Recommended for college bound students. As it evolves from Classical Athens to the present. Since drama is a reflection of society, we also will be examining the literature's time period and how it influenced the theatre. This class will introduce students to beginning acting. Students examine and discuss timely social issues and discover how these or similar issues have been confronted in literature.
Students recognize how the media affect their attitudes and decisions.
Students learn how good reading and writing skills can earn and save them money. The basic text is Literary Cavalcade magazine, which contains contemporary literature as well as classics and always presents interesting themes and trends. Not accepted as English credit for 4 year colleges and universities. Depending upon which semester the course is offered students will design sets, build scenery, set lights, and satisfy other technical needs of that particular show. Upon completion of the technical phase students will participate in an acting session focusing on Stanislavsky's acting methods.