Acting Classes & Productions

In the 6th grade, students learn basic theater games in a class that is combined with singing. In the 7th and 8th grade, students are introduced to the theater arts through exercises in improvisation, concentration, and ensemble building, and they build on these skills and can participate in a theatrical performance.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE

Upper School students build on the foundation established in Middle School and are encouraged to participate in the after-school theatrical productions. 9th grade students may take any entry-level acting course and are also encouraged to be a part of the after-school shows in the fall and spring  trimesters.  

In 10th grade, students may audition for the two-trimester Intermediate Acting class, which sets the groundwork for physical expression, vocal projection, and text analysis. The Intermediate Acting class is also invited to participate in the winter play.

11th and 12th grade students who want to continue working on their skills can audition for the full-year Advanced Acting class. There is a two-year curriculum cycle for those who want to take both years. The objective in Advanced Acting is to loosen personal and group blocks to emotion and interpersonal connectivity, while simultaneously setting the groundwork for physical expression, vocal projection, and text analysis. Work on the ensemble is emphasized through all-class movement, sharing, and impulse exercises.