The use of that instrument, however, can be learned with instruction, including theater games, music, movement and scene study leading to performance. The performance program is an introduction to the exciting exploration of what it is to be an actor. The components of the Performing Arts Program include acting, puppetry, music and dance, as well as technical and theater business. In the acting component, students become familiar with the fundamentals of dramatic literature and learn how to make use of their inherent dramatic ability. Students engage in monologues, dialogues, scene study, learn stage movement and develop voice projection.
Students also spend time examining character study and experimenting with improvisation.
The skills learned in the acting component are not only the fundamentals of the actor's craft but translate into practical skills in the workplace and everyday life. Students become acquainted with the various aspects of technical theater. Familiarity with these fields is necessary for a successful performer. Students are given an introduction to the universal language of music. Basic choral singing and music appreciation are taught, with specific vocal lessons designed to develop the performers vocal instrument for the purposes of stage performance.