Category Archives: CTWS

HS Specialty: Directing

Take the lead in this class designed to discover the role of a director. Class will work together in groups to learn everything from how to analyze a scene, make design choices, lead actors & rehearsals, create staging and dynamic storytelling. Students will work both as actors and directors in a series of short scenes.…
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Jr High/High School Tech: Sound and Lighting

Imagine a scene with a man and a woman sitting on a bench. The lights are dim and the sound of a train approaching fills the theatre. Now imagine that same man and woman, but the lights are bright and the sound of children’s voices is in the background. Lighting and sound is a crucial…
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3rd -5th Acting: Fairy Tale Favorites

Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It’s off to act we go! There’s nothing like taking the stage with your favorite stories accompanying you – with tales from fables like Snow White, Aladdin, and Peter Pan. Students will build confidence and focus on interacting with one another to create familiar scenes. They’ll also be given creative liberties…
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3rd -5th Acting: Comedic Commercials

Try it…you’ll like it! Students craft commercials based on their own silly inventions in this class where on-camera acting and comedy unite. Actors will have the opportunity to film their creations and share them with friends and family in a final funny presentation. A great class for students with active imaginations! Skills Focus: Developing different…
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