Drama

Course Descriptions

6th Grade

This introductory course is designed to allow sixth-grade students to explore dramatic activities while developing confidence and poise by speaking and performing in front of an audience. Students will develop creative communication skills through participation in individual and group presentations and performances. Activities may include the composition and performance of original scripts, presentation of dramatizations, improvisation games, and public speaking skills.

7th Grade

This course continues developing skills learned in Drama 6. Students will learn important theory, theatre vocabulary, acting skills, improvisation, and stage movement by reading, rehearsing, and acting plays.

Cooperation skills are enhanced during group scene work, and students gain self-confidence performing individual monologues and scripts. Students may have the opportunity to perform for their classmates.

Theatre 8th Grade

Students will gain confidence in performing skills learned in 6th and 7th-grade drama classes to create a performance project (non-musical) of quality. Auditions, rehearsals, knowledge of technical aspects, and preparation for a theatre production will be the focus of this class. Although most rehearsals will occur during class, students are expected to attend several rehearsals outside of school. Rehearsals and performance dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Musical Theatre 8th Grade

Students will use acting, vocal, and dance skills to produce a musical. Auditions, blocking, choreography, and vocal rehearsals are the focus of this class. Students learn technical theatre production aspects and have an opportunity to be part of the crew. Although most rehearsals occur during class, students are expected to attend several rehearsals outside of school. Rehearsals and performance dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester.