Performing in the Fine Arts

Drama 1, Musical Comedy, Stagecraft, Theatrical Production, and Actors Repertoire are all classes that fall under the theatrical umbrella. They are all taught by Mrs. Beilstein who is a master of multitasking.. From lighting to sound to the setting to actual acting and everything else between, each class builds the theater setting. Anyone with a love for the arts can and should join theater classes. Even the shyest aficionado or beginner may join to lend help. Or for the more gregarious, getting into Drama 1 may be a fun and exciting way to contribute.

“Beginning Drama is a great way to not only get involved with preliminary acting craft- if it is totally unfamiliar to you, but additionally it helps with general confidence and presentation skills. So, if you do not want to be an actor, it is still fun and real life applicable!”says Drama teacher Mrs. Beilstein.

In Drama 1A and 1B, students learn the skills required to stand and speak on a stage. Basic acting skills, theory, and technique are taught. In class they play theater games and review monologues. In musical comedy they learn to sing, dance and act, all at the same time attaining a high degree of skill and coordination. This “Triple Threat” allows them to perform any acting style.

For a more behind the scenes education one may enter Stagecraft and Theatrical Production. In this class students learn and work on costume design, makeup, props, and the building of the set. Before a production students will either build, paint, or general design and layout. Post-production students take down and clean up the set. Theatrical Production builds on these skills and is the more advanced of the two.

“Most kids take stagecraft their freshman and sophomore year and their Junior or senior year they take Theatrical Production.” says student Sarah Stickler(12).

For the most dedicated Theatre students, Actors Repertoire provides an outlet for their creativity. In Actors Repertoire, students work with an acting company at San Juan Hills Hills to Produce, Direct, and Act in a play every six weeks.

“It is considered the highest level of commitment and study to theatrical arts at the school.” says student Pierce Livingston (12).

The Theater classes are a great program to join for anyone who has any interest in the fine arts.