Theatre

Beginning Theatre offers students an opportunity to learn about a variety of elements related to acting and the theatre.  Students not only study acting and design, but they will also learn to look at plays critically.  Beginning 6 Theatre provides a great place for students to learn new things, discover unknown elements of their personalities, and hone skills and abilities related to this field.  It is also a place where students can work on overcoming shyness and gain confidence as they learn to interact and encourage others by studying and performing in a variety of genres. 

Junior High Theatre offers students an opportunity to learn about a variety of elements related to acting and the theatre.  Students study acting and design and also learn to look at plays critically.  Some of the activities include writing and performing original pieces, learning monologues, and basic set design.  Junior High Theatre provides a great place for students to learn new things, discover unknown elements of their personalities, and hone skills and abilities related to this field.  It is also a place where students can work on overcoming shyness and gain confidence as they learn to interact and encourage others by studying and performing in a variety of genres.  Students are required to attend the LRCA high school productions.   

Junior High Technical Theatre offers students the opportunity to learn all things theatre that go on behind the scenes.  Students will study a variety of technical aspects from lighting and sound to set design and costuming.  Junior High Technical Theatre is a great place for students to learn new things, discover new technology as well as hone skills related to this field.  It is also a great way to gain experience that can be used in our schools major productions.

Theatre Appreciation is a one-semester course in which students develop fundamental theatre skills through academic study, hands-on experience, and projects. Students develop an understanding of basic theatre skills and the history of theatre; analyze and evaluate artistic work; and discover connections between theatrical works and societal, cultural, and historical contexts.

Technical theatre is a one-semester course designed for the students interested in the non-performance side of theatre. The class will focus both on design and construction in several areas. Units include set design, set construction and painting, lighting design, hang and focus, costume design and construction, and stage makeup. Some after school and evening work is required. As part of the class, students will serve on the technical crew for the fall production. This course will allow each student to choose an area of specialization and work on a higher level.

This course is designed to give the performer the essential training in various dance techniques, an understanding of the structure behind stage choreography, and an insight into the necessary showmanship and performance of that choreography. Students will explore various dance styles (tap, jazz, ballet, modern) through technical training and explore their historical context and artistic impact on the musical theatre genre.

Designed for the serious theatre student, Directing and Production develops skills in directing and play production. Students have the opportunity to learn about the art of directing, and they have the opportunity to direct and produce. Students develop confidence in their theatrical vision and problem solving skills as they learn to work with actors and technicians to create beautiful works of art.

Designed for the serious theatre student, Directing and Production develops skills in directing and play production. Students have the opportunity to learn about the art of directing, and they have the opportunity to direct and produce. Students develop confidence in their theatrical vision and problem solving skills as they learn to work with actors and technicians to create beautiful works of art.

Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance combining song, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. This course focuses on each of these components in the classroom setting, leading up to the spring musical production in April. In addition, the course examines various aspects of famous performances in American musical theatre. Students have the opportunity for regional competition and performance.

This class offers training and hands-on application of current professional audio, video and production technology. Training in digital sound, stage and broadcast lighting, HD video and Adobe Creative Suite will enable the student to run productions campus-wide, including any Warrior Hall event (chapel, concerts, etc.), live streaming (on and off campus), and video production (pre and post). Classroom time will be split between training and live production. Homework will be minimal; however, there is an expectation of participation in a select number of after school events.