Course Description
This class is designed to help you soar beyond the ordinary and unlock the extraordinary within yourself! Prepare to embark on a captivating journey into the realm of drama, where the focus is not only on honing your acting skills but also on cultivating essential life skills such as empathy, being proACTive, developing a well-rounded character, and the art of being present.
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive exploration of dramatic arts, emphasizing the cultivation of skills that extend beyond the stage, such as:
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Confidence and Self-Esteem
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Creativity and Imagination
• Discipline and Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Cultural Awareness
• Leadership Skills
• Body Language and Non-Verbal Expression
• Problem-Solving
In the spotlight, we discover the extraordinary in ourselves, each other, and the world around us!
Course Details
Beginning Drama
Eighth Grade
Ninth Grade
Tenth Grade
Eleventh Grade
Twelfth Grade
Units
Term 1: Presence in Life & on Stage
• Unit 1: Theatre Crash Course
• Unit 2: Energy: the Actor’s Superpower
• Unit 3: Active Listening
Term 2: Character Development
• Unit 4: Understanding Your Character
• Unit 5: Tactics & Objectives
• Unit 6: Elements of Character Building
Term 3: How We React
• Unit 7: Stop Talking
• Unit 8: To Act or ReACT?
• Unit 9: Curiosity Saved the Cat!
Term 4: Putting it All Together
• Unit 10: Methods of Acting
• Unit 11: The Transformative Power of Theatre
• Unit 12: Audition Workshop
No texts are required for this course.
Ms. Micole Mayfield
Micole Mayfield graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelors in Communication: Public Relations and is currently working on a Masters of Fine Arts Teaching at the University of Utah.
After working on marketing teams and political campaigns, she has found her passion for teaching and directing here at American Heritage. Micole has been performing and working in theater for over 15 years and believes that in the spotlight, we can discover the extraordinary in ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
When she isn’t teaching or directing, she still actively performs and has a private voice studio on the side. She has seen how theatre helps students improve empathy, gain strong communication, build confidence, and build character on and off the stage.