Theatre

High School Theatre Fest - Workshop Options

(subject to change due to personnel, space, or interest)

Student Workshops (open to students only)

A. Relax! Physical warm up for the actor: Warm-up, relaxation, and concentration techniques for the actor.
B. Spit it out! Vocal warm up for the actor: Breathing, articulation and resonance exercises for the actor.
C. Stage dialects: The basics of developing a Southern dialect.
D. Stage Combat: Learn the basics of a great stage fight.
E. Improvisation: Elements of individual and group improvisation to free the actor's imagination.
F. Musical Theatre Techniques: Applying acting techniques to a song/musical theatre.
G. Stage Makeup: A hands-on workshop in which each participant will have the opportunity to apply one or more makeup techniques, such as aging, scars, face-paint, etc.
H. Costumes for the stage: An interactive workshop for developing creative stage fashion.
I. Lighting Techniques: A hands-on workshop in which the participant will experiment with various aspects of lighting, such as control, color, and illumination.
J. Sound for the stage: Designing, creating, and organizing sound effects for use in stage productions.
K. Reader's Theatre: Exploration of group performance techniques for literature.
L. Admissions: Juniors and Seniors interested in exploring prospective enrollment at Simpson may meet with an Admissions representative.

Workshop "M" is open only to teachers and High School Seniors


M. Risqué Business: How can theatre be used as a tool for learning about important issues faced by high school and college students? See a performance of this provocative short play and participate in a question and answer session.  

Workshop "N" is open only to Teachers

N. High School Drama Teacher's "Town Meeting": (Double Session: Hosted and moderated by a high school teacher and director with over two decades of experience, this
workshop is designed to give you a chance to meet other like-minded educators and discuss in an open forum some of the every-day challenges/joys/concerns you face as a teacher of theatre at your school.

Last Updated: 11/18/11