ACTING I

Length of Time: Full Year
Number of Periods Per Week: 5
Number of Credits: 5.00
Instructor: Mrs. Quindlen

Acting I is for students who want to learn more about acting. Throughout the course, students will receive a performance-oriented overview of the acting process, aimed at providing a basic understanding of theatrical elements, including the actor’s instrument, characterization, and both scripted and improvisational performances. Students will be engaged physically and mentally daily. This class is designed to challenge and benefit students of all interests and ability levels. Participation includes not only performing but also observing, experimenting, and critiquing both yourself and others. The goal of this class is for you to gain confidence through public speaking, creatively expressing yourself, and thinking outside the box. Students who successfully complete this course are encouraged to take Acting II.

ACTING II

Length of Time: Full Year
Number of Periods Per Week: 5
Number of Credits: 5.00
Instructor: Mrs. Quindlen
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Acting I.

This class builds on the foundational acting skills developed in Acting 1 and advances them further. Acting 2 will include similar activities, instructional games, and performance opportunities, but with higher expectations and standards. Students will participate in a Children's Theatre project, which will culminate in a performance with local elementary schools. Those who successfully complete this course are encouraged to enroll in Acting 3.

ACTING III – Honors

Length of Time: Full Year
Number of Periods Per Week: 5
Number of Credits: 5.00
Instructor: Mrs. Quindlen
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Acting II or audition.

This class will explore further into the theatrical process at an advanced level. The goal of this course is to challenge theatrical ability and expose students to various performance experiences. Students will be held to a higher expectation and produce multiple public performances. Students will be engaged physically and mentally each day. 

MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP

Length of Time: Full Year
Number of Periods Per Week: 5
Number of Credits: 5.00
Instructor: Mrs. Quindlen
Prerequisite: Acting I

Do you enjoy acting or dancing, but are not confident in your vocal abilities? Have you dreamed of singing in a musical, but have never had the opportunity? Are you a singer who wants to develop acting skills? Are you a shy student who wants to overcome fears of performing for an audience? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Musical Theater Workshop is the course for you. Solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from Broadway shows will be rehearsed and performed for the class in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Classic and important musical works will be viewed, analyzed, and critiqued. Advanced work in theater history, vocal techniques, audition skills, and acting will be studied with the goal of excellence always in mind.

BACKSTAGE PASS: Technical Theater Foundations

Length of Time: Full Year
Number of Periods Per Week: 5
Number of Credits: 5.00
Instructor: Mrs. Quindlen

Do you have an interest in theatre, but don’t want to be in the spotlight? Technical Theatre is a hands-on course that explores the behind-the-scenes artistry and logistics that bring a production to life. Students will study and apply the fundamentals of stage management, lighting design, sound design, set design, makeup, and prop creation. Through individual projects and collaborative work, students will gain practical experience and an appreciation for the creative and technical roles that support live performance. This course is ideal for students interested in the design, planning, and execution aspects of theatre production.