SHS Theatre
Arts & Humanities Endorsement: Theatre
Theatre I
Introductory course of theatre appreciation with the goals of empowering students to use skills gained in theatre in their future college and career endeavors, learn about different aspects of theatrical productions to gain a greater appreciation for both live theatre and television/film, encourage students to seek out opportunities in their lives to
either view or perform live theatre and build skill and confidence in performing/presenting in front of groups.
This course includes only classroom performances and has no prerequisite.
Varsity Theatre (for Theatre I, II, III, IV or Musical Theatre I credit)
Advanced course for students desiring public performance opportunities. Students work collaboratively to produce several high quality public performances including UIL One Act Play. Students have the opportunity to audition and perform, but all are required to complete technical theatre work as well. Students can be enrolled in varsity theatre and a course of technical theatre concurrently. Students must complete an application by the due date and audition on the audition day in April.
Technical Theatre (Technical Theatre I, II, III or IV)
Hands on course that requires students to work collaboratively to produce several high quality theatrical productions. Students also create entries for UIL Theatrical Design and/or UIL Film in this course. Technical Theatre is for highly motivated and self disciplined students that wish to further their knowledge and experience in theatre. Students can be enrolled in varsity theatre and a course of technical theatre concurrently. Prerequisite: successful completion of Theatre I or similar course and completed application