About Performing Arts-Theatre
Step Into the Spotlight! Explore the thrilling world of theatre—learn how to act, design sets, create costumes, and bring stories to life on stage. Discover the magic behind the scenes and the art of captivating an audience.
Get Hands-On! Dive into fun projects and activities that let you shine. From performing scenes to designing props, you'll practice skills used by theatre pros and work as a team to create unforgettable performances.
Dream Big! This class can inspire careers in acting, directing, stage design, costume creation, or even theatre management. Whether on stage or behind the curtain, the possibilities are endless!
Students in Action
Program Highlights
The Art of Performance
What will I learn in Theatre 1-4?
This course is designed for students new and old to the world of theatre, where they will learn the basics of performance, stagecraft, and the collaborative nature of theatre.
Students will explore foundational acting techniques, vocal exercises, improvisation, movement, and character development. Emphasis is placed on building confidence, creativity, and teamwork.
The course will also include an introduction to theatre history, terminology, and stage production. During the high school class period, we work on the play for that semester.
The Art of Stagecraft
What will I learn in Stagecraft 1-3?
The Stagecraft course introduces students to the technical aspects of theatre production, providing hands-on experience in building, designing, and operating the elements that bring a performance to life behind the scenes while emphasizing the collaborative nature of theatre.
Students will learn about the various components of stage design, including set construction, lighting, sound, costumes, props, and stage management.
Throughout the course, students will explore safety protocols, the tools and materials used in stagecraft, and the process of transforming a script into a live production. By the end of the class, students will have a foundational understanding of how to work behind the scenes and contribute to the production of a theatre performance.
Join the Thespian Society
What is the Thespian Society?
The International Thespian Society (ITS) is an honor society for high school and middle school theatre students. It is a division of the Educational Theatre Association.
Thespian troupes serve students in grades 9–12. To be inducted into Thespian Society, students have to reach a 2.7. GPA and include multiple hours of theatre and community service hours.
A few famous ITS alumni include Tom Hanks, Val Kilmer, James Marsters, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Stephen Schwartz.
Meet The Teacher
Get involved in the Pea Ridge Drama Troupe!
Drama Troupe Mission Statement
As actors, we strive to build a community within our troupe as well as outside of our school walls. As students, actors, and people, we will grow together, encourage one another, and express our creativity to bring joy to ourselves and audiences.
Troupe Competition Opportunities
As a troupe, we compete in the State Festival amongst other Arkansas troupes in preparation to potentially make it to nationals. Students have options to compete in different categories, including: acting or musical theatre events, prop design, set design, costumes, hair/makeup, and much more.
It is an overnight trip where students not only get to compete, but also work with technicians, designers, directors, choreographers, etc.
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