• Theater Fundamentals

    Mr. Jason Lehman

    lehmanj@bcssk12.org

    770 504 2340 ext. 2503

    Fall 2024

    1st Block – Acting I/II 

    2nd Block – Planning

    3rd Block – Theater Fundamentals I

    4th Block - Theater Fundamentals I

    Spring 2025

    1st Block - Theater Fundamentals I

    2nd Block - Planning

    3rd Block - Theater Fundamentals I

    4th Block - Acting II/III

     

    Theater Fundamentals I Overview

    This course serves as an introduction to the theatre arts. Students investigate theatre by exploring the techniques and origins of a wide variety of theatre arts in various cultures and periods.
    You will explore: Theater etiquette, Basic theater terminology, Pantomime, Radio/Podcast theater, Acting, Theater history through pre-historic, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, and Shakespearean times, Careers in Theater, and Technical theater.

    Theater Final – Option of written test or monologue performance.

    Theatre I is a mixed performance-based class.  This means that students will frequently be up in front of a group of their peers, sometimes alone, but usually as part of a group.

     
    Grading:   Daily Grades/Quizzes 30%        Tests 30%        Performance 40%

    Acting I/II Overview

    This class introduces the acting process and the role of the actor in various styles/methods with a focus on scene study. Stresses developing imagination, observation, concentration powers, and self-discipline. Includes developing physical and vocal control while transmitting emotions, convictions, and ideas; enhances self-confidence and self-awareness. Theatre is used as a means to encourage cooperative learning, team work, organization, and leadership skills. The class allows all students the opportunity to perform on a regular basis.

    In this class you will explore:
    Acting terminology, stage movement, body movement, types of acting styles, voice work, scene work, scene study (objective, tactics, blocks), and characterization.


    Acting Final – The class will perform a series of one act plays and/or a combination of ten minute scenes.  This is required for all students (no exemptions).  This performance will be held live in front of a public audience.

    Grading:   Daily Grades/Quizzes 30%        Tests 30%        Performance 40%