BLACKOUT
directed by Wesley Pearson
The "Blackout" cast (front on chair) Director Wesley Pearson,
(from left to right) Anna Millward, Leia Guo, Ella Haslhofer, Emily Hay, Breanna Mullaney, Abraham Pineiro Contreras, (not pictured) Gia Stephens (lighting), Gursharan Minhas (sound and projection)
A fabulous performance by the cast and crew of this hard-hitting dramatic tragedy inspired by a true story of a young offender from Glasgow that has committed a violent crime. It's about getting bullied, fighting back, trying to make a name for yourself, turning vicious, doing something stupid, losing everything, then finding your way again.
(from left to right) Anna Millward, Leia Guo, Ella Haslhofer, Emily Hay, Breanna Mullaney, Abraham Pineiro Contreras, (not pictured) Gia Stephens (lighting), Gursharan Minhas (sound and projection)
A fabulous performance by the cast and crew of this hard-hitting dramatic tragedy inspired by a true story of a young offender from Glasgow that has committed a violent crime. It's about getting bullied, fighting back, trying to make a name for yourself, turning vicious, doing something stupid, losing everything, then finding your way again.
Drama 10 (5 Credits)
Course Fee: $25 mandatory field trip to the theatre. The objective of the class is to make each individual the best performer he/she can be, while emphasizing specific drama skills such as concentration, self-control, self confidence, group work skills, and creative idea making. Possible units may include Storytelling, Choral Speech, Planned and Spontaneous Improvisation, Creative Movement, Mime, Theatrical Conventions, Stage Innovations, Radio Plays, Technical Theatre, and Script Work. Attitude/participation, written works, and in class performance work is all part of the evaluation, and will be used as the selection process for students invited to attend the Calgary High School Drama Festival. Skills are taught in units and culminate in final projects and tests. |
Drama 20 (5 Credits)
Prerequisite: Drama 10 - the department recommends > 65% Course Fee: $25 mandatory field trip to the theatre. Drama 20 is designed to further develop skills introduced in Drama 10. Attitude/participation, written work and in-class performance work are part of the evaluation. The focus is on using scripted material as a vehicle to performance. Areas of detailed concentration are Playwriting and The Well-Made Play, Building Character, Greek Theatre/Myths, Melodrama, Technical Theatre and Acting to Script. Originally written One-Acts will be selected for performance in our "Evening of One-Acts" in December alongside the Theatre IB class. Students who have achieved a certain skill level and/or show an interest will be invited to attend the Calgary High School Drama Festival. Skills are taught in units and culminate in final projects and tests. |
Drama 30 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: Drama 20 – the department recommends >65% Course Fee: $25 mandatory field trip to the theatre. Drama 30 is designed to give the student experience in theatre as a performing artist. It is meant for serious drama students looking to study theatre at a higher level. As a performance oriented course, it requires both in-depth written and performance work. Areas of concentration include: Directing, Acting in the One-Act Play (professionally scripted), the Stanislavsky Method of Acting which leads in to the Audition and Monologue unit. At the end of the semester student directed one-acts are presented in an "Evening Of One-Acts". Students who have achieved a certain skill level and/or show an interest will be invited to attend the Calgary High School Drama Festival. |
Theatre and Theatre IB 15, 25, 35 (5 credits)
Co-requisite/Prerequisite: None Theatre and Theatre IB run concurrently and work as an ensemble company studying theatre at an indepth level. Students can choose a 1, 2, or 3 year program, and are required to declare their intention of writing the IB Assessments at the beginning of their grade 12 year. Students who choose to write the assessments and are successful in receiving their Theatre IB Certificate will also be eligible for university credit for a 1st year level course at most post-secondary institutions around the world. Students who do not wish to write the assessments can still be a part of the course for the experience and credit as a Theatre Intern through the Work Experience Program. Specifics of the Course The IB Theatre course sequence emphasizes the importance of working individually and as a member of an ensemble. Students are encouraged to develop the organizational and technical skills needed to express themselves creatively in theatre, and will learn to understand alternative views, to respect and appreciate cultural diversity in theatre, and to see the varied role that theatre plays in reflecting these. All objectives are achieved through practical engagement in theatre. Four major projects, including one Oral Presentation, one Independent Project and written Portfolio, one Research Investigation, and one Practical Performance Proposal are the main assessment components, in addition to a “Journal”. The Core Syllabus consists of: • Theatre In The Making – the process of theatre making rather than on the presentation. • Theatre In Performance – the application of skills developed in “Theatre in the Making” which involves students in various aspects of presenting theatre, where practical skills can be applied in different roles both as performers and technicians. • Theatre In The World – the practical and theoretical exploration of a range of theatre traditions, cultural practices, and historical contexts. |
Course Fee: $35.00 for Theatre and Theatre IB students each year which covers one field trip to the theatre (including transportation), workshop presenter, and one journal book.
