1. KMS Theatre Spring 2019
Miss Scott

2. What is it?
Theatre = The activity or profession of acting in, producing, directing, or writing plays
Theater = a building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given
THEATRE IS THE ART, THEATER IS THE SPACE
Drama = a play for theater, radio, or television
^This class is not.

3. New year, new you!
Theatre class = one of the most exciting choices at KMS!
There is so much to learn –
about personal self-confidence, communication skills, acting, live performance, technical theatre, costuming, lighting design, set design, directing, theatre history, script- writing, and musical theatre.
That’s a lot!

4. Theatre educates you for life!
REAL LIFE SKILLS:
how to present and express yourself professionally in public;
how to interact with different personalities in various scenarios;
AND we work on being culturally intelligent and socially competent.

5. What will Theatre class look like?
Daily bell work
a chance for you to think, write and discuss
Theatre history
Improvisation
Acting and articulation exercises
There will be scenes and monologues, poetry and lyrics to learn.
There will be required memorization
Assessments may be written and will also include live or in-class and public performances.

6. What will we learn? Basic Theatre Vocabulary
Stage and Audience Etiquette
Pantomime
Monologues and Duo Scenes
Dramatic Structure
Character Development
Scene Writing
Technical Theatre and Design

7. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEATRE CLASS…
You need a great positive attitude, team spirit, excellent behavior, a desire to perform, willingness to participate, and the maturity to listen. You will be in front of the class in small groups, with partners, and on your own. This is a requirement of the class.

8. Expectations
Students are here to learn about theatre (performance and technical) and about themselves.
Students will step outside of their comfort zone.
Students will make good choices in excellent
behavior and effort.
Students will complete the required written work.
Students will respect each other and the teacher!
Students will be strong, be smart, and grow!

9. Outcomes Students will improve communication and expression skills.
Students will increase verbal and physical presentation skills.
Students will grow in positive self-esteem.
Students will experience theatre in many forms.
Students will be challenged!

10. This class is not… A place to goof off
A class where we “just watch videos”
A time for only games
A room in which you can eat or drink anything other than water