Theatrical Performing Arts

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
ACTING	Focuses on maximizing an actor’s physical and
emotional expression, vocal intonation, memorization and
imagination to convey stories and feelings. Other topics include
material selection, developing a score of action for a role, sustaining a
character and self and peer critique.

DANCE	Focuses on technical strength, preciseness and ability to engage audiences. In this course, students develop physical stamina and fitness, musicality, expression and sequence retention while learning terminology for dance movement and for the industry.

MUSICAL THEATRE	Students assume the roles of singer, instrumentalist, actor and dancer as well as director, stage manager, set designer and/or costume technician. Students learn to take and give orders to accomplish tasks. They analyze historical and
current-day exemplary models of musical theatre for story line, musical arrangement and audience appeal.

STAGECRAFT  Creating the set, balancing the lights, projecting video and engineering the sound all help to accentuate the script and characters in a show. Learn the skills of stagecraft through research, critique and hands- on experience. Use technology, background design, makeup and costuming to enhance overall production with a focus on the script and director vision.

FOUNDATION CLASSES
THEATRE WORKSHOP, DRAMA, dance foundations

CAREER FOCUS
Skills you will learn that you can carry
to any field:
●	Performance and presentation
skills
●	Strong verbal and written
communication skills
●	Ability to work under pressure
●	Project management skills
●	Leadership skills
●	Ability to work individually and
collaboratively
●	Creative problem-solving skills
●	Listening, clarifying,
questioning and responding
skills
●	Critical thinking skills

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Honors Option
College Credit
Performance Opportunities
Competitions

QUESTIONS ????  For more information contact Brandi Shepard, Instructor, at (419) 824-8580 x6202 or bshepard@sylvaniaschools.org