Summit Theatre is continuously growing to meet the needs of our students. We currently offer 7 different semester long courses and 1 year long touring production class. All theatre classes can be taken for performing arts or elective credits. Classes are offered in both the performance and production aspects of theatre, and are designed to help students develop their theatrical skills in a structured, supportive and fun environment which encourages creativity, risk taking and personal growth.
Theatre 1: Introduction to Theatre
Theatre 1 is a semester long introductory course that covers performance basics, stage terminology and aspects of theatrical production with a focus on collaboration. This course helps students to develop foundational knowledge and skills and is meant for both novice theatre students as well as the experienced theatre practitioner. New students will work on overcoming stage fright, develop public speaking and non-verbal communication skills, practice self-critique and reflection as well as cultivate group collaborative skills that will have multiple benefits outside the theatre arena. Experienced students will hone previously gained skills while developing foundational knowledge and a common language for further theatre studies and application.
Theatre 1 is a semester long introductory course that covers performance basics, stage terminology and aspects of theatrical production with a focus on collaboration. This course helps students to develop foundational knowledge and skills and is meant for both novice theatre students as well as the experienced theatre practitioner. New students will work on overcoming stage fright, develop public speaking and non-verbal communication skills, practice self-critique and reflection as well as cultivate group collaborative skills that will have multiple benefits outside the theatre arena. Experienced students will hone previously gained skills while developing foundational knowledge and a common language for further theatre studies and application.
| Theatre 1 Syllabus |
Theatre 2: Intermediate Theatre Techniques
Theatre 2 is a semester long scene study and monologue performance course where students develop and refine their individual skills of acting for a variety of genres, including drama, comedy and classical texts. Theatre 1 is a prerequisite for Theatre 2.
Theatre 2 is a semester long scene study and monologue performance course where students develop and refine their individual skills of acting for a variety of genres, including drama, comedy and classical texts. Theatre 1 is a prerequisite for Theatre 2.
| theatre_ii_syllabus.pdf |
Theatre 3: Advanced Theatre Practices
Theatre 3 is a semester long course in advanced theatre practices, which cover historical and world theatre styles: Greek tragedy, Italian Commedia dell ‘Arte, German Epic Theatre & Viewpoints. Theatre 1 & 2 are prerequisites for Theatre 3.
Theatre 3 is a semester long course in advanced theatre practices, which cover historical and world theatre styles: Greek tragedy, Italian Commedia dell ‘Arte, German Epic Theatre & Viewpoints. Theatre 1 & 2 are prerequisites for Theatre 3.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre is a semester long course that is part historical tour through musical theatre past, present and future as well as a skill building workshop in the triple threat aspects of theatre: acting, singing and dance. This course serves as a broad overview of the history, styles, works and artists of the musical theatre genre as well as a practical study in the development of the skills necessary for performing in musical theatre. Students will develop their acting, movement, voice and dance skills through a variety of genres and activities throughout the semester. The course concludes with a Musical Theatre Revue performance.
Musical Theatre is a semester long course that is part historical tour through musical theatre past, present and future as well as a skill building workshop in the triple threat aspects of theatre: acting, singing and dance. This course serves as a broad overview of the history, styles, works and artists of the musical theatre genre as well as a practical study in the development of the skills necessary for performing in musical theatre. Students will develop their acting, movement, voice and dance skills through a variety of genres and activities throughout the semester. The course concludes with a Musical Theatre Revue performance.
| musical_theatre_syllabus.pdf |
Stagecraft 1: Sets, Props, Costumes & Makeup
Stagecraft 1 is a semester long class that covers the design and practical skills of set building, properties creation, costume design and makeup basics. Students will learn how to approach a script with an eye toward theatrical design, as well as apply skills practically to school productions. It is highly recommended that students take Theatre 1 prior to Stagecraft classes and that Stagecraft 1 & 2 be taken as a sequence. However, there is no prerequisite and Stagecraft 1 and 2 can be taken out of order.
Stagecraft 1 is a semester long class that covers the design and practical skills of set building, properties creation, costume design and makeup basics. Students will learn how to approach a script with an eye toward theatrical design, as well as apply skills practically to school productions. It is highly recommended that students take Theatre 1 prior to Stagecraft classes and that Stagecraft 1 & 2 be taken as a sequence. However, there is no prerequisite and Stagecraft 1 and 2 can be taken out of order.
| Stagecraft 1 Syllabus |
Stagecraft 2: Management, Lighting & Sound
Stagecraft 2 is a semester long class that covers the design and practical skills of stage management, theatre marketing and publicity, lighting and sound. Students will learn how to approach a script with an eye toward theatrical design, as well as apply skills practically to school productions. It is highly recommended that students take Theatre 1 prior to Stagecraft classes and that Stagecraft 1 & 2 be taken as a sequence. However, there is no prerequisite and Stagecraft 1 and 2 can be taken out of order.
Stagecraft 2 is a semester long class that covers the design and practical skills of stage management, theatre marketing and publicity, lighting and sound. Students will learn how to approach a script with an eye toward theatrical design, as well as apply skills practically to school productions. It is highly recommended that students take Theatre 1 prior to Stagecraft classes and that Stagecraft 1 & 2 be taken as a sequence. However, there is no prerequisite and Stagecraft 1 and 2 can be taken out of order.
Stagecraft 3: Independent Study in Production Design
Stagecraft 3 is a semester long class in which students take on one of the following production roles for a Summit Theatre production: Student-Director, Assistant Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager, Publicity and Marketing Manager, Set Designer, Master Carpenter, Properties Master, Costume Designer, Makeup/Hair Designer, Lighting Designer or Sound Designer. Students will develop their designs in concert with the director's vision, attend production meetings and work on a timeline to complete and realize all production designs for their chosen or assigned role.
Stagecraft 3 is a semester long class in which students take on one of the following production roles for a Summit Theatre production: Student-Director, Assistant Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager, Publicity and Marketing Manager, Set Designer, Master Carpenter, Properties Master, Costume Designer, Makeup/Hair Designer, Lighting Designer or Sound Designer. Students will develop their designs in concert with the director's vision, attend production meetings and work on a timeline to complete and realize all production designs for their chosen or assigned role.
| stagecraft_3_syllabus.pdf |
Thunderous Applause Performance Troupe
Thunderous Applause is a yearlong touring production class. The class selects or creates scripts, rehearses and designs a one-act production in the first semester and then tours the production to local schools or other venues during the spring semester. Students must have taken Theatre 1 & 2 or Stagecraft 1 & 2 and audition/interview to be admitted into the class.
Thunderous Applause is a yearlong touring production class. The class selects or creates scripts, rehearses and designs a one-act production in the first semester and then tours the production to local schools or other venues during the spring semester. Students must have taken Theatre 1 & 2 or Stagecraft 1 & 2 and audition/interview to be admitted into the class.
| thunderous_syllabus.pdf |