GEHRHSD Curriculum Guide 2026-27

THEATER ARTS II

Grades 10-12, 5 Credits

In this advanced-level, performance-based course, students will be exposed to advanced acting techniques and styles, complex group scene work, American drama, directing for the stage, and theatrical research, critique, and dramaturgy. To demonstrate advanced mastery of the skills of the course, students will be required to create a director’s prompt book complete with theatrical design and directorial elements. Students enrolled in this course will participate in the organization and performance of a theatrical production. For the objectives and advanced mastery of this course to be fully achieved by the individual student, all theater students are expected to devote some time outside of the classroom to the activities of this course. Prerequisite(s): Theater Arts I, Theater Arts II, Permission of Instructor This elective is a developmental course which builds upon skills and knowledge from Theater Arts I. Emphasis will be on interpreting drama, producing drama, and the fundamentals of play production while developing and reinforcing the skills introduced in Theater Arts I, including vocal skills, acting and improvisation. Musical theater will be introduced as well as a more in-depth study of character analysis. For the objectives and accomplishments of this course to be fully achieved by the individual student, all theater students are strongly expected to devote some time outside of the classroom to the activities of this course. Prerequisite(s): Theater Arts I or Permission of Instructor HONORS THEATER ARTS III Grades 11-12, 5 Credits This is an advanced-level performance course designed to continue the study of theatrical and production skills gained in Theatre Arts I, II, and Honors Theatre Arts III. Through a group ensemble, students will continue to study advanced acting techniques, improvisation skills, directing, scene study, and elements of theater production. Students enrolled in this course will participate in the organization and performance of a theatrical production. For the objectives and advanced mastery of this course to be fully achieved by the individual student, all theater students are expected to devote some time outside of the classroom to the activities of this course. HONORS THEATER ARTS IV CCHS Grades 11-12, 5 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Honors Theatre Arts III; Permission of the Instructor