Theatre Course Sequence
Acting Pathway Technical Pathway Auditioned Required for Grades 10-12
Level 1 - Acting/Performance Level 1 - Stagecraft Indep. Study/Improv
Film Study / Production
Level 2 - Intermediate Acting (Stagecraft may be taken multiple
Advanced Acting times as it covers design and build of
Improv (audition required) different shows each semester.)
Course Name: Theatre-Acting/Performance Course Code: 05055G0514/24 Credit: .5
Grades 9 - 12 Fee $30
Full year, but may be taken one semester. If full year, indicate both course codes.
Improv! Theatre Games! Scenes and Plays! A fun overview of theatre for everyone experienced or not!
Theatre—Acting/Performance is intended to promote students’ experience and skill development in one or more aspects of theatrical production. Student will be exposed to different types of theatrical techniques and traditions, while concentrating on acting and performance skills. This course is introductory in nature. Here is where everything starts! An active class that covers all the theatre aspects you need to know to get involved and do more! Students will learn to tell stories, perform monologues/duet scenes, and play improv comedy games in the class. Various acting techniques and character development will be studied as well as full-length plays and movies. A field trip is usually offered as part of this class to see a professional performance. Get started here.
Course Name: Theatre-Acting/Performance Intermediate Course Code: 05055G05034/44 Credit: .5
Grades 10 - 12 Fee $30
Prerequisite: Acting I
Semester (may be taken multiple times)
The next level of acting study! Monologues and scenes! Directing!
Theatre-Acting/Performance Intermediate is intended to promote students’ experience and skill development in one or more aspects of theatrical production, but they concentrate on acting and performance skills. This course is for those who have had the initial acting course. The focus is on improving technique, expanding students’ exposure to different types of theatrical techniques and traditions, and increasing their chances of participating in public productions. More performances and plays are tackled with monologues, scenes, and presentations including optional work at festivals. Write and direct your own sword work and hand-to-hand combat scenes! Writing original work and public performances are also a key component of this class.
Course Name: Theatre-Acting/Performance Advanced
Course Code: 05055E05012/22 Credit: .5
Grades 10 - 12 Fee $30
Prerequisite: Drama-Acting/Performance I and II or teacher approval
Semester (may be taken multiple times)
Create an Original Work to be performed for the public live in the theatre
Theatre-Acting/Performance Advanced is intended to promote students’ experience in using advanced skills in one or more aspects of theatrical production, but they concentrate on advanced acting and performance skills. This advanced course focuses on improving technique, expanding students/ exposure to different types of theatrical techniques and traditions, and increasing their chances of participating in public productions. Acting, directing and creating are the foundation of this upper level acting class. Students will create skits, plays and scenes together while studying different techniques and ideas including direction and in-depth play study. Public performance and possibly traveling shows are a part of this class as well as creating stage combat scenes.
Film Studies / Production - Course Code: 05001G05012 Credit: .5
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Acting - Performance (Acting 1)
Watch and study great movies and then create your own!
Film Studies / Production exposes students to the artistic techniques used by filmmakers. Students learn about the operation of a camera, lighting techniques, camera angles, sound, and editing techniques as they relate to the content of the film. Course topics may also include various styles of filmmaking (documentary, storytelling, news magazines, animation, and so on), through studying the films of major filmmakers.
Drama-Independent Study (Improv) Course Code: 05097G05011/22 Credit: .5
Grades 10-12 Fee $30
Audition only class
Full year course
Master Improv Comedy Acting and Performance for the public!
Drama-Independent Study is often conducted with instructors or artists as mentors, enabling students to explore a particular theatrical form. Independent Study courses may serve as an opportunity for students to expand their expertise in a particular form or style, to explore a topic in greater detail, or to develop more advanced skills. A focused class which works on building an improv troupe for public performances and shows. Games and training in both short and long form improv help students gain confidence and help to plan middle school and community visits to perform and teach. Attendance at festivals and outside of class performances are a requirement for this class.
Course Name: Theatre-Stagecraft Course Code: 05056G05012/22 Credit: .5
Grades 9-12 Fee $30
Semester (may be taken multiple times since each semester different shows will be designed and built and students will have different roles and assignments)
Saws, hammers, computerized lighting boards and sound design on an actual show!!
Theatre-Stagecraft requires an active, creative student willing to work at a variety of tasks in a hands-on environment. Students will explore technical aspects of theater including lighting, sound, costumes, set design, and stage managing. Safety and responsibility are learned and are essential elements in this class. Power tools, bright lights and loud music are just the beginning of what to expect in tech theatre class. We design sets and then build them, learn to use all the expensive toys and work to keep the theatre functioning on a daily basis. Be ready to be out of your seats on most days, working hard and having a good time doing it. The ability to work independently and without constant supervision is critical to success in this class.
CONTACT: Mr. Scott Ogle at
Evergreen • sogle@jeffco.k12.co.us
Acting Pathway Technical Pathway Auditioned Required for Grades 10-12
Level 1 - Acting/Performance Level 1 - Stagecraft Indep. Study/Improv
Film Study / Production
Level 2 - Intermediate Acting (Stagecraft may be taken multiple
Advanced Acting times as it covers design and build of
Improv (audition required) different shows each semester.)
