Theatre Arts III follows Theatre Arts II and is for students who wish to continue to study and develop their knowledge of theatre arts on a more challenging level. This course involves the applied study of theatre vocabulary, reading and writing of theatre literature, acting, and technical theatre. Acting experience in Theatre Arts III continues and refines the exploration of the concepts of self, body and voice work, improvisation, acting techniques, and reading and writing. In addition, students begin to practice individual analysis and critiquing of student work to develop a personal understanding of theatre arts by utilizing the knowledge base gained in previous study. Theatre study at this level places a greater emphasis on the execution of skills, ensemble work, and collaboration with other student artists. Students use a wider variety of theatre literature and styles from theatre history and various cultures in forms of theatre and theatre related media through informal and formal productions. Students continue to add to their portfolio or collection of work and related activities to illustrate their growing understanding of accomplishments in theatre arts.
Theatre Arts III
All 2009-2010 Theatre Arts III students will participate in the Spring Studio Theatre production of Neil Simon's The Good Doctor. Theatre Arts III students will utilize their audition/monologue assignment as their audition piece for casting. This play is directed by Independent Study student Stefani Barham, an exceptional senior who has devoted the majority of her high school experience to theatre. The role of assistant director is given to Independent Study student Molly Ren, a senior at HSHS.
The final, public performance of Neil Simon's The Good Doctor is May 13th and 14th at 7:00 PM.
All TAIII students are required to attend afterschool rehearsals the week of the production, from 2:30-9:00 PM. Dinner and homework time will be arranged!
Please email Mr. Buttner if you have any questions, especially if you're enrolled in the class.
