Theatre and Acting

 Instructor: Ms. Heather 

Course Summary: 

This course is based on the sample curriculum maps of the NYCDOE (New York City Department of Education) world-class theatre program as well as the Los Angeles Arts Education Curriculum, aligned with US Common Core standards for Drama/Theatre Arts. In this 25-week course, students will be introduced to basic theatre and acting while building skills in acting, storytelling, speaking and listening, movement, creative play, pantomime and improvisation. Students will explore the physical, vocal, characterization and staging components of acting in fun, practice-based group and solo activities.

 Format 

Course will emphasize experiential and play-based learning with regular independent and group rehearsals over Zoom. Students will have the opportunity to practice monologues, group skits, improv, pantomime, tableau as well as learn about theatre staging, make-up, costumes, etc. Case studies and exposure to classical and modern theatre and the history of the theatre arts will also be featured. 

Assignments 

Students will have weekly assignments to practice including monologues, character parts, and other fun and educational theatre-related activities. 

Materials 

Students will require a notebook and access to a computer/printer/tablet. 

• Sample Script

• Sample Performance Task