Theatre Courses offered at Lake Park High School
DRAMA 1
GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 semester
Drama 1 introduces the fundamental concepts of acting. Students learn by doing, rehearsing, discussing, and performing one acts, scenes, monologues from modern theater, using the building blocks of improvisation and the techniques of successful scene work to unlock self-confidence and communication skills. Units of Study include Voice & Movement Skills and Improvisation & Concentration Methods. A field trip to Steppenwolf Theatre is included. This course fulfills .5 credits towards a Fine Arts credit.
PREREQUISITE: None
DRAMA 2
GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 semester
Drama 2 is an advanced acting course that builds on the techniques learned in Drama 1. Students learn by doing, rehearsing, discussing, performing, scenes from plays and films. Students will incorporate stage combat & vocal accents in some scenes, as well as direct and perform in published and original scenes and monologues, and improvisation. Units of Study include Advanced Vocal & Movement Skills, including an Animated Voice Over Project, Stage Combat Scene, One Acts, and group performances. Recent community performances and activities have included a One Act performance for Westfield Middle School and teaching an EXPLORE class at Waterbury. A field trip to Steppenwolf Theatre is included. This course fulfills .5 credits towards a Fine Arts graduation credit. PREREQUISITE: Drama 1
DRAMA PRACTICUM 1-2-3-4
GRADES: 11,12 LENGTH: 1 semester, course can be repeated
Drama Practicum is an advanced course where performance skills are developed through writing, directing and acting. Technical and business responsibilities are explored as part of a traveling show experience. Class activities include team building and improvisation games, as well as various acting and directing techniques for scenes and full-length shows. Students tour productions to East Campus and the community. A field trip to a professional theatre is included. This course fulfills .5 - 2.0 credits towards a Fine Arts graduation credit. PREREQUISITE: Drama 1-2
STAGECRAFT 1
GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 semester
This class explores major design elements of the theatre which include: basic electrical theory, lighting color theory, lighting design and board operation, scenic design and construction, as well as the use of costume, makeup and props. Teacher lectures and demonstrations introduce material before students explore topics through hands-on activities. Students will experience design elements through group projects and culminate the semester with a final project that incorporates every design element in a final staged production. The use of power tools, painting and the presence of dust are not uncommon in the scene shop. This course fulfills .5 credits towards a Fine Arts graduation credit. PREREQUISITE: None
STAGECRAFT 2
GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 semester
This class further develops skills learned in Stagecraft 1. The fundamentals are applied to more advanced projects in technical theatre. Students will be thrust into the role of dramaturge, producer, director and designer as they make decisions on what plays to explore, the design elements for the production and the timelines to achieve success. The scope of projects is aligned to real world scenarios. A field trip to a professional theater with a backstage tour is included. This course fulfills .5 credits towards your Fine Arts graduation credit. PREREQUISITE: Stagecraft 1
DRAMA 1
GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 semester
Drama 1 introduces the fundamental concepts of acting. Students learn by doing, rehearsing, discussing, and performing one acts, scenes, monologues from modern theater, using the building blocks of improvisation and the techniques of successful scene work to unlock self-confidence and communication skills. Units of Study include Voice & Movement Skills and Improvisation & Concentration Methods. A field trip to Steppenwolf Theatre is included. This course fulfills .5 credits towards a Fine Arts credit.
PREREQUISITE: None
DRAMA 2
GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 semester
Drama 2 is an advanced acting course that builds on the techniques learned in Drama 1. Students learn by doing, rehearsing, discussing, performing, scenes from plays and films. Students will incorporate stage combat & vocal accents in some scenes, as well as direct and perform in published and original scenes and monologues, and improvisation. Units of Study include Advanced Vocal & Movement Skills, including an Animated Voice Over Project, Stage Combat Scene, One Acts, and group performances. Recent community performances and activities have included a One Act performance for Westfield Middle School and teaching an EXPLORE class at Waterbury. A field trip to Steppenwolf Theatre is included. This course fulfills .5 credits towards a Fine Arts graduation credit. PREREQUISITE: Drama 1
DRAMA PRACTICUM 1-2-3-4
GRADES: 11,12 LENGTH: 1 semester, course can be repeated
Drama Practicum is an advanced course where performance skills are developed through writing, directing and acting. Technical and business responsibilities are explored as part of a traveling show experience. Class activities include team building and improvisation games, as well as various acting and directing techniques for scenes and full-length shows. Students tour productions to East Campus and the community. A field trip to a professional theatre is included. This course fulfills .5 - 2.0 credits towards a Fine Arts graduation credit. PREREQUISITE: Drama 1-2
STAGECRAFT 1
GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 semester
This class explores major design elements of the theatre which include: basic electrical theory, lighting color theory, lighting design and board operation, scenic design and construction, as well as the use of costume, makeup and props. Teacher lectures and demonstrations introduce material before students explore topics through hands-on activities. Students will experience design elements through group projects and culminate the semester with a final project that incorporates every design element in a final staged production. The use of power tools, painting and the presence of dust are not uncommon in the scene shop. This course fulfills .5 credits towards a Fine Arts graduation credit. PREREQUISITE: None
STAGECRAFT 2
GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 semester
This class further develops skills learned in Stagecraft 1. The fundamentals are applied to more advanced projects in technical theatre. Students will be thrust into the role of dramaturge, producer, director and designer as they make decisions on what plays to explore, the design elements for the production and the timelines to achieve success. The scope of projects is aligned to real world scenarios. A field trip to a professional theater with a backstage tour is included. This course fulfills .5 credits towards your Fine Arts graduation credit. PREREQUISITE: Stagecraft 1