Class Descriptions
Drama for K-5
Munchkin Players - Imagination Emancipation (Grades K-2)Mrs. Anna Fisher
Every child is born with an abundance of creativity and imagination. This class is designed to channel those energies in healthy ways through the creative outlet of theatre! Participants will learn to develop their inborn, God-given "tools" of acting: the face, the body, the voice, and the imagination! A class sharing at the end of the first semester with a presentation of skills learned at the end of the year in our spring production with First Stage Players will allow parents and friends to see the "actor" in each child!
Every child is born with an abundance of creativity and imagination. This class is designed to channel those energies in healthy ways through the creative outlet of theatre! Participants will learn to develop their inborn, God-given "tools" of acting: the face, the body, the voice, and the imagination! A class sharing at the end of the first semester with a presentation of skills learned at the end of the year in our spring production with First Stage Players will allow parents and friends to see the "actor" in each child!
First Stage Players - Acting Studio (Grades 3-5)
Mrs. Anna Fisher
Welcome to acting! Here you will uncover a whole new way of looking at yourself and your environment! You'll continue to learn all of the basics, like enhancing concentration, sensory awareness, and improvisational skills. At the same time, you will focus on new ways to use your voice and body as you learn techniques for stage movement and diction. Come and find the amazing potential that only you hold! Parents will enjoy a class sharing at the end of the first semester with a year-end production at the end of the second semester.
Theatre Elective for Grades 6-12
Stage Movement/ Improv(Grades 6 - 12)
Mrs. Cathy Cox
Join us first semester as we explore different types of movement used on the stage. Incorporating exercises in character physicality, we will experiment with the biggest tool God gave us for the stage - our body. We will also play with movement by learning some stage combat, dancing for the stage (musical theatre, ballroom, soft shoe, maybe tap as well), and improvisational movement. This class is NOT a "dance" class; prior dance experience is NOT required, though dancers are welcome. Come discover the freedom of movement!
Second semester is devoted to IMPROVISATION! Who's Line Is It Anyway? Bring your favorite theatre game and learn a few more. Master the art of improvisation as we delve head first into a class you CANNOT prepare for in advance! Think on your feet, exercise your mind, get critical thinking out of the way, and express yourself!
Core Theatre Classes 6-12
Actors Lab II is for all new incoming middle school students and students who have successfully completed Actors Lab I during previous school year ('07/'08).
Drama II is for all new incoming high school students and students who have completed Drama I in the 2007-2008 school year.
Drama IV is for returning Circle theatre students who have successfully completed Drama II and/or Drama III during previous school years ('06/'07; '07/'08).
Actors Lab II (Grades 6 - 8)
Mrs. Anna Fisher
Drama II (Grades 9 - 12)
Mr. Nathanael Fisher
Beginning and returning high school students will build upon and focus more specifically on perfecting their skills. Techniques and practical application will include script and character analysis focused on American Theatre. Students will also be introduced to the art of stagecraft and technical theatre. Of course, improvisation and theatre games will be included. Join the fun as we expand our theatrical horizons! Students will receive a .5 credit in Drama II upon successful completion of the course and objectives. (Core and Co-requisite)
Drama IV (Grades 9 - 12)
Mrs. Christie Griffith
Third and fourth year Circle Theatre high school students will begin to use their skills to prepare scenes in theatrical styles other than realism (farce, comedy of manners, classical, Shakespeare, absurd, etc). Students will gain an increased knowledge of and aptitude for the following areas of theatre: script analysis, character analysis, physical characterization, vocal characterizations, auditioning, resume writing, and portfolio creating. Students will receive a .5 credit in Drama IV upon successful completion of the course and objectives. (Core, Co-requisite and Pre-requisite Drama II or III.
Theatre Production Classes (Grades 6 - 12)
Circle Studio Players
This production class is designed for all new incoming students in grades 6-12. The first semester will end with a Christmas show.
Tentative show dates for Studio Players Christmas show are 11/21/08 and 11/22/08 (extra rehearsals from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, 11/17/08; Tuesday, 11/18/08; Thursday, 11/20/08, and during the day of the performance).
At the beginning of second semester, Studio Players will join Circle Theatre Company and perform a large-scale musical production. All students will be in the show and volunteers will provide tech. Proposed show dates will be 5/7/09 - 5/10/09. Extra rehearsals will be required during the semester and may include three Saturday rehearsals.
Full week rehearsals will begin 4/27/09 - 5/1/09 and tech week will begin the week of 5/2/09 and ending with the final performance on 5/10/09. Class homework should relate to the productions only.
For students to enter 2009 - 2010 Circle Theatre Company production class, students must successfully complete this course. Class homework should relate to the productions only. High school students will receive a 1.0 credit in Comprehensive Theatre I upon successful completion of the course and objectives. (Co-requisite Actors Lab II or Drama II)
At the beginning of second semester, Studio Players will join Circle Theatre Company and perform a large-scale musical production. All students will be in the show and volunteers will provide tech. Proposed show dates will be 5/7/09 - 5/10/09. Extra rehearsals will be required during the semester and may include three Saturday rehearsals.
