Theater
Jillian Porter, the theatre teacher.
Theater 1 is a two trimester class taught by Jillian Porter. According to the Theatre 1 syllabus, The first trimester of Theater 1 includes many facets of dramatic activity. Included are basic storytelling, improvisational exercises, pantomime, voice and diction, reader’s theater, puppetry, and the implementation of fundamental acting techniques. Students study theatre history, theatre vocabulary, and are briefly introduced to elements of technical theatre. Students are required to attend and review a theatrical performance in the community. Theatre 1B The second trimester of this course will focus on expanding the student’s knowledge of the theatre. Students will explore specific genres/types of theatre including Shakespeare, Musical Theatre, and Comedy. Students will also be asked to attend two Sage Creek drama performances.
Theater 2 is a three trimester class taught by Jillian Porter. According to the Theatre 2 syllabus, the class is rooted in developing and exploring students’ skills and passions in theatre. This course offers the opportunity to perform, design, write, and research drama in a variety of genres and settings. Students must have a previous background in performance techniques through Theater 1 and/or the middle school theater courses. Students are required to enroll in this course for all three trimesters. Students are required to participate in public performances outside of the school day and to attend and support all performances/events put on by the drama program.
Theater 3 is a three trimester class taught by Jillian Porter. According to the Theatre 3 syllabus, the class is designed to provide training in vocal skills, physical movement, and characterization. Students continue to develop acting skills introduced in the Theater 1 and Theatre 2 classes while taking on new challenges in diverse dramatic settings. This class provides the opportunity to perform for the public in dramatic, comic and musical theatre pieces. Students are required to enroll in this course for all three trimesters. Students are required to participate in events outside of the school day.
“I really like coming up with ideas on how to stage things differently like with other people because a lot of people have different views so you get a little bit of everything” said senior Brenna Hughbanks.