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__ **Welcome to Theatre Arts 8!** __

**It is very quiet in the theatre for the first week...that is because we are perfecting our pantomime skills! Theatre students explore the art of silence and gradually progress into monologue and dialogue scenes. Using pantomime and mime early on helps the actor become aware of her body and facial expression and to develope a keen sense of observation. Once students have progressed to larger group scenes we will begin adding music into the acting scenes, which will eventually incorporate choreography as well-enabling each student the experience of being in a complete musical scene and musical number. Effort is the goal.** **The second half of the course begins with a usual student favorite- Improvisation! The purpose of this is for the girls to not only enjoy themselves but gain survival skills for performing in live theatre. Improv helps an actor think on their feet. Actors learn how to cover for each other, worst scenarios happen, Improv prepares you. A breif prep in Tech theatre leads right up to our final Performance Arts Showcase...More details to come!**