Fundamentals of Theatre

Open to all students, regardless of experience level, this semester long course serves as an introduction to Theatre Arts. Students will explore basic acting and performance skills, actor preparation techniques, design and technical theatre, dramaturgy, and theatre etiquette. Actors and Technicians will combine these skills in a culminating Devised Theatre performance.

Georgia Standards of Excellence - Fundamentals of Theatre

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​Advanced Drama

This advanced course is designed to develop students in the various elements of the theatre. Students will explore the role that acting, directing, dramaturgy, and technical elements have in the creation of a theatre production. Advanced techniques of movement, vocal support, character development, and performance will be emphasized, as well as design, tech, and Stage Management. Students will have several opportunities to perform both in class and for the public. After-school rehearsals will be required as part of this course. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available at the beginning of class. There is a $75 production fee to cover a show t-shirt, royalties, sets, costumes, puppetry supplies, makeup, programs, etc. for this class. 
This course requires Fundamentals of Drama or Director approval.

Georgia Standards of Excellence - Advanced Drama

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Technical Theatre

Open to all students, regardless of experience level, this semester long course serves as an introduction to the technical side of putting on a production. Students will explore history, design, and execution in technical areas such as costumes, makeup, lights, sound, sets, and props. After learning the basics of each area, students will work in teams to actually design and build the technical elements for both the Fall and Spring Harrison Theatre productions. 

Georgia Standards of Excellence - Technical Theatre

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Musical Theatre

This course will examine all aspects of Musical Theatre. Performers will study voice, dance, and acting as part of a full-length musical production. Technicians will study script analysis, design, and production of all technical elements of the play. This full-length musical will be adjudicated as part of the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards. The Shulers celebrate excellence in high school musical theater and are a part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards – The Jimmy Awards® . In addition to the full-length musical, all students will study Musical Theatre History and have the opportunity to direct and perform in an evening of musical theatre scenes and songs called Curtain Up! After-school rehearsals will be required as part of this course. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available at the beginning of class. There is a $200 production fee to cover a show t-shirt, royalties, sets, costumes, supplies, makeup, programs, etc. for this class. Dues can be paid in 2 installments. The first payment of $100 is due Dec. 1 and the second payment of $100 is due February 1. 
Admittance to this class is by audition or application only.

Georgia Standards of Excellence - Musical Theatre