Course Name: Theatre-Acting/Performance Course Code: 05055G0514/24 Credit: .5
Grades 9 - 12 Fee $30
Full year, but may be taken one semester. If full year, indicate both course codes.
Improv! Theatre Games! Scenes and Plays! A fun overview of theatre for everyone experienced or not!
Theatre—Acting/Performance is intended to promote students’ experience and skill development in one or more aspects of theatrical production. Student will be exposed to different types of theatrical techniques and traditions, while concentrating on acting and performance skills. This course is introductory in nature. Here is where everything starts! An active class that covers all the theatre aspects you need to know to get involved and do more! Students will learn to tell stories, perform monologues/duet scenes, and play improv comedy games in the class. Various acting techniques and character development will be studied as well as full-length plays and movies. A field trip is usually offered as part of this class to see a professional performance. Get started here.
Course Name: Theatre-Acting/Performance Intermediate Course Code: 05055G05034/44 Credit: .5
Grades 10 - 12 Fee $30
Prerequisite: Acting I
Semester (may be taken multiple times)
The next level of acting study! Monologues and scenes! Directing!
Theatre-Acting/Performance Intermediate is intended to promote students’ experience and skill development in one or more aspects of theatrical production, but they concentrate on acting and performance skills. This course is for those who have had the initial acting course. The focus is on improving technique, expanding students’ exposure to different types of theatrical techniques and traditions, and increasing their chances of participating in public productions. More performances and plays are tackled with monologues, scenes, and presentations including optional work at festivals. Write and direct your own sword work and hand-to-hand combat scenes! Writing original work and public performances are also a key component of this class.
Course Name: Theatre-Acting/Performance Advanced
Course Code: 05055E05012/22 Credit: .5
Grades 10 - 12 Fee $30
Prerequisite: Drama-Acting/Performance I and II or teacher approval
Semester (may be taken multiple times)
Create an Original Work to be performed for the public live in the theatre
Theatre-Acting/Performance Advanced is intended to promote students’ experience in using advanced skills in one or more aspects of theatrical production, but they concentrate on advanced acting and performance skills. This advanced course focuses on improving technique, expanding students/ exposure to different types of theatrical techniques and traditions, and increasing their chances of participating in public productions. Acting, directing and creating are the foundation of this upper level acting class. Students will create skits, plays and scenes together while studying different techniques and ideas including direction and in-depth play study. Public performance and possibly traveling shows are a part of this class as well as creating stage combat scenes.
Film Studies / Production - Course Code: 05001G05012 Credit: .5
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Acting - Performance (Acting 1)
Watch and study great movies and then create your own!
Film Studies / Production exposes students to the artistic techniques used by filmmakers. Students learn about the operation of a camera, lighting techniques, camera angles, sound, and editing techniques as they relate to the content of the film. Course topics may also include various styles of filmmaking (documentary, storytelling, news magazines, animation, and so on), through studying the films of major filmmakers.
Drama-Independent Study (Improv) Course Code: 05097G05011/22 Credit: .5
Grades 10-12 Fee $30
Audition only class
Full year course
Master Improv Comedy Acting and Performance for the public!
Drama-Independent Study is often conducted with instructors or artists as mentors, enabling students to explore a particular theatrical form. Independent Study courses may serve as an opportunity for students to expand their expertise in a particular form or style, to explore a topic in greater detail, or to develop more advanced skills. A focused class which works on building an improv troupe for public performances and shows. Games and training in both short and long form improv help students gain confidence and help to plan middle school and community visits to perform and teach. Attendance at festivals and outside of class performances are a requirement for this class.
Course Name: Theatre-Stagecraft Course Code: 05056G05012/22 Credit: .5
Grades 9-12 Fee $30
Semester (may be taken multiple times since each semester different shows will be designed and built and students will have different roles and assignments)
Saws, hammers, computerized lighting boards and sound design on an actual show!!
Theatre-Stagecraft requires an active, creative student willing to work at a variety of tasks in a hands-on environment. Students will explore technical aspects of theater including lighting, sound, costumes, set design, and stage managing. Safety and responsibility are learned and are essential elements in this class. Power tools, bright lights and loud music are just the beginning of what to expect in tech theatre class. We design sets and then build them, learn to use all the expensive toys and work to keep the theatre functioning on a daily basis. Be ready to be out of your seats on most days, working hard and having a good time doing it. The ability to work independently and without constant supervision is critical to success in this class.
CONTACT: Mr. Scott Ogle at
Evergreen • sogle@jeffco.k12.co.us
Theatre Downloads and Links
Play Critique Guidesheet - CLICK HERE
Adv Acting Monologues - CLICK HERE
Script for class study - CLICK HERE
VE135 Form- https://forms.gle/1fn1D6Y5tmuYChq87
Improv Driving Form - CLICK HERE
Tech Terms Packet - CLICK HERE
EMS Musical Book - CLICK HERE
