Performing Arts Academy
What is the Performing Arts Academy?
 The Performing Arts Academy is a two-year program for juniors
and seniors. The curriculum is taught by drama professionals
to prepare students for college or a career in the performing
arts. Designed to educate participants in all aspects of
theater, the first year concentrates on an overview of backstage
and onstage jobs. During this time, students also intern with
local companies and other field professionals to experience,
first-hand, the art of acting, movement, design, and management. The second
year of the Academy gives students an opportunity to specialize
in one particular aspect of the performing arts.
Who May Qualify?
A student interested in exploring the career opportunities in
the field of performing arts may qualify to enter if he or she:
- Has maintained a good attendance record at WRHS.
- Is willing to commit to taking one class per day for three trimesters during the junior and senior years.
- Is willing to commit to taking 15 lab hours per year.
- Is willing to commit to 40 technical hours (PA 1) and 50
technical hours
(PA II) per year. These hours are practical experience
that can be used as school-to-work hours.
 This Academy is for students interested in working in film or
television, fixing hair and makeup, designing sets and lighting,
stage sound and special effects, designing, directing actors,
stage production, costume design and entertainment. If you enjoy
being creative, handle constructive criticism, write creatively
and express yourself creatively, then this Academy is for you.
Course Description
Performing Arts Academy students study many phases of the
theater, including; theater history, acting, directing, voice,
movement, set design/construction, costume lighting/sound design,
and stage management.
Course Offerings
To see a sample scope and sequence of the Performing Arts Academy,
click
here.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Theater
Play Production
Academy Courses:
Acting Workshop
Performing Arts I (junior year)
Performing Arts II (senior year)
Career Opportunities
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
- Stage Manager
- Designer
- Theater Educator
- Writer
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