Garfield High School – Theatre Advanced

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

During this course, students use contemporary and classic theatre scripts to analyze, interpret, and dramatize character objectives, relationships between other characters, and emotional, vocal, and physical traits of character. Students will practice college and professional level directing analysis and blocking notation with scripted and devised scenes and transfer this work into peer-directed performances. Audition preparation includes how to find and cut appropriate material, memorization, building a portfolio with a variety of monologues to showcase acting range, and the professional process of introducing material and making a strong impression. By the end of this course, students have an increased competency in self-confidence, public speaking, and collaboration.