Acting experience is helpful, but not required.
This course functions as a practical workshop that culminates in a presentation of a musical for the school community. Students may take this course as a technician or as a performer and this course may be taken more than once. Students start as apprentices, move to journeymen and lastly, masters. This course meets outside the traditional school day which does include some Saturdays and weekends for additional rehearsals or set construction, as needed. Theater is a collaborative art form, therefore dependable students are desired.
To develop specialized interest in theater arts with an emphasis on scene study. By exploring the acting techniques required for a variety of theatrical styles and periods, students will be well prepared to develop characters in future productions.
- Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of rehearsing a play and performing in front of a live audience.
- Students will gain knowledge of the history of the particular play/musical they are producing/directing.
- Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of various acting techniques and character analysis relevant for musical theater performances and for theatrical plays.
- Students will be able to apply their knowledge of performance analysis and evaluation through self evaluation and peer evaluation.
Students will be evaluated according to their self-discipline, cooperation and support of acting partners, commitment to growth as an actor, and the completion of all assignments. Self-assessment and reflection are a critical part of an actor’s development. Student actors will reflect upon their own performances and offer constructive criticism on the performances of their peers. Actors will also be assessed on the following:
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Line Memorization
- Character study
- Creating a character
- Improvisation
- Live performance