skills, and take the actor/speaker/comic to a whole new level. Special units are designed with student interest-based topics. Those interested in theatre education and professional performance opportunities will be building their auditioning repertoire and acting experiences portfolio. Curriculum: Improvisation through Theatre Sports, by L.Belt, R. Stockey, The Complete Book of Speech Communication…for students of speech and theatre, by Carol Marrs, Amazing Story Generator, Big Book of Audition Monologues, Monologues for Adults, by Mike Kimmel, 101 Drama Games and Activities by David Farmer, Theatre Machine Trilogy, Spirit Productions by Karen Baker

Acting Workshop

Elective, 9th-12th grades, 2nd Semester, .5 credit Refine skills in acting, improvisation, character development, artistic appreciation, and awareness of career possibilities that can expand to business, project development, and communications. Students will learn comedy techniques, and the Hero’s Journey, as well as critical evaluation of objectionable themes in literature. The Princess Bride film is examined for biblical parallels through christianfantasy.com. Dramatic Ministry outreach themes are explored. Curriculum: Basic Drama Projects, Teaching Improv, the Essential Handbook by Mel Paradis, Objectionable Elements, The Biblical Approach, BJU Press, The Writer’s Journey, by Christopher Vogler, Theatre Machine Trilogy, various scripts, and a variety of teacher-generated materials

Advanced Acting and Storytelling

Elective, 9th-12th grades, 2nd semester, .5 credit, offered annually, dependent upon student enrollment Published scripts, fractured fairy tales, reader’s theatre, original adaptations, Shakespeare, spoofs, finding biblical themes, parallels, and more, are all potential areas to explore in this energetic class. Performance opportunities may extend to elementary classrooms and One Acts/Showcase night in May. Curriculum: Acting Like A Pro by Mary McTigue, Do’s and Don'ts of Drama by Jean Lee Latham, The Scenebook of Values and Virtues, by Patrick Rainville Dorn, The Big Book of Audition Monologues, Monologues for Adults, by Mike Kimmel, The Theatre Audition Book and The Theatre Audition Book 2, 57 Original Auditions for Actors by Eddie Lawrence, Mastering Monologues and Acting Sides by Janet Wilcox, Theatre Machine Trilogy, Spirit Productions by Karen Baker, and a variety of teacher-generated materials

Theater Production

Elective, 10th – 12th Grade, Semester, .5 credit, offered annually, dependent upon student enrollment As a team, develop the High School Spring plays, assist the Jr. High play, in all major areas of production. Cast, direct, stage manage, design, and promote student written and professional scripts for One Acts night, possibly even featuring your own script in a world premiere. Some will participate in Cappies and International Thespian Society hosting and officer duties. Students will be expected to support drama productions through both in-class activities and pre-show development for a minimum of four hours after school during show week. Curriculum: Basic Drama Projects,Tips, Ideas for Directors by Jon Jory, Spirit Productions by Karen Baker, various scripts, and a variety of teacher-generated materials

Theatre Repertory

9th-12th grades, Year Long, 1 credit, offered annually, dependent upon student enrollment Creativity reigns! Give your artistic expressions direct experience as you develop and perform a full-length play in February (or May), and experience any and all of your areas of interest and expertise at the end of the year One-Acts. Explore playwriting, or elements of film production, or stagecraft. Go on field trips to locally produced professional productions. Some fees will apply for ticket, food, and travel costs. Students will be expected to support drama productions through both in-class activities and pre-show development for a minimum of four hours after school during show week. Curriculum: Basic Drama Projects, Play Director’s Survival Kit, theatre classroom library including Stage Lighting Step by Step, Stage Costume, Step by Step, Instant Period Costumes, Costuming Made Easy, Scenic Art for the Theatre, Self-Supporting Scenery, Stage Make-up, Stage Make-up for Stage and Screen, Theatre Machine Trilogy, Spirit Productions by Karen Baker, various scripts, and a variety of teacher-generated materials