Mission Statement/Theatre Department Goals
The mission of the Theatre Department of Harrison School for the Arts is to provide a rigorous, high quality education in theatre arts with a particular emphasis on performance. The goal of the department is to provide experiences for young actors that will engage, equip, and empower them to excel in the areas of collaboration, problem solving, leadership, self-discipline, confidence, and performance skills.
Courses include Acting 1, 2, 3, 4, Playwriting, and Directing. Students study contemporary acting methods, classical acting, improvisation, physical/vocal choices, character development, scene work, dramatic structure, playwriting, directing, dramaturgy, and writing skills. Students also take courses in Stagecraft, Voice, Dance, and Theatre History with instructors in the Technical Theatre and Musical Theatre Departments.