Lafayette Theatre Classes
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Introduction to Theatre
This performance-based course will explore the art of performing through monologues, scenes, and ensemble acting. Classroom activities will be designed to help the student discover and develop an appreciation for the theatre and performance. This course will have after school performances in Beeler Auditorium in the Fall and Spring to celebrate their growth and share projects with their families. Units include : Ensemble, Fundamentals of Theatre, Developing the Actor's Voice, Staging and Movement, Poetry Performance, Monologues, Improvisation, Musical Theatre History, Scenes After completion of the course students are eligible to take Theatre 2, Theatre 3, and Theatre 4. Teacher: Ms. Gorrell [email protected] Intro to Technical Theatre
This hands-on course is an introduction for students to create a base of understanding in technical theatre. Classroom activities will be designed to help the student discover and develop skills in technical theatre, specifically scenery and scenic painting, costumes, lighting, sound and props. We will explore both design and construction. Units include: Tools and Safety, Set Construction, Props Design, Scale Drawing and Design, Musical Construction, Intro to Sewing, Monster project, Trash Bag Project, and Barbie Costume Design Project. After completion of the course students are eligible to take Advanced Technical Theatre. Teacher: Mrs. Kisling [email protected] |
Theatre 2
Grades 10-12:
This highly performance-based course will explore the art of performing through Ensemble, Viewpoints, Theatre for Social Change, Devising, Site- Responsive Theatre, Jobs in Theatre, theatre theorists and 10 minute plays. Classroom activities will be designed to challenge students to discover strengths and areas of growth to develop as theatre performers. This course will have after school performances in the Fall and Spring to celebrate their growth and share projects with their families
Units include : Ensemble, Resumes and Auditions, Viewpoints, Theatre for Social Change, Site Responsive Theatre, Jobs in Theatre, Stanislavski, Picture Book Project, Ten Minute Plays,
Teacher: Ms. Gorrell [email protected]
Theatre 3
Grades 11-12:
This highly performance-based course will explore the art of directing and devising a piece of theatre as well as audition and thespy prep, scene work using different Acting Theorists, and a One Act play fully produced in class. Classroom activities will be designed to challenge students to discover strengths and areas of growth to develop as theatre performers.
Units : Ensemble, Thespys/Resumes, Acting Theorists, Play Production and Directing/Devising and unit of choice at end of year
Prerequisites: successful completion of Introduction to Theatre, Theatre 2 and Theatre 3 with an A or B and instructor’s approval.
Teacher: Cassady Gorrell [email protected]
Grades 11-12:
This highly performance-based course will explore the art of directing and devising a piece of theatre as well as audition and thespy prep, scene work using different Acting Theorists, and a One Act play fully produced in class. Classroom activities will be designed to challenge students to discover strengths and areas of growth to develop as theatre performers.
Units : Ensemble, Thespys/Resumes, Acting Theorists, Play Production and Directing/Devising and unit of choice at end of year
Prerequisites: successful completion of Introduction to Theatre, Theatre 2 and Theatre 3 with an A or B and instructor’s approval.
Teacher: Cassady Gorrell [email protected]
Theatre 4
Grade 12:
This highly performance-based course will explore Theatre Theorists (Artaud, Brecht, Boal) as well as audition prep, scene work and a One Act play. Classroom activities will be designed to challenge students to discover strengths and areas of growth to develop as theatre performers. This course will have additional after school requirements.
Units: Ensemble, Auditions/Resumes/Portfolios, Theatre Theorists (Artaud, Brecht, Boal), Play Production and Playwriting
Prerequisites: successful completion of Introduction to Theatre, Theatre 2 and Theatre 3 with an A or B and instructor’s approval.
Teacher: Mrs. Kisling [email protected]
SCAPA Theatre 3/4
This highly performance-based course will explore the art of performing through audition preparation, scene work, theatre theorists, directing, devising, play analysis, dramatic literature and the production and performance of a fully mounted play. Classroom activities will be designed to challenge students to discover strengths and areas of growth to develop as theatre performers. This course will have additional after school requirements.
Units: Ensemble, Auditions/Resumes/Portfolio/SoAE, Theatre and Acting theorists, Play Production, Theatre History, Playwriting, and an Independent student project.
Teacher: Mrs. Kisling [email protected]
This highly performance-based course will explore the art of performing through audition preparation, scene work, theatre theorists, directing, devising, play analysis, dramatic literature and the production and performance of a fully mounted play. Classroom activities will be designed to challenge students to discover strengths and areas of growth to develop as theatre performers. This course will have additional after school requirements.
Units: Ensemble, Auditions/Resumes/Portfolio/SoAE, Theatre and Acting theorists, Play Production, Theatre History, Playwriting, and an Independent student project.
Teacher: Mrs. Kisling [email protected]
Advanced Technical Theatre
This hands-on course is an advanced look into the world of technical theatre for students. Classroom activities will be designed to help the student discover and develop skills in technical theatre, specifically costumes and props design. This course will have additional after school requirements.
Units: Review Safety and Tools, Design and Build Fall Play, Design and Build Spring Musical, Spring Musical Construction, Monster Project, Light and Sound, and Final Design project.
Prerequisites: successful completion of Introduction to Tech Theatre with an A or B and instructor’s approval.
Teacher: Mrs. Kisling [email protected]
This hands-on course is an advanced look into the world of technical theatre for students. Classroom activities will be designed to help the student discover and develop skills in technical theatre, specifically costumes and props design. This course will have additional after school requirements.
Units: Review Safety and Tools, Design and Build Fall Play, Design and Build Spring Musical, Spring Musical Construction, Monster Project, Light and Sound, and Final Design project.
Prerequisites: successful completion of Introduction to Tech Theatre with an A or B and instructor’s approval.
Teacher: Mrs. Kisling [email protected]
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
C Critique peers in a thoughtful and meaningful way.
R Respect: the space, the process, yourself and others.
E Engage in the ensemble! A divided brain is a divided ensemble. No phones in the classroom!
A Always try your best.
T Take risks and challenge yourself to grow everyday.
E Expect more, I always will!