An introductory course intended to develop confidence, concentration, creativity, and communication skills to enable students to function within the theatre craft. Improvisations from sensory and literary sources and scene work from playscripts of the modern theatre are done. Students are introduced to staging elements and basic analyses of plot, character, and theme. This is an introduction to the theatrical disciplines of the playwright, actor, director, designer, and critic. It includes a study of the context and craft of the traditional theatrical expressions and of the types and styles of plays from the primitive mythologic through the classic period up to 1890.
Scene work from the various historical periods is studied.
20 A continuation of the Drama 20 program, only in greater depth and completeness. The class company is responsible for all elements - production, direction, design, acting, and management of their one act play festival. A wide variety of choral music and styles is studied. Selected out of school performances are required. A minimum of two years study of a band instrument Symphonic band is a course aimed at increasing the proficiency level of students who have had a minimum of two years study of a band instrument, whether privately or at a junior high school.