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Theatre
An essential component of a well-rounded education, theatre teaches critical 21st-century skills- collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. In Dysart and our theatre program, each student will be afforded the opportunity to develop a greater appreciation for the aesthetics of the dramatic arts, and the criteria of an effective performance, along with an awareness of the historical influences of the theatre. Dysart’s theatre curriculum includes exposure to various acting techniques, script analysis, directing, movement, technical theatre, and design.
Theatre Courses Offered in High School
Theatre 1-2
Offered: 9-12
All High Schools
Students will learn theatrical staging, acting, directing and design basics. Students do not need to have any theatre experience prior to taking this course.
Theatre 3-4
Offered: 9-12
All High Schools
Students will focus on ensemble building, viewpoints, character development, script analysis, improvisation, movement, children's theatre.
Theatre 5-6
Offered: 9-12
All High Schools
Students will focus on professional skills including performance, movement, critical analysis, dance, and dialects. The class is suggested for students interested in in-depth exploration of all elements of theater.
Studio Theatre
Offered: 9-12
All High Schools
Students will apply skills from Advanced Theater. Students will have the opportunity to work with Theater 1-6 students in directing, playwriting, designing, and advancing their acting skills. *Performances may be required outside of the school day
Technical Theatre
Offered: 9-12
DHS, VVHS, SRHS
Students will study and create scenery, props, makeup, costume, sound, lighting and stage management at the beginning level.
Stagecraft Design & Production 1-4 and Internship
Offered: 9-12
WCHS
Students will learn the fundamentals of theater production. This hands-on program includes instruction in set design, set construction, scenic painting, lighting design, costume design and construction, theatrical makeup, audio engineering, rigging and production management.
Theatre Courses Offered in K-8 and Middle School
Theatre
Offered: K-8
West Point Elementary School
Students will learn theatrical staging, acting, directing, and design basics. Students do not need to
have any theatre experience prior to taking this course. Theatre is a performing ensemble and
will participate in concerts, school events, and festivals.
*Theatre is offered as an after-school club at many of our K-8 schools. Please reach out to your home school for more information.
Theatre
Offered: 7-8
Sonoran Heights MS, Cimarron Springs MS
Students will learn theatrical staging, acting, directing, and design basics. Students do not need to
have any theatre experience prior to taking this course. Theatre is a performing ensemble and
will participate in concerts, school events, and festivals.
*Theatre is offered as an after-school club at many of our K-8 schools. Please reach out to your home school for more information.