Acting Lessons

What Should I Expect From A Drama Class?

Creative Drama:

• Role-playing for social awareness.
• Exposure to award-winning children's literature.
• Enhancement of the use of one's imagination, "let's pretend."
• Self-confidence in small group situations.
• Development of leadership skills.
• Development of conversation skills.
• IT'S GREAT FUN!

Elementary & Middle School Drama:

• All of the above, plus...
• Reinforcement of oral reading skills and reading comprehension.
• Exposure to play format... Which is tested on the EOG's 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
• Enhancement of memorization skills.
• Emphasis on improvisation, development of original scripts.
• Exposure to different acting techniques.
• Development of voice as an acting tool.
• Group cooperation.
• Students will work outside of the class on scenes and monologues.
• Will develop individual and ensemble acting skills.
• Students will learn stage direction and experience the opportunity to direct other students in class scenes.