Drama
Staff
Sarah Nobles
snobles@mckinneyisd.net
Room C116
Extension: 7932
Sarah Nobles
snobles@mckinneyisd.net
Room C116
Extension: 7932
Classes Offered
Theatre I (Grade 7 & 8)
Theatre I is a class for students with an interest in and ability for the performing arts. Students will examine scripts, learn basic acting techniques, and explore aspects of technical theatre. Students will also prepare for a class production. Theatre I may require after school practices and evening performances.
Theatre II (Grade 8)
In order to be in this class students must have successfully completed Theatre I in 7 th grade. Theatre II is a class for students with a high interest in and ability in the theatrical arts. Students will examine scripts, learn basic acting techniques, and explore aspects of technical theatre. Students will also prepare for a class production. Theatre II will require after school practices and evening performances.
Advanced Theatre (Grade 8)
Students who wish to be in this class must have approval from the Theatre teacher. This theatre class is designed for students who want to participate in the UIL one-act play and who have exhibited a lot of success in Theatre I and in previous theatrical productions. Students will participate with other theatre classes in fall and spring plays. Students will examine scripts, learn more in-depth acting techniques, and explore more advanced aspects of technical theatre. Interested students must apply with the theatre teacher. Advanced Theatre will require after school practices and evening performances.
Technical Theatre (Grade 8) –
Introduction to Technical Theatre (Grade 8) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theatre I Introduction to Technical Theatre is a class for students with a high interest in and ability in the theatrical arts, particularly behind the scenes. Units of study will include Play Analysis; Backstage Safety; Stage Management; Set, Prop, Costume, Makeup, Sound and Lighting Design; Publicity and Theatre Management; Basic Set Construction; Basic Tools Use and Safety; and Theatrical Painting Techniques. Instruction will include hands on activities and projects. This course only offered at certain campuses, please check with your counselor
Theatre I (Grade 7 & 8)
Theatre I is a class for students with an interest in and ability for the performing arts. Students will examine scripts, learn basic acting techniques, and explore aspects of technical theatre. Students will also prepare for a class production. Theatre I may require after school practices and evening performances.
Theatre II (Grade 8)
In order to be in this class students must have successfully completed Theatre I in 7 th grade. Theatre II is a class for students with a high interest in and ability in the theatrical arts. Students will examine scripts, learn basic acting techniques, and explore aspects of technical theatre. Students will also prepare for a class production. Theatre II will require after school practices and evening performances.
Advanced Theatre (Grade 8)
Students who wish to be in this class must have approval from the Theatre teacher. This theatre class is designed for students who want to participate in the UIL one-act play and who have exhibited a lot of success in Theatre I and in previous theatrical productions. Students will participate with other theatre classes in fall and spring plays. Students will examine scripts, learn more in-depth acting techniques, and explore more advanced aspects of technical theatre. Interested students must apply with the theatre teacher. Advanced Theatre will require after school practices and evening performances.
Technical Theatre (Grade 8) –
Introduction to Technical Theatre (Grade 8) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theatre I Introduction to Technical Theatre is a class for students with a high interest in and ability in the theatrical arts, particularly behind the scenes. Units of study will include Play Analysis; Backstage Safety; Stage Management; Set, Prop, Costume, Makeup, Sound and Lighting Design; Publicity and Theatre Management; Basic Set Construction; Basic Tools Use and Safety; and Theatrical Painting Techniques. Instruction will include hands on activities and projects. This course only offered at certain campuses, please check with your counselor