Drama Courses

The Holy Redeemer Drama Department offers a wide range of educational opportunities for students in grades 7 to 12.

Junior Drama

Want to have the BEST time? Then look no further than Junior Drama! This class is designed for all junior high students no matter if you are new to the world of drama or have been a part of it for years. Students will learn a variety of skills while playing some awesome games and creating some amazing work. Each term will focus on a different project: Term 1 (September to November) - Haunted House; Term 2 (November to January) - Radio and/or Puppetry; Term 3 (February to April) - Masking; Term 4 (April to June) - Preparing for the next year's main stage production! So come one, come all, and get ready to have some fun in Junior Drama!

High School Courses

Drama 10 (3 or 5 credits)

Drama 10 is designed for students with a strong interest in drama. This course is an introduction to theatre arts, and through it students will acquire a greater knowledge of self and others as well as developing their dramatic skills. Drama 10 includes units in movement, speech, improvisation, and theatre history. Students registering in the course should be able to work well in groups, be self-disciplined, and have conscientious work habits. Students will work with other class members in both rehearsed and spontaneous presentations. No prerequisite.

Drama 20 (3 or 5 credits)

Drama 20 is a course designed for those students who have been successful in Drama 10 and who wish to pursue the study of theatre arts in greater depth and with increased dedication. The major emphasis in this course is the study of acting styles and techniques of character analysis. Other areas covered include script analysis, theatrical design, and playwriting. Students are expected to be self-motivated. Prerequisite: 50% in Drama 10.

Drama 30 (5 credits)

Drama 30 will include an intensive study of the theatre experience from the perspective of the actor, director, playwright, theatre critic, and designer. Students will explore the theatrical disciplines in greater depth and with a high expectation for excellence. Prerequisite: 50% in Drama 20.

Advanced Acting 15-25-35 (3 or 5 credits)

Advanced Acting provides a continuum of theatre experiences that moves well beyond the introductory or exploratory activities outlined in Drama, 10, 20, and 30. Advanced Acting expands the specific skills related to performance, and is designed to extend the foundation skills outlined in Drama 10, 20, 30. The major difference between Drama 10-20-30 and Advanced Acting 15-25-35 is that all the learning objectives will be achieved through production experiences. During the first semester, the focus will be on the main stage production, while during second semester the focus will be on the one-act plays. Co-rerequisite Advanced Acting 15 & Drama 10; Advanced Acting 25 & Drama 20; Advanced Acting 35 & Drama 30.

Technical Theatre 15-25-35 (3 or 5 credits)

Technical Theatre is course designed for students interested in the backstage and design elements in preparing for a major production. During the first semester, students will examine the script for the main stage production and are in charge of preparing the set, props, costuming, lighting, and sound, special effects, and administration production aspects for the play. During the second semester, students will examine the script for the one-act plays and are in charge of preparing the set, props, costuming, lighting, and sound, special effects, and administration production aspects for the plays.
Technical Theatre 15 has no prerequisite; students require 50% in Technical Theatre 15
to enroll in Technical Theatre 25; students require 50% in Technical Theatre 25 to enroll
in Technical Theatre 35.