The Lancaster Academy Theatre Department offers a Spring production and other performance opportunities. Prior to registering for a Theatre course, it is important to understand the course schedule for the year, expectations for production rehearsal times and what tuition covers. Please carefully read the following notes prior to registering for a theatre course.
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Students in 3rd – 12th grade who want to audition for theatre productions must be enrolled in a choir class and a member in good standing. Students in 3rd – 12th grade who want to audition for theatre productions are encouraged to enroll in a theatre class, but are not required to. Students enrolled in theatre classes are encouraged to audition for the productions, but are not required to audition.
The cost for the spring production is not covered with Class tuition. The cost to produce a theatre production is significant and includes licensing fees, facility rental, set, costumes, lighting/sound, extra salary payments for directors, etc. Fees will be announced prior to auditions and include a non-refundable audition fee, participation fee, script, show t-shirt and cast meal.
Theatre - Junior Theatre(3rd - 5th grade) Students in 3rd – 5th grade will be provided an engaging and uplifting environment with the goal of experiencing the skill and joy of theater! Students will learn and develop acting and stage techniques and vocabulary through games, exercises, improvisation, and scene work. They will work on stage presence and movement, emotional expression, and role-play, while receiving feedback from teachers and peers. While theater has the obvious product of an onstage display, it also teaches empathy, teamwork, confidence, public speaking skills, and is a chance to participate in a project from script to stage. Specifics will be tailored to the student’s ability level. Requirements: None Basic Tuition: $180.00 Supply Fee: $15 Note: Students must register for Junior Choir if they intend to audition for the Spring production.
Theatre - Middle School Theatre(6th - 8th grade) Students in 6th – 8th grade will develop vocal and physical acting skills, and participate in various theatre pieces and exercises for both individuals and groups. Students will focus on developing a stage presence, understanding and analyzing characters and scripts, and following stage directions. will meet regularly for instruction during both semesters. Requirements: None Basic Tuition: $200.00 Supply Fee: $15 Note: Students must register for Middle School Choir if they intend to audition for the Spring production.
Theatre - High School Theatre(9th - 12th grade) Students in 9th – 12th grade will develop vocal and physical acting skills, and participate in various theatre pieces and exercises for both individuals and groups. Students will focus on developing a stage presence, understanding and analyzing characters and scripts, and following stage directions. High School Theatre classes will meet regularly for instruction during the first semester. Class meetings during the second semester will feature guest speakers on theatre production topics in a workshop setting such as: staging, costuming, lighting, sound, props, make-up, etc. Requirement: None. Basic Tuition: $225.00 Supply Fee: $15 Note: Students must register for High School Choir if they intend to audition for the Spring production.
Dance Theatre(3rd - 12th grade) Students in 3rd – 8th grade will learn fundamental steps commonly used in musical theatre choreography. They will learn how to properly execute the steps, as well as terminology of steps. Once students have mastered various steps, they will be taught how to execute them by learning a variety of different combinations from many different styles. Students will learn stretches and exercises to strengthen their bodies. Requirement: None Basic Tuition: $180.00 Supply Fee: $15
Photos from 2017-2018 Productions: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play All the World's a Stage
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