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Jefferson High School's Theatre and Drama program offers four unique theatre classes along with our premiere after-school program, The Jefferson Players. Each class is tailored to immerse and advance our students in the art of theatre and drama. We invite all to join us as we continue to create more experiences for our students and audiences.
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CLASSES FOR CREDIT
FIRST YEAR
THEATRE ARTS (1)
Students enrolled in Theatre Arts read and analyze plays, create scripts and theatre pieces, conceive scenic designs, and develop acting skills. These activities incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.
ADVANCED THEATRE ARTS (2)
Students enrolled in Advanced Theatre Arts read and analyze plays and apply criteria to make informed judgments. They draw on events and experiences to create scripted monologues and scenes, create scenic designs for existing plays, and build characters through observation, improvisation and script analysis. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore careers in theatre arts and begin to develop a portfolio of their work. They also attend and critique theatre productions and identify ways to support the theatre in their community.
SECOND YEAR
THEATRE ARTS STAGECRAFT (1)
Students enrolled in Theatre Production take on responsibilities associated with rehearsing and presenting a fully mounted theatre production. They read and analyze plays to prepare for production; conceive and realize a design for a production, including set, lighting, sound and costumes; rehearse and perform roles in a production; and direct or serve as assistant director for a production. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students investigate a theatre arts career then develop a plan for potential employment or further education through audition, interview, or presentation of a portfolio. Students also attend and critique theatrical productions and volunteer to support theatre in their community.
THEATRE PRODUCTION (2)
Students taking this course focus on a specific subject related to theatre arts, such as: Shakespeare, Children’s Theatre, Directing, Arts Management, and other specialized areas of study. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.
THIRD YEAR
DEVISED
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
JEFFERSON PLAYERS
The premiere after-school theatre and drama troupe that performs in the five mainstage productions. Students rehearse after school and perform for the general public. The Jefferson Players perform out in the community and work with other local theatre groups. Jefferson Players aims to give students the experience needed to move on to the collegiate level of theatre and drama.
TECHNICAL THEATRE
Students are given the opportunity to a hands-on experience in tech theatre world. Students are active in lighting, sound, rigging, stage managing, and more. For more information and details visit www.rohrmanpac.org
FIRST YEAR
THEATRE ARTS (1)
Students enrolled in Theatre Arts read and analyze plays, create scripts and theatre pieces, conceive scenic designs, and develop acting skills. These activities incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.
ADVANCED THEATRE ARTS (2)
Students enrolled in Advanced Theatre Arts read and analyze plays and apply criteria to make informed judgments. They draw on events and experiences to create scripted monologues and scenes, create scenic designs for existing plays, and build characters through observation, improvisation and script analysis. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore careers in theatre arts and begin to develop a portfolio of their work. They also attend and critique theatre productions and identify ways to support the theatre in their community.
SECOND YEAR
THEATRE ARTS STAGECRAFT (1)
Students enrolled in Theatre Production take on responsibilities associated with rehearsing and presenting a fully mounted theatre production. They read and analyze plays to prepare for production; conceive and realize a design for a production, including set, lighting, sound and costumes; rehearse and perform roles in a production; and direct or serve as assistant director for a production. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students investigate a theatre arts career then develop a plan for potential employment or further education through audition, interview, or presentation of a portfolio. Students also attend and critique theatrical productions and volunteer to support theatre in their community.
THEATRE PRODUCTION (2)
Students taking this course focus on a specific subject related to theatre arts, such as: Shakespeare, Children’s Theatre, Directing, Arts Management, and other specialized areas of study. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.
THIRD YEAR
DEVISED
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
JEFFERSON PLAYERS
The premiere after-school theatre and drama troupe that performs in the five mainstage productions. Students rehearse after school and perform for the general public. The Jefferson Players perform out in the community and work with other local theatre groups. Jefferson Players aims to give students the experience needed to move on to the collegiate level of theatre and drama.
TECHNICAL THEATRE
Students are given the opportunity to a hands-on experience in tech theatre world. Students are active in lighting, sound, rigging, stage managing, and more. For more information and details visit www.rohrmanpac.org