Theatre Arts
The LCHS Theatre Program is recognized across the province for its high quality performances and professionalism. The Musical Theatre productions are often sold out well in advance and the One Acts have won numerous awards at the Provincial level. The program is diversified in its nature and provides a variety of opportunities for the student.
The Musical Theatre and Drama productions do require student rehearsal time after school with increased time commitments before and during productions and competitions.
The courses included in Theatre Arts are:
Please Note:
All Musical Theatre, Advanced Acting and Technical Theatre courses are at the discretion of the department for enrollment.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre combines drama, vocal and instrumental music, art and dance to enhance the depth and breadth of expression. Students also become heavily involved in scenic design, set construction, costumes, props, and promotions for the production. Students will experience opportunities to express, collaborate and grow as they bring together all of these elements. This course is offered in the first semester in combination with Drama 10/20/30. After school rehearsals for this block 5 course begin heavily in November. A course fee will be charged.
Musical Theatre 15 (5 credits)
No prerequisite
Corequisite: Drama 10
Musical Theatre 25 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 50% in Musical Theatre 15
Corequisite: Drama 20
Musical Theatre 35 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 50% in Musical Theatre 25
Corequisite: Drama 30
Advanced Acting
These courses provide a continuum of theatre experiences that move well beyond the introductory or exploratory activities outlined in drama. Advanced Acting expands the specific skills related to performance and is designed to extend the foundation skills outlined in Drama. The major difference is the learning strategies employed in these courses. In this sequence, all of the learning objectives will be achieved by advanced production experiences. Students will continue their exploration of acting skills by involvement in a variety of production work beyond the scope of the LCHS’s regular performance series (Musical Theatre and One Acts). These presentations will be specifically designed for the advanced acting stream. This course will be offered in the fifth block, which means the course schedule is flexible and will take place at times that best fit with the student’s regular schedule. A course fee will be charged.
Advanced Acting 15 (5 credits)
No prerequisite
Corequisite: Drama 10
Advanced Acting 25 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 50% in Advanced Acting 15
Corequisite: Drama 20
Advanced Acting 35 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 50% in Advanced Acting 25
Corequisite: Drama 30
Technical Theatre
This course provides an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and practical experience with theatre production beyond that offered in the drama program. Students will work in sound and lighting design for major productions for drama, advanced acting and school assemblies. Set design, costumes, construction, prop making, stage management, front of house and marketing will also be included. This course will take place over the course of both semesters depending upon the nature of productions and school events. A course fee will be charged.
Technical Theatre 15 (5 credits)
No prerequisite
Technical Theatre 25 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 50% in Technical Theatre 15
Technical Theatre 35 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 50% in Technical Theatre 25