Classes
All classes can be taken multiple times for credit and are meant to build in skill level.  Note:  Depending on numbers, Theatre III and IV may be audition only classes.  Click here for classroom assignments and calendars.

Theatre I
Beginning acting for theatre and film!  Students learn the art of acting by covering improvisation, audition techniques, scene study, characterization and a basic history of theatre and film.  Students build skills by reading plays and screenplays, memorizing and performing scenes for the class and the camera.  Attending a live theatre performance is a requirement.

Theatre II
Intermediate acting for theatre and film!  Students build on the art of acting by expanding acting skills on stage and in front of the camera.  Scenes from different periods of theatre and film history will be memorized and performed for the class and the camera.  Attending a live theatre performance is a requirement.

Theatre III Vagabond
Experience the life of a traveling production company member!  In this intermediate acting course, students will produce and perform for the Smoky Hill community.  Productions might include: Children’s Theatre, Reader’s Theatre, Puppet Theatre and/or Community Family Theatre.  Performing for outside audiences is a requirement.

Theatre IV Advanced Acting and Directing / IB Theatre
For students who wish to perform or direct on stage or in film after graduation, or who want to study theatre as an IB elective course!  This course will help prepare the student for successful entry into post-secondary performing arts programs.  Students will compile a professional portfolio, be required to compete in state theatre conferences, and will examine world theatre from a global view, including performance, history, analysis and criticism.  Learn from guest artists and presenters.  International Baccalaureate Theatre Arts is taught concurrently.  Participation in main stage and public productions is a requirement.