Advanced Theater (Honors) (BVR-X)
Advanced Theater is a one-term, process-to-production course designed to prepare students for two public performances at Beaver. The course begins by focusing on script analysis and character development and then students engage in the rehearsal process to bring the play to fruition with the Advanced Design & Tech and Advanced Costume design classes. Acting roles are open to seniors who have completed all prerequisites. Students entering this class should be highly motivated and interested in an intense and exciting experience that requires a great deal of commitment. Recent productions include The Shape of Things, Durango, The Wooden Heart, She Kills Monsters, What I Did Last Summer, and Humpty Dumpty.
One Term Course: Winter Term
Prerequisites: Acting: Scene Study or permission of the instructor.
Open to Grade Levels: 12
- Interests: Film, Literature, Research
- Grades: 12th
- Subjects: BVR-X, Performing Arts
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