Classes
All classes are taught by Sehome teacher & director Vicki Chaney
DRAMA I
This is an introductory class that emphasizes speaking skills and concentrates on the tools of the performer: voice, body and mind. This class introduces acting skills, dramatic structure and vocabulary of the theater to students so that they will be better equipped to speak in front of an audience. Theater games and activities will allow the participants to learn in a non-evaluative environment. Monologues, dialogues and group scene work will expose students to the finer points of acting.
DRAMA II
This is an advanced acting class that focuses on acting skills that are introduced in Drama 1. Skills are polished and refined through work on scenes and monologues in both the dramatic and comedic styles. Improvisation and movement play an important part of the class and allow the students to step outside of the safety of prepared script work. Students that are seriously interested in theater arts and willing to work with others will find the variety and challenges of the class to their liking. Reading and analysis of plays will help the students understand the requirements for production and the skills necessary for actors and directors.
DRAMA III
Drama 3 is an advanced theatre class for those students serious about drama. It is designed as an advanced acting class in which drama students work on specific acting and directing projects. Projects for the class will center on performance of classical and contemporary scenes, monologues and longer pieces. This course is specifically designed to reinforce performance skills, analytical and creative thinking skills, and an aesthetic appreciation of the arts.
HONORS DRAMA III
Drama 3 is an advanced theatre class for those students serious about drama. It is designed as an advanced acting class in which drama students will study the aspects of modern drama in scene work, monologues and public performances. This course is specifically designed to reinforce speaking skills, analytical and creative thinking skills and an aesthetic appreciation of the arts. Students will study, perform (and direct) theatre from different playwrights, genres and cultures.
ADVANCED DRAMA
This is a theatre class for students demonstrating a significant commitment and passion for all aspects of the theatre. This class will focus primarily on rehearsing and producing student directed and acted one-acts. These may be taken from playwrights from a variety of genres and periods as well as original and student-written work. Students in this
class may also do several public performances and participate in theatre competitions.