Warsaw Community High School

Theatre I 4242 / F4242

Theatre Arts I is an introduction to theater arts. Students will learn about all things theatre! They study Staging, the Elements of Theatre and Tech, Improv/Acting, and explore each area of technical theatre, Makeup, Costumes, Scenic Design and sound/lights. This is a project based class where students will get hands-on experience in each area of theatre. This is a great class for anyone interested in any area of theatre. 

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: none

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Theatre II 4246 / F4246

Students will study the history, structure and varieties of drama, including comedy and tragedy, from Greek to the present day. They will perform an example of a Greek play and scenes from playwrights studied in the unit.  This is a project based class where students will get hands-on experience creating masks, backdrops, and performing scenes from the different eras of theatre history.

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12      Required Prerequisites: Theatre I

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Theatre III 4254 / F4254

Students will study all aspects of producing a play from selecting scripts to publicity to a final production.  They will apply these techniques to presenting a play for various elementary schools.  Acting will be emphasized.  Students will also study auditions and present individual projects. This is a fun class based on the discovery of acting for young audiences. Previous productions include Snow White, Frozen Jr, and Rainbow Fish

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 

Required Prerequisites: Theatre I, Tech Theatre

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Theatre IV 4240 / F4240Y

Serious students of theater will develop their acting and production skills. The class will produce and perform a play to be presented to the community and the proceeds will go to a local charity. These students will compete at the International Thespian Society Regional competition and potentially the state competition.  Students are chosen by an audition process. 

Grade Level: 11, 12         

Required Prerequisites: Theatre Arts I and II, Tech Theatre

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

0518 / F0518

Students in this course study the history of musical theatre and its place in today’s society. They participate in staging, choreographing, rehearsing, and performing an original or existing musical work.  Singing and performance is a large part of this class. Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12  Prerequisites: none

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

4244 / F244 / F42440

Students enrolled in Technical Theatre actively engage in the process of designing, building, managing, and implementing the technical aspects of a production. Students will design and implement the elements of a theatrical environment including lighting, sound, and stage and house management.

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12  Prerequisites: none

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

4254 / F254 / F42540

Students will study techniques required to style wigs for a theatre production. Students will learn special effects makeup techniques required to create old age, bruises and cuts, animal, and other special effects makeup looks. Students in this course will receive hands-on training and real life application by working on one of the theatre department’s productions as a hair and makeup crew member or designer. 

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12  Prerequisites: none

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester