PA86 - Intermediate Acting

1 or 2 Semesters | .5 or 1 Credit
Prerequisites: By Audition Only

Provides an opportunity for all interested theatre students to advance their understanding of theatre and performance. Students will be introduced to more advanced acting techniques and styles and be allowed to further advance their directing and technical skills.

Email: jvanpatten@mpsaz.org
Office: (480) 472 -5830

PA 86 Syllabus
Class Canvas

Behavioral Expectations:

  • The Golden Rule: Do unto others. Treat your classmates and instructor with respect and kindness. 

    • You WILL be grouped with people you may have trouble working with. Be mature and have a good attitude about it. 

    • There is a difference between venting and gossip. One is necessary and helpful at times, while the other is destructive and helps no one. Know which you are doing!

  • Try everything. We are all techies and we are all performers. I want you to focus where your passion is, but you WILL learn and participate in other aspects of theatre.

  • Respect the space. We have a beautiful theater and we want it to stay beautiful. Pick up your messes please and thank you.

  • If you break something, tell me! I may not know how to fix it, but chances are I know someone who does.

  • Come in with a good attitude EVERY DAY. 

  • Be a leader. You represent MHS Theatre and I expect you to behave as a good representation of our Theatre Department.

Cell Phones:

Mesa Public Schools has updated its rules about student use of personal devices like cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets.  During class cell phones must be silenced and put away in your backpack - NOT your pocket.  Anyone caught using a cell phone or other electronic device without permission will have the said item confiscated pursuant to the district guidelines.

  1. First offense – phone prison for the hour

  2. Second offense – phone prison for the day

  3. Third offense – phone taken to the front office

Supplies:

Students need a folder for any class handouts, scripts, critiques, etc.  You must bring a pencil, a highlighter, and your theatre folder to class daily. Students will also be using Google Drive for this course so please make sure your computers are fully charged each day before class.