THEATRE
ARTS
Beginning
Drama (Year)
9-12
This
course is designed for the student who is interested in drama and
would like to learn the basic skills necessary to act in or
produce a play. Prior
experience is not necessary for success.
Areas of instruction include movement, voice and diction,
character analysis, play interpretation, theatre history, play
structures and styles, stage makeup and technical theatre (stagecraft).
Attending live Fine Art performances at Santa Rita High
School, although not mandatory, is strongly encouraged, as well as
live performances within the Tucson community.
Students will be expected to perform children’s plays to
the area elementary and middle schools, and one week of after
school rehearsals will be required in order for the student to
perform an evening show to family and friends.
Intermediate
Drama (Sem. or Year)
10-12
Prerequisite:
Audition by Director. One year of a Drama class is preferred.
This
class is designed to provide students with opportunities to expand
their knowledge and skills gained in Beginning Drama. Emphasis is
placed on script and character analysis, character development,
acting techniques, monologues, duo scenes and impro****tion.
State Thespian Conference, Southern Arizona Acting
Festivals, U of A workshops, and performing in two major dramatic
productions are the goals for this class.
Portfolio work is also required for all students. Students
should expect several after school rehearsals-2 weeks per semester
prior to performances. After school rehearsals are mandatory for
this class.
Advanced
Drama (Sem. or Year)
11-12
Prerequisite:
Auditions by Director and one semester of Intermediate
Drama preferred.
This
class is designed to provide students with opportunities to expand
their knowledge and skills gained in Intermediate Drama. Emphasis is placed on the application of literary analysis to
acting skills, production and the performance of plays to the
paying public. Portfolio
work is also required for all students.
This class is offered as a Fine Arts or elective credit
which may be repeated for credit since the course content changes
with production needs. Frequent
after school rehearsals are mandatory during the months of October
through December, and February through May. Some weekend
rehearsals/workshops may be required.
$25 AIA fee.
Independent
Study-Student directing (Sem.
or
Year)
11-12
Prerequisite: Interview by Director and concurrently a member of the
Advanced Drama Class.
This advanced
course is designed for the experienced drama student who is
interested in directing plays in the Beginning or Intermediate
Drama classes. This course is dedicated for those students who are
interested in making a career in drama as a professional actor,
director, or a theatre educator.
Many hours of out of class prep-time, independent reading,
written reports, portfolio work, and high level organizational
skills are a must for this course. Excellent attendance is also expected, and only the most
dedicated should apply. Must
be approved by the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and
Instruction.
Stage
Crew & Craft (Sem. or Year)
10-12
Prerequisite:
Interview with Director & one year of a drama course at
Santa Rita.
This course is designed for those interested in the technical aspect of production. Students will learn how to operate and maintain equipment in the Little Theatre and in the Auditorium. Lighting, sound, and basic stagecraft skills will be taught. Set building and the safe handling of power tools is also part of this program. Costuming, house management, and leadership skills will also be covered. Students interested in this class must be available to operate equipment for all presentations in the Auditorium or Little Theatre, either during school or during nighttime performances. This class is offered as a Fine Arts or elective credit which may be repeated for credit since the course content changes with production needs. Must be approved by the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction.
