DRAMA

DRAMA 8

The student actor uses body, voice and imagination to perform on stage in cooperative group scenarios. Students will be asked to participate in a tableaux, group scenes and lip sync’s. An open-mindedness and participation are strongly encouraged at this level.
Part of the Fine Arts rotation.

DRAMA - Drama 9: General (MDR--09)
This course will prepare students to challenge themselves on stage and off. Students will choose and work with many scripts in an effort to better understand the structure of plays, the stage, and the characters they are portraying. Character development, prepared scenes, and an introduction to film work are a few major projects at the Grade 9 level.

DRAMA - Drama 10: Theatre Performance (MDRG-10)
Working individually and in groups, students continue the study of character development through prepared scenes and the use of film. Students are encouraged to focus on building deeper, more credible characters through monologues and small group presentations. Several scripts are introduced throughout the course, culminating in a large-scale performance at the end of the year.


DRAMA - Theatre Performance 11: Acting 11 (MTPA-11)
Students in this course continue the study of character exploration and development, as well as script analysis and breakdown through a number of individual and group projects. It is expected that student actors challenge themselves to move outside their comfort zones and tackle more in-depth and demanding roles. This course also offers many opportunities for students to attend current and popular plays throughout the year. Guest instructors and special projects within the acting community are additional components of this course.

DRAMA - Theatre Performance 12: Acting 12 (MTPA-12)
This is an advanced theatre course. Students are encouraged to be imaginative and creative, as they take risks moving out of their comfort zones in voice and body work. Students will be expected to critique their own work and performances as well as those of their peers. They will take on larger projects such as: The Remembrance Day Ceremony, The Spring Play, and The One-Act Play Festival. Theatre Performance 12: Acting offers many opportunities for students to see current and popular plays throughout the year. Guest instructors and special projects within the acting community are also additional components of this course.

DRAMA - Theatre Production 11: (MTPR-11)
This course challenges the technician/designer behind the scenes. Students will work with other Drama students to create Fall productions within the class. Some work outside the timetable is involved with shows in the Vortex. Previous backstage experience is recommended but not necessary.

DRAMA - Theatre Production 12: (MTPRT12)
[Technical Theatre]
This course continues to challenge the technician/designer behind the scenes. Independent projects are proposed. This student is a leader of committees. Work outside the timetable is involved with shows in the Vortex, the gym, and community theatre as they prepare for a possible career in technical theatre. Previous backstage experience is strongly recommended.

DRAMA - Theatre Company (DRR10) offered in 2012/2013
[Spring Play]
This course is designed to give students a practical knowledge of what it means to be a part of a Theatre Company. At the beginning of the year the company will choose a script to perform for a public audience in the Spring. Throughout the year, the students will learn audition techniques, character development, script interpretation, set design, costuming, technical theatre basics and promotion. The highest standards of work and dedication are required. Evaluation is based on participation, cooperation, commitment, rehearsal and performance. This is an audition based course for students grades 8-12. Successful students will be accepted into the Theatre Company class. Taken outside the timetable, can be an additional elective.

DRAMA - Directing & Script Writing 12 (MTPDS12) offered 2013/2014
[One Act Play Festival]
This is an advanced course offered bi-annually for highly motivated students. In this course students are expected to write and develop an original script. They are also expected to produce it. They will cast it with other student actors and direct them until they are performance ready. They will be responsible for every aspect of production: script, set design, props, costumes, crew management, and publicity. This course is very time consuming and students must be prepared to make the necessary effort and time commitment.