Addison Repertory Theater
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This program offers students an opportunity to create and run a theater company. Students are responsible for all aspects of production: technical, management, performance, research, and writing. Under the guidance of a theatre professional, visiting artists and special guests, students will produce a Fall and Spring season of shows for presentation in schools, theaters and public spaces throughout the county.
Areas of instruction include: playwriting, design (set, costumes, light, sound, poster, prop), construction, movement, introduction to stage combat, introduction to circus skills, script analysis, audition techniques, assembling professional and working portfolios, budgeting of time and money, character development, public speaking, job interview skills, basic drawing, model making,individual postsecondary preparations. An English credit is embedded into this program (see description of English curriculum below). Technical theatre offered morning. Performance theatre offered afternoon.
An English credit is embedded into this program. Drama provides the primary literature for A.R.T. However, students are required to read many genres in order to be prepared to do theater. For research and development, students will read non-fiction, technical manuals, and historical fiction. Students will create a writing portfolio which includes ten polished pieces of writing from the following genres: script writing, letters, technical writing, critical analyses, reflective pieces, and individual choice pieces which may include poetry and/or journal writing. This curriculum is completely integrated into A.R.T.
Check out A.R.T.’s website for more information: addisonrepertory.com
Prerequisites: Interview with instructor and completed program application. Two years of college-prep English. 10 credits on transcript upon entering the program. Please note: ART has an additional questionnaire to fill out and submit with application. You can download the form here ART-questionnaire. Students wishing to come back for their second year need to have an 85 or better grade in their first year.
(Grades 11-12) Half Day 120 minutes daily, m-f Two tracks: Technical and Performance.
Recommended Preparation: Courses in drawing, painting, or dance.
Credits: One embedded Fine Arts, one applied English (see below) and four elective credits upon completion of the two-year program.
Related careers: actor; playwright/screenwriter; lighting or sound technician; set designer; costumer; theater manager.
Photos from ART’s production, Alice in Wonderland:
