Theatre

CURRICULUM

Theatrical arts courses are offered as electives for students in grades 7-12.

 

Introduction to Theatre provides an overview of the history of theatre, set design, storytelling, improvisation and scriptwriting. 

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Theatre I explores the connections between theatre and society, engages students in script analysis and develops their acting skills through improvisation and scene study. 

 

Theatre II allows students to explore specific areas of the theatrical arts. Students will analyze four plays and have an opportunity to serve in a position of leadership during FACS productions.

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Theatre III is catered to the individual student's interest in theatre. Each student will choose 4 areas of specific study (lighting, acting, costume design, and set design, for example) and will end each quarter with a culminating project evaluating their knowledge and mastery of each of the 4 chosen areas. 

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FAQ

How will I know when and where auditions are? Audition information will be posted on FACS Connect and our FACS Theatre Facebook.

 

What grades are permitted to participate in FACS Theatre productions? Our play is reserved for students in grades 7-12, and our musical is for students in grades 5-12. Students in grades K-4 are invited to audition as deemed necessary and appropriate by the director of theatre.

 

Where do FACS Theatre productions take place? Our productions take place in the Theatre room, located inside the Dorothy E. Grove Youth Center. 

 

Who can I contact for more information about FACS Theatre? Email our Director of Theatre, Domenic Andolina, at dandolina@facsmemphis.org. We would love to invite you to our productions, and see if FACS is the right choice for you or your student.