Chicago High School for the Arts – Theatre Studio

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Theatre Studio is designed to be a class where theatrical learning converges for first year theatre students. The focus of this course is threefold: to provide the foundations of theatre vocabulary linked with direct experience (beginning theatre history, technical theatre and stage terms), to learn the habits needed for the discipline of theatrical performance (listening, memorization, collaboration, organization, networking), and to learn how to read a script. The umbrella over these three focal points is growth of the ensemble. We will continue to include Spolin exercises (from 'Improvisation for the Theatre') and games to build respect, rapport, and unity among the group.