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13022 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: .5
13032 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: .5
13042 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: .5
13052 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 make-up, 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: .5
This course may be repeated for credit
13062 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: .5
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