Electives

Theatre Games

PROJECTED CLASS UNITS OF STUDY:

• Tribal-style verbal and nonverbal storytelling
• European pantomime
• Daily improv 
• Fun theatre warm-ups and games for learning and applying techniques
• Using workshop-style criticism as assessment
• Writing, directing, and performance of small scripted scenes
• Performance of small improvisational group skits
• Stage movement, blocking, direction, and stage aesthetics
• Voice

Multicultural Perspectives in Literature

This English elective course gives students exposure to an array of culturally-focused representative works, both in written and film form. Students have the unique opportunity to expand their worldview by stepping outside of their own cultural frame of reference in order to gain essential understandings of those cultures of which they might lack familiarity, as well as reflect on cultures that a student might identify with within the context of a larger society

Pop Music & Literature

This class aims to introduce and expand musical knowledge beyond the mainstream realm and comfort zone. Students explore the evolution and impact of music from various genres, cultures and decades, as well as reflect on and share their journey of musical awakening.  Opportunities to create music, online and in the class, are highly encouraged along with a multitude of tangible projects.