Drama

The primary objectives of the K-5 theater program are to increase self-confidence, increase student’s performance skills, provide a safe environment for self-expression, and further a student’s story and character development skills through performance and project-based learning. 

Each grade level focuses on characterization, preliminary story development and/or script writing, theater vocabulary, acting technique, and performances. 

Class performances vary by grade level and support the student’s Language Arts, Science, and History curriculum.

Performances will be held at the end of each semester. Parents and friends are invited to all performances and dates will be announced to homeroom teachers and emailed to parents.  

 

Key Projects/Performances/Activities by grade level:

•    Kindergarten: Body Movement, Spatial Awareness, Listening and Speaking skills, Cross-Curricular Science Play 

•    1st Grade: Pantomime, Characterization, Emotions and Mood, Cross-Curricular Earth Science Play

•    2nd Grade: Puppetry, Pantomime, Characterization, Cause and Effect, Cross-Curricular Fable Play

•    3rd Grade: Pantomime, Improvisation, Characterization, Masks, and Cross-Curricular Language Arts Play

•    4th Grade: Improvisation, Plot elements, Script-writing, Puppetry, and Cross-Curricular California History Play

•    5th Grade: Improvisation, Script-Writing, Set and Prop Design, Lighting & Special Effects, Characterization, Skits, Cross-Curricular Solar System Play

Middle School Theater Arts Program

The Middle school theater program offers a foundational experience in the performing arts, blending creative drama with more formal acting techniques and technical aspects of theater.  Students explore acting, improvisation, script analysis, and delve into technical theater elements like set design and stage management. This program aims to build confidence, communication skills, and an appreciation for the collaborative nature of theater. Goals of Middle School Theater:

Courses Currently Offered: Drama 6 Exploration, Advanced Drama 7/8, Stagecraft 7/8