7th and 8th Grade Drama

The purpose of this class is to have fun using our voices and our bodies to express stories.  Drama is about helping others to feel something, to identify with others' experiences, and thus to learn more about life and ourselves.  Drama is about helping others to laugh.  Drama is about helping others to cry.  Ultimately it is about wisdom, but the process of getting there can be so enjoyable, we sometimes forget that.  It's fun, but it's deep. 

It's really important to participate and try your best in drama.  There's no such thing as “I can't do this,” or “I'm just not a drama type,” or anything like that.  If you are shy, we'll work on that a bit so you can still do what you do.  A lot of professional actors are shy!  (Ok, so it's a small fraction, but it's still a lot!)  But, shy or not, you must try your best. 

There won't be much homework.  Sometimes students will be asked to memorize some lines, or prepare a scene, or do some things at home.  But regardless, it will be fun, and it won't be “desk” type homework. 
 
The first few months students do exercises and building up their skills.  They will do some improvisation, and so on. 

Students are reminded that all they need to do to be successful is to come with an open mind, and to wear clothing that allows free movement.