There are multiple Theater courses offered at Quincy High.
Please Note that not all courses are offered every year.
6347 Acting H 9-12 (5 credits)
6327 Introduction to Theater H 9-12 (5 credits)
6320 Theatre Experience H 9-12 (5 credits)
6330 Stage Technology H 10-12 (5 credits)
6329 Stagecraft & Design H 10-12 (5 credits)
Mrs. Spencer currently teaches the Acting, Introduction to theater, and Theater Experience Course.
Mr. Doucette currently teaches the Stage Tech and Stage Craft and Design Course.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2015
Introduction to Theater - Honors Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6327) QHS ONLY
This course is designed for students of varying ability levels who want to develop a better understanding of dramatic concepts and acting techniques. Students will read a variety of play genres and develop an awareness of the qualities of each. Basic acting skills will be taught through monologue and scene analysis, classroom exercises, and improvisation drills. Students will also develop their ability to control voice quality and stage movement. Skills will be applicable to public speaking. Course is open to all students regardless of grade level.
Theatre Management - Honors Gr. 10, 11, 12 - 2.5 Credits (6338*) QHS ONLY
Theatre Management teaches students the business aspect of theatrical production. Marketing, publicity, fund raising; all are important parts of producing a show, and in this class students will look at all aspects of what it takes to mount a production. This class will participate in campaigns directly involved with the school’s theatrical productions, while looking at professional techniques that have made lasting impacts on the world of theatre.
*Prerequisite: teacher approval
Theatre Experience - Honors Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6320) QHS ONLY
Theatre Experience introduces students the fascinating world of live theater. Students will learn the process of close examination of scripts ranging from classical Greek drama to current American musicals, along with major periods in between. This class will also allow students to look at shows through the eyes of theatrical designers, actors and directors in addition to providing a strong fundamental base of theatre history, management, design and performance.
Acting 1 - Honors Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6347) QHS ONLY
In this course, students will explore the craft of acting by developing their skills in improvisation, vocal interpretations that express a dramatic character. Actors will sharpen their skills by rehearsing presenting and peer evaluating, pantomimes, monologues and scenes.
Stagecraft and Design - Honors Gr. 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6329) QHS ONLY
Stagecraft and Design is designed to provide a basic education in the fundamentals of stage lighting, sound execution, set construction, scenic painting, costume and make-up techniques and basic theatrical stage production skills. This course offers technical theater students a comprehensive hands-on training program that combines these skills with the practical knowledge for execution. Students will have many opportunities to perform in support roles
Stage Technology - Honors Gr. 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6330) QHS ONLY
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of safety principles, equipment, materials, and processes used in the technical aspects of launching a theatre production. Students will study scenic elements throughout history while learning modern practices through hands on training. Students will have the ability to participate on current school productions.
Artistry Independent Study Gr. 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6399*) QHS ONLY
In this differentiated and interdisciplinary course, students will choose one or more areas of concentration. They will then propose, design, research and develop a thesis project. These projects can be based in, but not limited to, fashion design, the performing arts, technical theatre and design, the visual arts, vocal or instrumental music and arts education.
*Prerequisite: teacher approval
Please Note that not all courses are offered every year.
6347 Acting H 9-12 (5 credits)
6327 Introduction to Theater H 9-12 (5 credits)
6320 Theatre Experience H 9-12 (5 credits)
6330 Stage Technology H 10-12 (5 credits)
6329 Stagecraft & Design H 10-12 (5 credits)
Mrs. Spencer currently teaches the Acting, Introduction to theater, and Theater Experience Course.
Mr. Doucette currently teaches the Stage Tech and Stage Craft and Design Course.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2015
Introduction to Theater - Honors Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6327) QHS ONLY
This course is designed for students of varying ability levels who want to develop a better understanding of dramatic concepts and acting techniques. Students will read a variety of play genres and develop an awareness of the qualities of each. Basic acting skills will be taught through monologue and scene analysis, classroom exercises, and improvisation drills. Students will also develop their ability to control voice quality and stage movement. Skills will be applicable to public speaking. Course is open to all students regardless of grade level.
Theatre Management - Honors Gr. 10, 11, 12 - 2.5 Credits (6338*) QHS ONLY
Theatre Management teaches students the business aspect of theatrical production. Marketing, publicity, fund raising; all are important parts of producing a show, and in this class students will look at all aspects of what it takes to mount a production. This class will participate in campaigns directly involved with the school’s theatrical productions, while looking at professional techniques that have made lasting impacts on the world of theatre.
*Prerequisite: teacher approval
Theatre Experience - Honors Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6320) QHS ONLY
Theatre Experience introduces students the fascinating world of live theater. Students will learn the process of close examination of scripts ranging from classical Greek drama to current American musicals, along with major periods in between. This class will also allow students to look at shows through the eyes of theatrical designers, actors and directors in addition to providing a strong fundamental base of theatre history, management, design and performance.
Acting 1 - Honors Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6347) QHS ONLY
In this course, students will explore the craft of acting by developing their skills in improvisation, vocal interpretations that express a dramatic character. Actors will sharpen their skills by rehearsing presenting and peer evaluating, pantomimes, monologues and scenes.
Stagecraft and Design - Honors Gr. 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6329) QHS ONLY
Stagecraft and Design is designed to provide a basic education in the fundamentals of stage lighting, sound execution, set construction, scenic painting, costume and make-up techniques and basic theatrical stage production skills. This course offers technical theater students a comprehensive hands-on training program that combines these skills with the practical knowledge for execution. Students will have many opportunities to perform in support roles
Stage Technology - Honors Gr. 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6330) QHS ONLY
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of safety principles, equipment, materials, and processes used in the technical aspects of launching a theatre production. Students will study scenic elements throughout history while learning modern practices through hands on training. Students will have the ability to participate on current school productions.
Artistry Independent Study Gr. 10, 11, 12 - 5 Credits (6399*) QHS ONLY
In this differentiated and interdisciplinary course, students will choose one or more areas of concentration. They will then propose, design, research and develop a thesis project. These projects can be based in, but not limited to, fashion design, the performing arts, technical theatre and design, the visual arts, vocal or instrumental music and arts education.
*Prerequisite: teacher approval