Drama 1:  Introduction to Theatre

About the Class

Drama 1 is the introductory class.  In this class, students not only learn the basics of theatre, but also the history and development of theatre across time.  The class is divided into the following units:

Semester 1
Unit 1:  The Beginning 
  • Projection, articulation, inflection
  • Greek Theatre
Unit 2:  The Stage
  • Stage directions
  • Shakespeare and The Renaissance
  • Character development and scene work
Semester 2
Unit 3: