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Theatre Coursing Offerings

Theatre courses can be found in the high school course guide.

Acting (grades 9-12)

The student will be introduced to acting through a wide range of theatrical trends and acting styles. Daily activities include acting games, improvisation, actor training techniques, and scene work. The student will explore the theatrical world, play production, and script exploration. No Prerequisites. May be taken multiple times for Fine Art Credit.

Advanced Acting (grades 10-12)

This advanced course in Acting will continue to expose the students to develop a personal understanding of diverse cultures and theatrical communication. Through a wide variety of performance experiences, the student will explore character development, accents and dialects, script analysis and classical as well as contemporary literature. The student continues the exploration of the theatrical world, play production, and script exploration. This course is for the student with previous acting training who has met the established criteria. Prerequisite: Acting or Intermediate Acting.

Intermediate Acting (Grades 9-12)

The student will build upon previously studied acting techniques through a wide range of theatrical trends and acting styles. Daily activities include acting games, improvisation, actor training techniques, and scene work. The student continues the exploration of the theatrical world, play production, and script exploration. This course is for the student with previous acting training who has met the established criteria. Prerequisite: Acting or previous theatre coursework

Stagecraft I (grades 10-12)

The student will gain experience in set construction as they work on the Theatre Department's current theatrical production. In addition, the students will be able to explore painting techniques, and technology use in the theatre.

Stagecraft II (grades 11-12)

The student will build on previous stagecraft experience to explore an understanding of, operation, and management of the scene shop. Students will also be studying different and advanced techniques of theatrical productions. Prerequisite: Stagecraft I

The Stage (grades 10-12)

The Stage is an advanced course for the serious student of theatre and music (vocal, instrumental) performance and production. Students will run their own theatre production company, which will produce a show while exploring all aspects of show production. These aspects include performance, marketing, set and lighting design, and ensemble building. The production company will seek out performance opportunities. Prerequisite: Advanced Acting, Theatre Stagecraft and/or Musical Theater or instructor permission

Musical Theatre (grades 11-12)

Musical Theatre class is an exploration of American Musical Theatre. Students will study the work of the actor/signer/dancer and use their knowledge to develop as performers. They will perpare and present as soloists as well as members of small groups and larger ensembles. There will be a focus on the audition process as well as musical theatre history and repertoire.

Theatre Appreciation (grades 9-12)

Students will explore the history of Theatre’s significance in society through unique hands on learning experiences. This course will view society through the lens of theatre’s influence on cultural development and revolution including topics of Civil, Women’s, Cultural, LGBTQ+, Religious, and Human Rights. Students will have the opportunity to create and may attend live performances.

Meet our director

Hello, my name is Johanna Beck and I am the theatre teacher and director here at Mehlville High School. I've been the theatre director here since the fall of 2019 and am very grateful to be in a school district that values its students and community so well. What I am able to do for my students, and the other extraodinary adults who help me, is not an easy task. 

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for our department, please complete the Spotlight Sponsor Form and email it to me at beckj@msdr9.org. Thank you for supporting live theatre!