Theatre

Area of Study: THEATRE
Session 2: July 11 – July 23, 2010
Grades: 4 - 12
Special Requirement: Letter of Recommendation

The Theatre Department offers a rich and varied program for the serious theatre student. Theatre students study acting technique from three outstanding professional actors who are also excellent teachers.

The three theatre classes will explore movement, script and character analysis, vocal technique, improvisational technique, and story theatre (group improvisational story telling). These classes strike a balance between "focus/discipline" and "creative/individual" expression. Each morning begins with group warm-up which includes vocal, mental and physical exercises.

Advanced theatre students have the opportunity to work on scenes which will be performed on the last Wednesday night of the session. Scenes are chosen for students so they will increase their knowledge of dramatic literature, stretch their emotional responses, and broaden their range for character portrayal. All theatre students have the opportunity to perform before their peers in talent shows and for parents and friends on the final night's performance in Smith Auditorium.

 

"Improv was awesome. I was nervous to try it, but Damon makes it a safe environment and it was really fun!" -

– Session 2 Student