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HS Tech: Production Design

(Pre-requisite: 1 year of tech, equivalent experience and/or instructor approval) 
Advanced technical students focus on design work in all areas of technical theatre. They work together to find practical solutions to difficult design ideas. Students in this class will be heavily involved in production areas for all the shows in our season. Individual mentorship and responsibility will be a major focus. Because this class works on our productions, content is always changing and stretching the students! Tons of hands-on experience and individual mentorship as you create magic! Pre-Requisite: Prior tech classes and/or instructor approval.
Skills Focus:
• Lighting & sound design
• Stage décor: paint, set dressing
• Designing and building props

Thursdays 5:00-7:00pm
Teacher: Nick Schwartz

 

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Thursday Classes Meet: January 11-May 4

  • No Class 3/1 (Tech Week)
  • No Class 3/29 (Spring Break)

 

Jr High Tech: Intro to Tech

Hammers, saws, paint, and more! Students are introduced to the basics of “behind the scenes” through thematic lessons about construction, set design , paint, lighting, sound, costumes, props, and stage management. This class works closely with the High School Repertory in preparing for their shows. Students should dress appropriately for backstage work and be ready to have a “drilling” time!

Skills Focus:
• Lighting & sound design
• Stage décor: paint, set dressing
• Designing and building props
• Safety in set design
• Articulate and explain how technical elements (costumes, make up, lights, props, set, sound) are integrated into a drama/theatre work
• Experiment with a variety of technical elements such as costumes, make up, lights, sound, props that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work
• Evaluate the production elements used in a drama/theatre work to assess theme and perspective.

Tuesdays 4:00-6:00pm
Teacher: Nick Schwartz

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Tuesday Classes Meet: January 9-May 1

  • No Class 2/27 (Tech Week)
  • No Class 3/27 (Spring Break)

 

Jr High Improv: Improv 1

I’m going off script! Students think fast and have plenty of laughs in this upbeat class that teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. Not only will students enjoy games and comedic improv, but they’ll also learn techniques that will help them feel more confident as they grow into young performers. Fast paced and focused, improvisers will learn many new techniques that will serve them in many areas of theatre. From playing games to playing scenes, this class is sure to grow and stretch your student.

Skills Focus:
• Working as an ensemble
• Agreement (Yes And)
• How to gain energy in a scene
• Scene starters
• Short form games
• Creating characters
Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
Teacher: Karen Holbert

 

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Thursday Classes Meet: January 11-May 4

  • No Class 3/1 (Tech Week)
  • No Class 3/29 (Spring Break)

3rd-5th Acting: Grimm’s Fairy Tales

From rags to riches, the goose that laid the golden eggs, escaping a witch’s oven—these are the stories and images that shape our “happily ever afters”. The Brothers Grimm wrote some of the most popular fairy tales of time and this class will allow students to explore scenes from many of the classics. There’s nothing like taking the stage with your favorite stories accompanying you – with tales from fables like Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and Little Red Riding Hood. Students will build confidence and focus on interacting with one another to create familiar scenes. They’ll also be given creative liberties with their favorite characters. The possibilities are endless!

Skills Focus:

  • Exploration of classic literature and material
  • Storytelling
  • Using character types and templates
  • Understanding and using adaptation
  • Working as an ensemble
  • Pacing & vocal projection

Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 pm
Teacher: TBD

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