West Philadelphia High School – Theatre 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The theater 1 course will offer students an introduction to the art of the theater. Students will review theater history and the roles of individuals in the theater: playwright, director, actor, set designer, prop director, lighting director, costume director, and makeup artist. This course will highlight the methods of engaging and researching a role. Students will learn various techniques for relaxation and concentration and character development and see the actor as a physical artist who creates realities within a given space. Students will be introduced to script analysis as the student performs monologues, and takes roles in short scenes and plays.