Theater

The Fall class, through a Christian worldview and for God’s glory, will help students grow in their knowledge, understanding, interpretation, and expression of dramatic works. Students will participate in theater exercises to develop or further improve skills in vocal projection, creativity, diction, expression, observation, stage presence, blocking, memorization, relaxation, improvisation, concentration, character analysis, stage terminology, stage management, and critical thinking about plays. Classroom improvisational activities, character building activities, monologues, skits, and scenes will help students apply their knowledge. Students will begin to develop the sensory awareness and observation skills necessary to portray complex characters as well as to plan and perform complex scenes. Elements of various acting methodologies may be incorporated. Audition techniques will be discussed.

Students will develop ensemble skills and cooperation as well as individual character building skills. Team work and memorization are required and students are expected to fully participate in all activities. Grades will be based on participation in activities, monologue delivery, application of acting techniques, and homework assignments. Students are encouraged to attend one or more dramatic performances during the school year.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the Fall class, students will be able to write their own skits that we may perform during class time. The Fall class will not include a formal play production or performance.

The Spring class will take the skills developed in the Fall and put them to use in public performance at the end of the semester.

Stage Crew, Set Design, and Tech: In the Spring Semester there may be opportunities for a few students to take on roles as Stage Crew or to help work with set design or the technical portion of the performances. A few students may sign up for class with that as their goal. They would be welcome to come to class/rehearsal at any time and participate in any theater activities or rehearsals, but much of the stage crew and tech work will not be until the later portion of each semester. Please contact Mrs. Rapp directly if your student is interested in this option as class attendance and tuition fees are different for these roles.

Extra Rehearsals: Students will be expected to begin attending weekly extended class periods early in the semester and extra rehearsals on Thursdays in the weeks leading up to performance dates.

Parent Assistant: Mrs. Rapp will need a parent assistant, who can begin attending class sessions (as needed and determined by Mrs. Rapp), at the start of the semester when rehearsals begin. This parent assistant would help students as they prepare and assist Mrs. Rapp as needed. Some theater knowledge is helpful, but is not required. If you feel led to serve in this role, please let the registrar know at the time of registration.

Note 1: Priority enrollment will be given to high school students with 8^th graders permitted as space allows. Students also enrolled in other CCT classes will be given priority.

Note 2: Parents will be required to volunteer to coordinate intermission refreshments, organize the cast party, assist with costuming, and assist during the performances.

Prerequisite(s): N/A

Text(s): Scripts (TBD)

Required Materials: Students are required to bring a journal to class.