Our Department
Extracurricular Program
Theatre Fishers currently provides the following performance opportunities for our students annually:
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Fall Musical
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Audition Needed to Participate
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Student Directed One Acts
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Students Directed by a student in the Direction Class
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Audition Needed to Participate
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FHS Talent Show
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Audition Needed to Participate
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Spring Play
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Audition Needed to Participate
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Drama Club
- Anyone can Join
- We offer year-round workshops and social events for students interested in theater and create opportunities for them to see local live theatre.
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Courses We Offer
Theatre I—This one-semester course introduces students to the many facets of Theatre, including Theatre History (Greek to Elizabethan) and an Introduction to Acting techniques. Students are introduced to activities that improve their command of body and voice while building confidence in these abilities. Students develop skills that enable them to speak and write clearly and expressively. They also refine their ability to collaborate on performances as they learn to evaluate their others' efforts consistently. The recommendation is a" "vera "l" "C" ave "a" e.
Theatre II – This one-semester course builds upon the skills developed in Acting I. Students use Meisner's works to study theatre history (Neoclassical to Modern Theatre), two-person scene work, and advanced partner acting techniques. Students develop skills to understand better scene work and how to become good scene partners. They also refine their abilities to collaborate on performances as they learn to evaluate themselves and others constructively. The prerequisite is Co—the pletion Thearis e "I" with """" and "a "e.
Adv Theaand I – This one-semester course builds sequentially on skills learned in Acting I and II. This course focuses on the theory of Theatre from the viewpoint of our Modern Theatre Theorist, Stanislavski, Brecht, Artaud, and Beckett, along with learning how to devise an original work of Theatre and create a deeper understanding of the creative process. This course also allows students to expand upon their ability to make artistic decisions and evaluations by discussing and critiquing live performances. Prerequisite: Completing Theatre I and Theatre "I" with "a" "B" ave "a" e.
Adv Theatre II – This one-semester class builds sequentially on skills learned in Acting I, II, and Adv Theatre 1. This course will continue to explore the historical tradition and the repertoire of the Theatre. Areas of study include Eastern theatre history, learning intro directorial techniques, and creating an understanding of the theatrical production process. Prerequisite: Completion of Theatre I, Theatre II, and Adv Theatre "I" with "a" "B" ave "a" e.
Adv Acting – This One-semester course will allow students to build on the knowledge from prior theatre courses in the classroom. In this acting-intensive course, students will learn Stage Combat, Voice Acting, Acting for the Camera, and Playwriting. Prerequisite: Completion of Theatre I and II, and Adv Theatre I and "I "with" "B" aver "g". Teacher approval is required.
Theatre Direction – This one-semester course is focused on how to direct a theatrical production. Students will direct scenes in class, children's Production, and Direct and Produce Our Acts Production using skills learned in Theatre I and II. This class is for students who want to learn more about the work that goes on behind the scenes to create a theatrical performance and for students who are considering going into the Theatre as a career. Prerequisite Completinggf Theatre I and "I "with "“"” Aver" g." Teacher approval is required.
