Clear Lake High School – Technical Theatre IV

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Technical Theatre IV is designed to give the student experience in all phases of backstage work, giving the advanced student opportunities to extend his study of those elements covered in Technical Theatre III through application and portfolio. Theatre Production A (I – 8405; II – 8402; III – 8403; IV – 8404) Theatre Production B (I – 8415; II – 8412; III – 8413; IV – 8414) Theatre Production C (I – 8425; II – 8422; III – 8423; IV – 8424) Theatre Production D (I – 8435; II – 8432; III – 8433; IV – 8434) # Course Code: I-03250700/II-03250800/III-03250900/ IV- 3251000 Abbreviation: TH1PROD/TH2PROD/TH3PROD/TH4PROD $$ 20$ class fee; participation in productions outside of the school day is required. Theatre Production classes are designed to provide advanced preparation for the actor. Production courses A-D are assigned by campus and topics may vary. The courses focus on all aspects of theatre. Emphasis will be placed on maximum use of the body, voice, and mind through improvisation, pantomime, blocking, movement, stage pictures, and stage combat. Specialty makeup, a study of dialects for the stage, and internalizing the actor’s character will be studied. Attendance at performances required. The names of these classes differ with the high school in which they are organized. Classes include but are not limited to all aspects of children’s theatre, advanced acting techniques for camera and stage, writing, producing, and directing, advanced repertoire, improvisation, and video production. This course focuses on the art of improvisational theatre and the skills necessary to create three-dimensional characters, coherent stories and compelling performances through strong listening skills, emotional connection, and exploration of the key elements of theatrical storytelling. This course provides an in-depth exploration of improvisation as a vehicle for drama development, theatrical presentation, and actor training. Students apply their skills in the development of comic and serious improvised scenes. They analyze scene structures and the historical use of improvisation in the development of theatre for socio-political and entertainment purposes. Students experiment with long forms of improvisation to develop a final presentation.