IB Students - Please note that students who enrol in to complete the IB Assessment in Theatre, are also subject to the International Baccalaureate Programme Registration and Examination fees in the Grade 12 year (approximately $370 for examiners, courier fees, etc). More information on fees charged by the IBO can be found in the HWW Registration Guide on line at the CBE website. |
Advanced Acting 15, 25, 35 (3-5 credits each)
Co-requisite/Prerequisite: Audition based This course will run after school for one semester from Monday through Thursday (semester to be determined) Registration: No pre-registration; acceptance to the program will be based on an audition. The focus of this course is on the components of performance and on the advancement and refinement of speech, movement, and acting skills as they relate to the stage. Students learn to work as a repertory company, taking either lead and/or supporting roles in a major production. Level 35 students are expected to take leadership roles in the technical dimensions of productions and serve as peer coaches for the newer students. Students may play either lead or supporting roles with no preference made based on course level when casting takes place. |
Technical Theatre 15, 25, 35 (5 credits each)
Prerequisite: Department approval This course will run after school for one semester from Monday through Thursday (semester to be determined) Registration: No pre-registration; acceptance to the program is through department approval. Technical Theatre runs in conjunction with Advanced Acting and/or Musical Theatre. Technical Theatre provides a continuum of theatre experiences that moves well beyond the introductory or exploratory activities outlined in Drama 10/20/30. All objectives will be mastered through practical application with the emphasis is on technical competence, ways of working, and personal development, in individual work on a production. Selections for focus may be made among Costume, Make-up, Lighting, Business Management, House Management, Stage Management, Properties, Set or Sound. |
Theatre Immersion Program
Theatre Immersion is a term used in theatre communities around the world, and is a concept embraced by post-secondary institutions. It goes beyond the basics of a Drama program at the high school level. Instead, it allows interested students of Drama and Theatre the opportunity to learn and grow at a much higher, hands-on level. Students will be working as performers, creators, designers, and directors throughout their years of study.
Who is the program for?
Any student who wants to express themselves creatively through Theatre whether you are a regular or IB student.
What are the courses?
Why do we no longer offer “PD in the Arts”?
The “Professional Development In The Arts” course is not recognized at post-secondary institutions, unlike the Theatre IB course which is internationally recognized. In Theatre IB you will earn credit towards a first year university level course which is accepted at post-secondary institutions around the world, and since we are an IB school, we offer what universities recognize towards your future education.
Theatre Immersion is a term used in theatre communities around the world, and is a concept embraced by post-secondary institutions. It goes beyond the basics of a Drama program at the high school level. Instead, it allows interested students of Drama and Theatre the opportunity to learn and grow at a much higher, hands-on level. Students will be working as performers, creators, designers, and directors throughout their years of study.
Who is the program for?
Any student who wants to express themselves creatively through Theatre whether you are a regular or IB student.
- Students interested in continuing in the Theatre or Television industry in post-secondary or as a career.
- Any student can now join the Theatre class, which in the past has been reserved for only those students interest in completing the IB Theatre assessments for university credit. Now, ANY student can take the Theatre course alongside Theatre IB students and gain the same exposure and experiences, but without having to complete the formal IB assessments.
- Any interested student can immerse themselves in 3 or more Theatre Arts courses in each year of high school, earning a minimum of 45 credits towards the high school diploma.
- You can join at any grade level and complete a one, two, or three year program. The choice is yours!
What are the courses?
- Theatre IB 15, 25, 35 (writing the IB assessments in Grade 12)
- Theatre 15, 25, 35 (not writing IB assessments )
- Drama 10, 20, 30
- Advanced Acting 15, 25, 35 and/or Musical Theatre 15, 25, 35 (year dependent)
- Technical Theatre 15, 25, 35
Why do we no longer offer “PD in the Arts”?
The “Professional Development In The Arts” course is not recognized at post-secondary institutions, unlike the Theatre IB course which is internationally recognized. In Theatre IB you will earn credit towards a first year university level course which is accepted at post-secondary institutions around the world, and since we are an IB school, we offer what universities recognize towards your future education.
Drama Teaching Assistant
There are Teaching Assistant positions available for this course through the Work Experience Program. Registration is by Teacher Approval only. Drama 10 is mandatory.
There are Teaching Assistant positions available for this course through the Work Experience Program. Registration is by Teacher Approval only. Drama 10 is mandatory.
Alberta Skills Team
Wise Wood has a Skills team! (skillsalberta.com) Students in this program could be eligible to be a part of the team in the following areas:
Prepared Speech
The competition runs for three days in May in Edmonton with the possibility for gold medal students to compete in Nationals in June. Please contact the course instructor for further information.
Wise Wood has a Skills team! (skillsalberta.com) Students in this program could be eligible to be a part of the team in the following areas:
Prepared Speech
The competition runs for three days in May in Edmonton with the possibility for gold medal students to compete in Nationals in June. Please contact the course instructor for further information.
DIRECTING SCENES link http://www.bhplayhouse.com/Acting-Scenes-Database/