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Essential Understandings: Theatre Foundations

Theatre Foundations 1

  • Understanding and experiencing reading a full length script
  • Building characters through performing scenes
  • Learning memorization strategies and performing a monologue
  • Introduction to movement and blocking of a theatrical performance
  • Overview of multiple time periods in theatre history

 

Theatre Foundations 2

  • Experience Anne Bogart’s Viewpoint strategies for blocking and movement
  • Analyzing and critiquing theatre literature
  • Advance skills in acting including motivation, objectives, and characterization
  • Experience the opportunity to compete in regional drama competitions
  • Increase understanding and practice of improvisation strategies

 

Theatre Foundations 3

  • Understand the elements of putting together a full length production
  • Going through rehearsals necessary to present a professional looking final performance
  • Creating an original ensemble piece for performance
  • Be a part of a one-act festival
  • Learn and apply directing strategies