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Theatre Arts I
Prerequisite: None
Syllabus

Course Description: Theatre Arts I is designed to give the student an overall appreciation of theatre as a performing art, as well as an introduction to production skills. It will acquaint the student with basics of acting and improvisation through voice, body and sensory explorations. In addition, the course will include the fundamentals of play production, technical theatre, dramatic literature and theatre history.

Theatre Arts III-IV
Prerequisite:
Theatre I, II
Syllabus

Course Description: Theatre III-IV is a continuation of Theatre I-II. Exploration of career opportunities in theatre and theatre related fields and auditioning will be studied, as well as the production process. Important literary works will be studied along with characterization, physicality, vocal work and the continued development of the actors instrument.

Theatre Productions
Prerequisite: Theatre I, II (AUDITION REQUIRED)
Syllabus

Theatre Productions is an honors theatre course. Exploration of career opportunities in theatre and theatre related fields and auditioning will be studied, as well as the production process. . Important literary works will be studied along with characterization, physicality, vocal work and the continued development of the actors instrument. Educational theatre departments of university, college and professional affiliations will also be examined for career opportunities. This course is devised to prepare the student for theatrical study at the university and professional level.


The Plano Technical Theatre Department

Tech Theatre I
This class teaches the fundamental skills necessary for basic technical theatre.


Tech Theatre II

A continuation of Tech Theatre I. Construction and design will be studied, as well a s the production process.

Tech Theatre Productions
A continuation of Tech Theatre II, technicians in this class gain training for the professional world of technical theater.