Fine Art Class Information

4th Grade Drama is a beginning drama class. We use theatre games and improvisation (another word for pretending) to create characters and explore our imaginations. You will read short monologues and scenes (no memorization necessary) and we will read a short play as a group. No previous experience necessary but a great imagination is a plus! Please bring a spiral notebook to class!

5th Grade Drama is a bit more advanced than the 4th grade class, but beginners are still welcome. We will continue playing our favorite theatre games and become more comfortable with improvisation with a purpose. We will still use memories and emotions to understand how other characters feel and why they do what they do, and we will work on longer monologues and scenes (extra credit for memorization) and read a short play. Please bring a spiral notebook to class! 

Middle School Drama (Fine Arts) 

The middle school drama fine arts class is three days a week and is more advanced than the elementary school drama classes. We work on trust exercises to make the room a safe place, we explore objectives in scene work and improvisation, we work on scenes and monologues regularly and learn about the history of drama, distinctive styles of acting and practical knowledge about theatre acting. We will focus specifically on at least one Shakespeare play during the school year and learn fun facts about theatre during the Bard’s time. Please bring a spiral notebook to class! 

Middle School Drama (Elective) 

The drama elective is a performance-based class. We will use theatre games and improvisations specifically as they help us create characters, perform monologues and scenes (that we have memorized) and work toward performance opportunities both in school and out. We will present an evening of scenes and monologues or a short play at some time during the school year. There may be some on-camera opportunities in class as well. Please bring a folder, a pencil, and a highlighter to class!