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Mr. Garrett
Theater I, II, III and Stagecraft
Teacher; Director
Mr. Barroll Music Teacher; Music
Director
Jennifer Currier Choreographer
Eric Wood Technical Director
Terry Simons Costume Coordinator |
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Theater I,
Theater II, Theater III, Stagecraft
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Theater I |
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Beginning Theater introduces the students
to the background and traditions of theater. They will be given the
opportunity to act in a variety of scenes, cuttings, one-acts,
monologues, original material and improvisations. The course is
designed to let you practice the craft of acting, and to help you to
develop your imagination and creativity using various theater games
and improvisations. |
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Theater
II- P |
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Theater II continues to develop the
student’s craft of acting. Units will include Drama Festivals,
individual concentrated work, and beginning directing. Students will
perform for live audiences. Opportunities to learn about the theater
and related industries as a profession will be provided. Students will
receive guest lectures by professionals and be introduced to the
“business of show business.” The course will provide further training
and study in voice, movement, and directing. Students will study
theater history and perform period pieces including an introduction to
Shakespeare. |
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Theater
III- P |
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This is an advanced course of study for
the serious student of Theater. Students will study and perform
monologues, scenes from world theater, and write and direct their own
original scripts. Students will learn to analyze a play from literary,
dramatic, and historic criteria. The course will provide further
training in voice, movement, and stage direction with an emphasis on
developing individual creativity and skills. |
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Stagecraft |
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The course is concerned with the
elementary theory and practice design for theater in producing a play.
Students will be assigned to a crew for each school play. The crews
include lighting, sound, scenery, properties, publicity, stage
management, house management, theater business management, costumes
and makeup. Students will be expected to put in some hours outside of
class, working on school plays.
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Fall Play, Spring Musical, ComedySportz, Theater Arts
Club, Murder Mystery Night, Improv Night, DTASC Festivals
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Fall
Play |
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Any student at Calabasas High School may
audition for the Fall Play. Auditions are usually held around the
third week of the first semester. Rehearsals for each play vary,
but usually last approximately two months. Rehearsals are held
Monday thru Friday after school and usually include one all day
rehearsal (usually Saturday). The majority of rehearsals last
between two to three hours a day. Performances are normally held in
mid-November. |
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Spring
Musical |
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Any student at Calabasas High School may
audition for the Spring Musical. Auditions are usually held around
the beginning of second semester. Rehearsals for each musical vary,
but usually last approximately two months. Rehearsals are held
Monday thru Friday after school and usually include one all day
rehearsal (usually Saturday). The majority of rehearsals last
approximately three hours a day. Depending on the year’s calendar,
performances are held either in March or April. |
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ComedySportz |
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ComedySportz mixes the thrill of sport
and the enjoyment of comedy. Our team competes against other high
school throughout Southern California. With professional referees,
fouls, and side-splitting comedy, ComedySportz provides a fun
opportunity for students to get involved with our theater program.
Any student at Calabasas High School may try out for the
ComedySportz team. Try outs usually begin in late September.
Practices are usually held about once a week. Games are held
throughout the school year. |
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Theater
Arts Club |
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The Theater Arts Club allows any student
at Calabasas High School to participate. Meetings are usually held
every other week in Mr. Garrett’s room. The Theater Arts Club plans
various activities throughout the year. Regular attendance will
provide the student with all the latest opportunities the theater
program offers. Elections are held every year at the end of the
school year. Anyone seeking to be elected must actively be involved
with the theater classes and after school program. |
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Murder
Mystery Night |
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Murder Mystery Night is a student
written, student directed, student produced show. A dinner theater
that makes the audiences guess “who done it”, Murder Mystery night
always promises to be a crowd pleaser. Many students also enjoy
participating as waiters and waitresses for the two nights.
Auditions are usually held in late November and performances begin
in mid-January. Students acting in this production will be expected
to meet for some rehearsals over the winter vacation. |
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Improv
Night |
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Every December the Theater Arts Club
holds an Improv Night. Auditions for Improv Night are open to any
student at Calabasas High School. Auditions are held in late
November or early December. Rehearsals usually last approximately
two weeks and are held after school. |
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DTASC
Festival |
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The Drama Teachers Association of
California (DTASC) holds a festival every fall (late October) and
spring (late April). The festival gives students an opportunity to
participate in a day full of activities and competition. In order
to participate in the festival, student must be in Theater II/III or
be invited to participate. Areas of competition include monologues,
technical theater, and various group scenes (always including group
drama and group comedy). |
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