Acting Pathway

Beginning Drama

Beginning Drama, the first level of acting you can take at University High School, teaches the fundamentals of acting, from Mime work to auditioning for the school’s mainstage productions. The techniques you learn in this course give you an advantage as you audition for Intermediate and Advanced courses

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Intermediate Drama

Intermediate Drama, the second level of acting you can take at University High School builds upon the skills learned in Beginning Drama. These students are in both Drama 2 and Advanced Drama. Students in this class implement their practice by competing with monologues, improvisation, scenes, and musical theatre at festivals. You will see your technique improve, preparing you to advance along the acting pathway. In addition, your overall knowledge of theatre, how to audition, be approachable, and how to thrive in the industry will increase.

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Advanced Drama

Advanced Drama, the top level of acting at University High School, continues to develop and perfect performance while preparing students for college or a career in the arts. Advanced Combo is the CAPSTONE course for students in their fourth year, and this section is combined with Advanced Technical Theatre as students produce portfolios of the Summer Practicum, Role About Theatre Festival, OC Varsity Artist of the Year, Fullerton Festival and Senior Show.

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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTORS

Summer Theatre Practicum

Summer Practicum is an opportunity for students to work hand-in-hand with industry professionals in a small cast environment to create atypical works of art for the community while growing their skills in preparation for Advanced Drama.

Advanced Theatre Production

Advanced Theatre Production is an after school class for the fall play and spring musical. Once cast, you are enrolled in this 7th period class, which only meets during rehearsals. Students earn a grade for your participation, citizenship, and improvement on stage.

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FAQ: How to take Theatre classes all four years

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