Summer Creek High School – Theatre Arts I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Theater Arts I establishes the base for all subsequent theatre courses and serves as a general introduction to all of the fundamental aspects of the theatre that range from creative use of technical production skills to the exploration of acting techniques. This course will focus on both the acting and technical aspects involved in the total theatre experience. The technical opportunities afforded students include sound, sets, lights, costumes, props, and make-up. Basic craftsmanship skills will be taught with students mastering the use of various state equipment and electrical tools utilizing in-model and full-size building and design. The acting/ performance opportunities afforded students will include acting, directing, analysis and interpretation of scripts, script reading, interdependence of all theatrical elements, appreciation of theatre, theatre etiquette, evaluation of theatrical experiences, and theatre history.