Seckinger High School

Theatre Fundamentals I/II

The goal of the course is to provide students the opportunity to explore Theatre Arts. Theatre Fundamentals, promotes learning the essential vocabulary and processes of theatre as well as reading, writing, and researching theatre literature, acting and technical theatre. Acting experience in this course includes exploring the concepts of self, body and voice work, improvisation, acting techniques, and reading and writing related to theatre study. In addition, students learn about and reflect on various aspects of theatre through history and in different cultures, as well as the various forms of theatre and theatre-related media. Students have the opportunities for practical application of knowledge in informal productions. This course develops creativity and spontaneity in those students wanting to explore theatre, as well as those who wish to commit to a theatre program. Theatre Fundamentals is an entry level course open to any student. 

Acting

The goal of the course is to provide students the opportunity to explore a variety of acting methodologies. Students will be introduced to acting as a process. The course includes an introduction to a variety of contemporary acting techniques and methods from teachers including Konstantin Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Viola Spolin, Kenneth Stilson, Kristin Linklater and others. If time permits we may also explore some period acting (Shakespearean, Greek). Emphasis will be placed on acting exercises, physical and vocal awareness and practical (honest and committed) application of techniques and theories. Classes include exercises in movement, improvisation, character development, vocal expression, articulation and projection, relaxation exercises, concentration, sensory awareness, emotional recall, working in the moment, given circumstances, and text analysis. This work develops skills in creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, perseverance and leadership. Classes will also include performances and responding to your own and others’ class work and performances in journal writings and discussion. Only students with a strong desire for performance should take this class. There is no prerequisite for this course. 

Musical Theatre

Pre-Requisite Theatre Fundamentals I,II Required 

Students will spend time preparing and performing musical pieces on aerial silks and aerial hoop, developing aerial performance vocabulary, learning basic kinesiology, and enhancing aerial performance skills. Students are required to have taken one year of another theatrical, or fine arts course and will be required to have an athletic physical completed prior to the start of the course.

Technical Theatre I