Welcome!

Hello and welcome to Mesa High Theatre! By the end of this course, students will have a broad understanding and appreciation of many aspects of Theatre Arts including but not limited to:

  • General theatre knowledge and etiquette

  • Improvisational Acting

  • Theatre History

  • Performing as an individual (Monologues)

  • Performing with a partner (Duo scenes)

  • Theatre Design elements

  • Musical Theatre

Class Canvas
PA 90 Syllabus

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. You don’t have to love or even like everything we do in this class, but you WILL try.  You don’t know what you might excel at until you try everything available to you.

  • 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.