Full week rehearsals will begin 4/27/09 - 5/1/09 and tech week will begin the week of 5/2/09 and ending with the final performance on 5/10/09. Class homework should relate to the productions only.
For students to enter 2009 - 2010 Circle Theatre Company production class, students must successfully complete this course. Class homework should relate to the productions only. High school students will receive a 1.0 credit in Comprehensive Theatre I upon successful completion of the course and objectives. (Co-requisite Actors Lab II or Drama II)
Circle Theatre Company - Production Class (Grades 7 - 12)
Mrs. Tracy McCoy
During the first semester, one non-musical, black box show will be performed in the fall and students will be required to work tech for Studio Players Christmas show. The fall show will have minimal sets, props, and costumes and will require auditions. This will allow students to experience the performance and tech side of shows during their first semester.
Fall proposed non-musical show dates are 9/26/08 and 9/27/08 (two Saturday rehearsals may be scheduled with auditions taking place prior to the start of classes) and Rehearsal Week is from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, 9/22/08; Tuesday, 9/23/08; Thursday, 9/25/08, and during the day of the performance.
Proposed show dates to work tech for Studio Players Christmas show are 11/21/08 and 11/22/08 (extra rehearsals from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, 11/17/08; Tuesday, 11/18/08; Thursday, 11/20/08, and during the day of the performance).
During the second semester, Circle Studio Players will join Company and all students will begin working on a large-scale musical production. All students will be in the show and volunteers will provide tech. Proposed show dates will be 5/7/09 - 5/10/09. Extra rehearsals will be required during the semester and may include three Saturday rehearsals.
Full week rehearsals will begin 4/27/09 - 5/1/09 and tech week will begin the week of 5/2/09 and ending with the final performance on 5/10/09. Class homework should relate to the productions only. High school students will receive a 1.0 credit in Comprehensive Theatre II upon successful completion of the course and objectives. (Co-requisite Actors Lab II, Drama II or Drama IV & Pre-requisite Circle Theatre Company '05,'06, '07 or '08)
Visual Arts
Adventures in Art Through Literature (Grades K-2)
Mrs. Laura Miller
Integrating art with literature, the children will experience a fresh approach to drawing and the elements of art. Each class will begin with a colorful story after which students will create a unique masterpiece that will not only encourage recollection of the book, but will explore the elements of art: line, shape, value, color, form, space, and texture. Students will receive unique art instruction with the added richness of a literature base. Books will be age-appropriate and may include: (K-2) "Chameleons Are Cool" by Martin Jenkins focusing on drawing technique and crayon resist; "The Popcorn Dragon" by Jane Thayer focusing on 3-D sculpture; "The Biggest House in the World" by Leo Lionni focusing on mosaic; etc.
Integrating art with literature, the children will experience a fresh approach to drawing and the elements of art. Each class will begin with a colorful story after which students will create a unique masterpiece that will not only encourage recollection of the book, but will explore the elements of art: line, shape, value, color, form, space, and texture. Students will receive unique art instruction with the added richness of a literature base. Books will be age-appropriate and may include: (K-2) "Chameleons Are Cool" by Martin Jenkins focusing on drawing technique and crayon resist; "The Popcorn Dragon" by Jane Thayer focusing on 3-D sculpture; "The Biggest House in the World" by Leo Lionni focusing on mosaic; etc.
Adventures in Art Through Literature (Grades 3-5)
Mrs. Laura Miller
Integrating art with literature, the children will experience a fresh approach to drawing and the elements of art. Each class will begin with a colorful story after which students will create a unique masterpiece that will not only encourage recollection of the book, but will explore the elements of art: line, shape, value, color, form, space, and texture. Students will receive unique art instruction with the added richness of a literature base.
Literature for Grades 3-5 may include reading at home to complete. Focus in class for Grades 3-5 will be on art technique although topics in the book will be mentioned and/or read aloud. Parents may wish to include activities in other subject areas to dig deeper which will be provided via a handout in class. Children will love this approach to art, and parents will appreciate the richness of this course!
The Heart of Art: Drawing & Design through Art History (Grades 6-12)
Mrs. Laura Miller
"A good man, out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good things." (Matthew 12:35)
Exploring deep into the nature of our Creator through "His story" throughout art history, students will be developing and fine-tuning drawing skills, unleashing individuality, developing Christian character, and developing a Biblical worldview through the study of art! They will learn to recognize not only the elements and principles of art in great masterpieces but also learn to recognize the heart of the individual master artist in his/her work.
Also, in this course students will not only study art history, great masterpieces, and how various artists have used their God-given talents, they will also learn to develop discernment in art using God's word, comparing and contrasting artists, and the product of their hearts. They will explore His creativity and nature and will produce art from Scriptural references as well as be inspired from creative masters.
They will develop their drawing skills using charcoal and graphite and explore various other media including, but not limited to, pastel, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylics, fabric art, paper collage, printmaking, and various sculpture medium to express their own unique voice through art. High school students will receive a .5 credit in Art Appreciation and .5 credit in Art / 2-D and 3-D Comprehensive upon successful completion of the course and objectives.