In this course, you will work alongside other Script Writers and the teacher to develop a one or two act play to be performed within the course you are enrolled in or for a future drama class. You will navigate character development, develop a writing perspective and consider devices that… Read more

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In Drama 10, students will explore a wide variety of strategies and techniques to support creative processes. They will use movement, sound, image and form to convey meaning. They will study the influence of time and place on the emergence of Drama forms, recognizing the contributions of innovative artists from… Read more

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In Drama 11, students will demonstrate increasingly sophisticated application of dramatic elements, vocabulary, conventions and skills through performance – creating dramatic works collaboratively and individually using imagination, observation and inquiry. Students will express personal voice, cultural identity, perspectives and values through dramatic techniques. This class will develop dramatic works with… Read more

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Improvisational performance is the skill of creating unscripted theatre fueled by audience suggestions. The Improv class consists of teams which participate in local improv tournaments as well as monthly themed shows. Improv helps students develop competencies which improve confidence, interpersonal skills, quick thinking, adaptability, creativity, flexibility and collaboration. This course… Read more

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In Drama 12, students will build upon the conventions learned in former Drama classes with greater emphasis on personal development, leadership and social responsibility. Students will experiment with a wide range of materials, props and conventions to create dramatic works in innovative ways. They will create personally meaningful bodies of… Read more

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Students will use drama elements, techniques and vocabulary to create mood and convey ideas including character, time, place, plot, tension, mood, focus and contrast using a variety of drama forms and drama conventions. They will learn the roles of performers and audiences in a variety of contexts, study traditional contemporary… Read more

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In this course, students will immerse themselves in the artistic and creative process of bringing a musical to life. Esquimalt Musical Theatre offers an exciting opportunity to develop singing, acting, and dancing skills through a hands-on, collaborative learning experience. Open to everyone, no prior experience is required—just a passion for… Read more

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In this course, students will immerse themselves in the artistic and creative process of bringing a musical to life. Esquimalt Musical Theatre offers an exciting opportunity to develop singing, acting, and dancing skills through a hands-on, collaborative learning experience. Open to everyone, no prior experience is required—just a passion for… Read more

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In this course, students will immerse themselves in the artistic and creative process of bringing a musical to life. Esquimalt Musical Theatre offers an exciting opportunity to develop singing, acting, and dancing skills through a hands-on, collaborative learning experience. Open to everyone, no prior experience is required—just a passion for… Read more

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In this course, students will immerse themselves in the artistic and creative process of bringing a musical to life. Esquimalt Musical Theatre offers an exciting opportunity to develop singing, acting, and dancing skills through a hands-on, collaborative learning experience. Open to everyone, no prior experience is required—just a passion for… Read more

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In Theatre Company, students will take the Big Ideas learned in former Drama classes with a greater focus on personal development, leadership and professional responsibility. Students will focus on specific elements that are connected to the production of a show. Focus areas can be but are not limited to: lighting,… Read more

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This course offers students an exciting opportunity to explore the “behind-the-scenes” world of theatre production. Through hands-on, collaborative learning, students will gain practical experience in lighting, sound, costumes, props, stage management, and more. Theatre Production primarily supports our annual Musical Theatre production, but students will also contribute to music concerts,… Read more

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