STAGE 1: OVERVIEW

Introduction to ​Professional Theatre

Students Perform Things Fall, Meanwhile
STAGE 1
This introductory course allows students to tune up their social skills with an interactive exploration of all things theatre: Working as a Creative Artist, Exploring Theatre History, Techniques in Acting, and Design and Technical Theatre. Exploration of the creative process is achieved through script writing and performance, individual and group projects, and inquiry based dives into the creative world of making something out of nothing and bringing shows from page to stage.
​In-class performance & presentation is mandatory.
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Stage 1 Graphic Syllabus

Working as a Creative Artist

A student performs an energetic monologue.
Explore how artists think about the art they create and consume. Look within to discover the ways you work creatively. Exercise creative thinking by extracting a story about yourself to convey in a new and unexpected way.

Unit 1 Plan

Discover
Cultural Iceberg
Uncovering a Deeper Story
Connect
Elements of Art
Storytelling, Theme & Motif
Write & Revise Monologue
Create
Record (audio &/or video)
Perform or Present
Grow
Reflect on the Creation Process
Connect to Careers

Exploring Theatre History

Student actors in ancient Grecian robes.
Uncover the ways our contemporary entertainment is rooted in the theatrical past. Reveal surprising connections by creating an entertaining presentation of facts that puts to use tried and true theatrical practices and devices. ​

Unit 2 Plan

Discover
Theater Throughout History
Connections to Today
Connect
Story Development
Theatrical Devices
Create
Storytelling with Intention
Infotainment Production
Grow
Critically Interpret & Reflect
Connect to Careers

Acting Techniques

Student actors portray Jasmine, Aladdin, and the magic carpet.
Bring varied and interesting characters to life by learning how actors work to develop characterization through physicality, voice, and mindset. Experience living in-the-moment through improv exercises and scene work with other actors. Perform improv, monologue, duo, & ensemble scenes.

Unit 3 Plan

Discover
Physical and vocal warmups
Improv games
Connect
Acting techniques
Rehearsal process
Create
Performance of solo, duo, & ensemble scenes
Grow
Critically Interpret & Reflect
​Connect to Careers

Design & Technical Theatre

Technical crew members backstage with show props.
Dig into your creative process and reflect on your creative expression. Use creative know-how and inspirational inputs to develop designs for a dramatic work. Assemble a design pitch with a combination of options such as set, lighting, properties, costumes, hair, make-up, masks, puppets, special effects, marketing, etc. Present your design pitch with an emphasis on links to creative careers researched during the development process. Bring the course to a close via a series of reflective writings to ruminate on your journey through the creative world of theatre making.

Unit 4 Plan

Discover
Uncover the process of inspired creators
​and meaningful theatre making
Connect
Story analysis & design planning,
connect process to creative careers
Create
Generate & present theatrical design package
Grow
Critically reflect