Advanced Drama IV (2020 - 2021)

Creating

Performing

Responding

Connecting

organize, design, and refine theatrical work

develop scripts through theatrical techniques

act and direct by communicating and sustaining roles within a variety of situations and environments

execute artistic and technical elements of theatre

engage actively and appropriately as an audience member

critique various aspects of theatre and other media using appropriate supporting evidence

explore how theatre connects to life experience, careers, and other content

examine the role of theatre in a societal, cultural, and historical context

examine various theories of dramatic structure at a mastery level

engage in and apply meaningful cultural, literary, and historical research to create acting choices or directorial concepts at a mastery level

utilize theatrical conventions to produce scripts based on personal experiences, imagination, literature, and history at a mastery level

examine and implement the skills and tasks associated with acting, incorporating voice, body, observation, and imagination to create characters for formal and informal performances at a mastery level

implement the duties of the stage manager, including communication and safety procedures, that will assist the director in all areas of production at a mastery level

develop a schedule and organizational plan to prepare a scene for performance, including a rehearsal schedule and a prompt script at a mastery level

conduct rehearsals and present a full theatrical presentation to a live audience at a mastery level

engage as a creative team in script analysis to plan and create technical elements of a theatre production at a mastery level

examine the relationship between actor and live audience in history and contemporary performance at a mastery level

utilize constructive criticism and appropriate theatre terminology to modify and improve performance choices at a mastery level

explore the relationship between theatre and other non-arts disciplines to synthesize concepts and skills from other disciplines to create theatre at a mastery level

explore careers through participation in various production roles and activities found in commercial, professional, amateur, and/or educational theatre at a mastery level

explore the impact of theatre on the quality of life in various societies at a mastery level