TOSA EAST THEATRE CLASSES
Acting 1
1 semester, 1/2 credit; grades 9-12; prerequisite: none
This performance oriented, interdisciplinary course gives students the opportunity to develop basic skills in various areas of performance. In this class, students will begin their journey as a theatre artist/actor. Course content will focus on developing the student as an actor through ensemble work, partner and solo work, and other curricular aspects of foundational theatre skills.
Acting 2
1 semester, 1/2 credit; grades 9-12; prerequisite: Acting 1 or consent of instructor
This performance oriented, interdisciplinary course gives students the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills as a performer. In this class, students will continue their journey as a theatre artist/actor. Course content will focus on refining the student’s skills as an actor through ensemble work, partner and solo work, and other curricular aspects of theatre skills.
Technical Theatre Production and Design 1
1 semester, 1/2 credit; grades 9-12; prerequisite: none. (formerly “Technical Theatre 1”)
Technical Theatre Production & Design 1 provides a detailed look at the technical aspects of producing a show. In this class, students will begin their journey as a theatre artist/technician. This course offers students a balance of academic work along with the important hands-on operation of technical theatre equipment and practices. This course offers the novice a complete introduction to the field of technical theatre.
Technical Theatre Production and Design 2
1 semester, 1/2 credit; grades 9-12; prerequisite: Production & Design 1 or consent of instructor
Technical Theatre Production & Design 2 provides a deeper look at the technical aspects of producing a show. In this class, students will continue their journey as a theatre artist/technician. This course offers students a balance of academic work along with the important hands-on operation of technical theatre equipment and practices. This course offers students a chance to learn more about the field of technical theatre.
Independent Studies in Theatre
1 semester, 1/2 credit; grades 9-12; prerequisite: Acting 1, Technical Theatre 1 and/or consent of instructor. Only offered 8th hour.
This independent study course offers students additional work in Acting or Technical Theatre. All course work will be completed independently and submitted to instructor.
Musical Theatre
1 semester, 1/2 credit; grades 9-12; prerequisite: none
This performance oriented, interdisciplinary course provides an introduction to the musical theatre stage. In this class, students will begin their journey as a musical theatre artist/performer. Course content will focus on the development of foundational skills in singing, acting, and dancing.
Improvisation
1 semester, 1/2 credit; grades 9-12; prerequisite: none
This performance oriented, interdisciplinary course offers the novice a complete introduction to improvisation. In this class, students will innovate, create, and hone their skills at improvising scenes based on an audience suggestion. Students in Improvisation will participate in group activities and exercises that develop public speaking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
