Classes at Martin

Theatre I
This course is an introductory class for beginning theatre students. The course offers the student a chance to explore the world of theatre through units in theatre history, voice and diction, pantomime, improvisation, and play structure. This student is given opportunities to analyze scripts, write original monologues, perform in duet scenes, and learn basic characterization techniques and become familiar with important stage terminology. has
(Prerequisite: None)

Theatre II
This intermediate course extends on the student's training in Theatre I by offering more advanced studies in script analysis, acting theories, play writing, and directing skills. The class also explores advanced characterization in both classical and contemporary styles.
(Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I or theatre teacher approval)

Theatre III-IV
This class is offered to the dedicated theatre student who wishes to take his/her acting skills tot eh next level. The course is designed for those advanced students who are seeking to work in a university theatre program, community theatre, or even a career in theatre, Radio/ TV or Film. These students are offered an opportunity to utilize the acting theories used in many colleges and universities, a chance to perform their own productions, and a unit designed to improve college audition skills and portfolios.
(Prerequisite: Audition/Interview and theatre teacher approval)

Technical Theatre I-II-III
This course is for those theatre students wishing to work behind the scenes of a production. "hands on" training is offered in areas of set design and construction, set painting, stage lighting and design, stage make-up techniques, prop construction, house and publicity, and sound design. This class is responsible for the technical elements that go into all of the Martin HIgh School theatre productions as well as some of the scenic elements used in our feeder school productions.
(Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I, application and theatre teacher approval.) [Due to the use of power tools and concern for safety, these classes are limited to no more than 20 students per class.]