MHS Theatre Courses

Theatre Beginning (Theatre I)

Grades: 9-11

Prerequisites: None

This class provides students with a general survey and appreciation of Theatre Arts. Emphasis on skill development, including exercises to build self-esteem, trust and empathy are integrated into the course. Acting experience in this course includes vocal and movement exercises with opportunities to experience and participate in the creative processes of performance and production. An exploration of script reading, stage vocabulary, Shakespeare, and creative writing are incorporated into the course. Students learn the art as an audience member, as well as a performer.

COURSE NOTE: Students will perform in at least one assigned production during the semester.

Theatre Intermediate (Theatre II)

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Theatre Beginning and Instructor Approval

This class integrates and builds upon concepts and skills from the Theatre Beginning course. Through various modes of expression and performance, students will study and respond to a variety of theatre experiences that will refine their communicative, collaborative, analytical, interpretive, and problem solving skills. This course develops students’ knowledge base, expands their understanding of theatre, and begins the application of learning in forms of informal and formal productions. Students may take this course more than once for credit with recommendation of the Teacher.

COURSE NOTE: Students will perform in at least one assigned production during the semester.

Theatre Proficient Honors (Theatre III)

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Theatre Arts I and/or Theatre II. An Interview and instructor approval is required.

This is an Honors level class. Students exhibit independence, discipline, and commitment to the theatre process through their work on assigned projects. This course involves additional in-depth application of theatre arts knowledge, skills, and processes. Advanced work in acting skills and preparation, play analysis, and character interpretation are explored. Theatre study at this level places a greater emphasis on the execution of skills, ensemble work, and collaboration with other student artists.

COURSE NOTES: Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances as assigned is required. Students are expected to work on NCTC festival in the Fall Semester and the Musical in the Spring Semester.

Theatre Advanced Honors (Theatre IV)

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Theatre Arts III (Proficient) and an Interview.

This course will require students to become initiators of learning and accomplishment, demonstrate leadership, ownership and expertise in theatre arts. Emphasis is placed on in- depth expansion of self-evaluation. Students may take this course more than once for credit with recommendation of the Teacher.

Technical Theatre Honors

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: A minimum of one Theatre Honors class and an Interview.

This course will focus, expand and advance independent study in Technical Theatre within a Theatre Honors class. The course includes basic stage construction, properties, costuming, lighting, and or sound (audio) depending on productions needs. Students may have an opportunity to perform in productions. Students may take this course more than once for credit with recommendation of the Teacher.

COURSE NOTES: Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances as assigned is required. Students in the Fall semester are expected to work on NCTC festivals. Students in the Spring semester are expected to work on theMusical.

Directing Theatre Honors, Fall Semester only

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: A minimum of one Theatre Honors class and an Interview.

This course will focus, expand and advance independent study in Directing within a Theatre Honors class. Students will produce a short play as Director at the end of the semester. Students may take this course more than once for credit with recommendation of the Teacher.

COURSE NOTES: Students will perform as actors in this class. Attendance at all after school rehearsals and performances as assigned is required. Students are expected to attend NCTC festivals.

Musical Theatre Honors - Spring Semester only

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: A minimum of one Theatre Honors class and an Interview.

This course will focus, expand and advance independent study in Musical Theatre within a Theatre Honors class. Students are expected to demonstrate ownership and will be required to participate in an assigned leadership role for the Spring Musical. Students will have the option to appear on stage in the cast of the musical (audition required). Students may take this course more than once for credit with recommendation of the Teacher.

COURSE NOTES: Students will perform as actors in this class for other projects. Attendance at all after school rehearsals and performances as assigned is required.

Design Theatre Honors

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: A minimum of one Technical Theatre class and an Interview.

This course will focus, expand and advance independent study in Costume, Scenery, Lighting, or Sound Design within a Theatre-Honors class. Students may have an opportunity to perform in productions. Students may take this course more than once for credit with recommendation of the Teacher.

COURSE NOTES: Students are expected to work on the school musical. Attendance at all after school rehearsals and performances as assigned is required.

Theatre Arts Internship Honors

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Minimum of two honors Theatre classes and Interview

This course will advance independent study in general Theatre leadership skills. Students in this class will serve as a teaching assistant within a Theatre Beginning or Theatre Intermediate class.

COURSE NOTES: Attendance at all after school rehearsals and performances as assigned is required.