CONTACTAidan O’Hara - WHS Drama Teacher & Director
[email protected]
AFTER THE SCHOOL DAYFor more information on our student theater company - The Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble, check our website at: www.WHSTE.com
DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
ACTING & IMPROVISATION
This semester course is designed to develop the creative mind of the actor through a variety of physical and vocal techniques. You will learn that acting requires teamwork, concentration as well as strong writing, reading and speaking skills. The emphasis is on process and discovery, not on technical mastery. Also included is the unique discipline of improvisational performance. This very interactive class will explore the traditions of improvisational comedy, drama, dance, poetry, and storytelling. Focus will be on developing skills using body, voice, language, and movement. Say yes to new ideas while building confidence and teamwork.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
The emphasis of this course will be placed on the study and practice of public speaking, effective communication for the 21st Century. Communication Skills build self- confidence, social awareness and speaking with clarity. Students will also study short form improvisation, as a life skill. The course will include the practical applications of speech communication in everyday life, interpersonal communications, group dynamics, job interviewing, personal introductions, and good speech habits, study skills.
HONORS DRAMATIC ARTS
This course is intended to be a continuation of theater arts building language and literacy skills, emotional awareness and providing a greater academic challenge through a variety of practical activities and projects that will include styles of dramatic literature, styles of acting, voice and movement. Students will take an intense look at dance and directing, audition training, and techniques. Students will also work on projects that investigate the nature of drama and social issues. Students will perform projects or short plays for an audience.
HONORS DRAMATIC ARTS 2
(Prerequisite: Honors Dramatic Arts, advanced level training, or recommendation of the instructor)
An intense look at acting, dance and directing, audition training, and techniques. Students will perform on final projects for an audience.
HONORS DRAMATIC ARTS 3
(Prerequisite: Honors Dramatic Arts 2, advanced level production training)
Intense focus on all aspects of theater and acting training with special emphasis placed upon playwriting.
WAYLAND JUNIOR BROADWAY - Open 10-12 FALL SEMESTER COURSE
(Prerequisite - Previous WJB staff member or permission of the instructor)
Wayland Junior Broadway is a production-based course where the students who make up the staff of WJB learn about the components of producing a musical and how it applies to the current Fall project with 5th grade cast members. Topics include Direction, Music Direction, Choreography, Theater Administration, and overall rehearsal planning.
[email protected]
AFTER THE SCHOOL DAYFor more information on our student theater company - The Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble, check our website at: www.WHSTE.com
DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
ACTING & IMPROVISATION
This semester course is designed to develop the creative mind of the actor through a variety of physical and vocal techniques. You will learn that acting requires teamwork, concentration as well as strong writing, reading and speaking skills. The emphasis is on process and discovery, not on technical mastery. Also included is the unique discipline of improvisational performance. This very interactive class will explore the traditions of improvisational comedy, drama, dance, poetry, and storytelling. Focus will be on developing skills using body, voice, language, and movement. Say yes to new ideas while building confidence and teamwork.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
The emphasis of this course will be placed on the study and practice of public speaking, effective communication for the 21st Century. Communication Skills build self- confidence, social awareness and speaking with clarity. Students will also study short form improvisation, as a life skill. The course will include the practical applications of speech communication in everyday life, interpersonal communications, group dynamics, job interviewing, personal introductions, and good speech habits, study skills.
HONORS DRAMATIC ARTS
This course is intended to be a continuation of theater arts building language and literacy skills, emotional awareness and providing a greater academic challenge through a variety of practical activities and projects that will include styles of dramatic literature, styles of acting, voice and movement. Students will take an intense look at dance and directing, audition training, and techniques. Students will also work on projects that investigate the nature of drama and social issues. Students will perform projects or short plays for an audience.
HONORS DRAMATIC ARTS 2
(Prerequisite: Honors Dramatic Arts, advanced level training, or recommendation of the instructor)
An intense look at acting, dance and directing, audition training, and techniques. Students will perform on final projects for an audience.
HONORS DRAMATIC ARTS 3
(Prerequisite: Honors Dramatic Arts 2, advanced level production training)
Intense focus on all aspects of theater and acting training with special emphasis placed upon playwriting.
WAYLAND JUNIOR BROADWAY - Open 10-12 FALL SEMESTER COURSE
(Prerequisite - Previous WJB staff member or permission of the instructor)
Wayland Junior Broadway is a production-based course where the students who make up the staff of WJB learn about the components of producing a musical and how it applies to the current Fall project with 5th grade cast members. Topics include Direction, Music Direction, Choreography, Theater Administration, and overall rehearsal planning.
