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Theater Department Activities

Fall Play
Fall Musical
Cabaret
October Tales of Terror
Winter Musical
Spring Play
Spring Musical
Individual Showcase
Friday Night Live
Theatre for Social Change
GHSA One Act Competition
International Thespian Society Troup #4048
Georgia Thespian Conference
August Wilson Monologue Competition
ESU Shakespeare Monologue Competition
True Colors Theatre Next Narrative Monologue Competition
Shuler Hensley High School Musical Theatre Awards

Course Descriptions

Fundamentals of Theatre

This course serves as an introduction to the theatre arts. Students investigate theatre as a whole by exploring the techniques and origins of a wide variety of theatre arts in various cultures and periods.

Acting

Introduces the acting process and the role of the actor in various styles/methods with a focus on scene study. Stresses developing imagination, observation, concentration powers and self-discipline. Includes developing physical and vocal control while transmitting emotions, conviction, and ideas; enhances self-confidence and self-awareness. Theatre is used as a means to encourage cooperative learning, teamwork, organization, and leadership skills. The class allows all students the opportunity to perform on a regular basis.

Advanced Drama

Studies the artistic, technical, management, and performance elements of live theatre production. As a part of the planning, rehearsal, and performance, students assume positions of responsibility and demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in acting, directing, artistic criticism, script analysis, staging, character creation, vocal techniques, and physical movement. Students recognize the responsibilities of the producer, director, actors, designers, technicians, and managers through collaboration in the creation of a theatre performance.

Musical Theatre

Introduces the style and characteristic elements of musical theatre. Explores the mechanics of production, staging, voice, and dance. Explores the career opportunities available in musical theatre and offers opportunity for performance.

Technical Theatre

An introductory, broad-based study of technical theatre. Historical applications, production research, and color theory will be applied to the areas of stage lighting, scenery construction, sound design, and stage rigging. Practical emphasis will be placed on the use of tools and equipment specific to technical aspects of a theatrical production.