TIGER DRAMA

BEGINNING THEATRE
Grades 9-12

Beginning Theatre is a class that gives you confidence as you learn and develop acting skills and gain a general knowledge of theatre and public speaking. This is a group activity class in which all students take an active part and will perform in front of class periodically. This class has no extra-curricular requirements.

INTERMEDIATE THEATRE
Grades 9-12 - Intended for students with prior performance experience.

Intermediate Theatre is designed for students with previous performance experience and takes a deeper look at acting skills and techniques. Special emphasis is directed toward scene study, script analysis and performances. This is a group activity class in which all students take an active part and perform in class on a regular basis. This class has no extra-curricular requirements.

STAGECRAFT
0 Hour Class - CTE Credit - Grades 10-12

Stagecraft participants explore and create technical theater elements for our productions. This includes lighting, sound, makeup, scenic design and construction, costumes, publicity, and stage management. Students also explore the elements of design and research by creating their own design projects. Outside class work on a crew for our productions and concerts is a class requirement.

ADVANCED THEATRE
PRE-REQ: Beginning/Intermediate Theatre AND Audition/Permission - Grades 10-12

Advanced Theatre offers the advanced theatre student the opportunity to gain additional experience in dramatic arts through acting and an exploration of theatre within a historical and cultural context.  The class provides an opportunity to develop competence in problem-solving, communication skills, self-confidence, and self-discipline contributing to life-long learning and career skills.  Class work includes instruction in movement, dance, acting, vocal performance, and auditioning. Students will also learn the history of 20th Century theatre and current trends on Broadway. Students in Advanced Theatre participate in our Opening and Closing Night Showcase productions. This class does require minimal after-school and evening commitments for rehearsals and performances.

ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE
PRE-REQ: Beginning/Intermediate Theatre AND Audition/Permission - Grades 10-12

Advanced Musical Theatre is designed for the student already gifted with the basic abilities of acting, singing, and dancing in musical theatre performances, or the student that is seeking to improve one or more of these skills. The class further enhances and utilizes skills through intensive and specialized class work. Class work includes instruction in dance, acting, vocal performance, and auditioning. This class focuses on enhancing perform skills and preparing for a collegiate theatre program. MT typically produces a show from class rehearsals and participates in our Opening and Closing Night Showcase productions. This class does require some after-school and evening commitments for rehearsals and performances.