The Viking Theatre Program is for students committed to learning the art of theatre production through the staging and production of dramas.

Intro to Theatre Arts

• Learn basic theater principles in stage movement, voice, diction, and pantomime. 

• Practice techniques to overcome stage-fright and develop self-confidence.

• Play improv and competitive games with peers in class

• Learn how to study lines and memorize a monologue

• Perform in small group or duet scenes (in class only)

• Study the history and vocabulary of theater. 

• Study the works of selected major playwrights. 

• Introduction to Costume and Set Design

Advanced Theatre Arts (II, III, IV)

• University of Texas DYP Project - Students will audition, rehearse and perform onstage at the University of Texas under the direction of a graduating senior. All rehearsals are in class except two technical rehearsals & two performances dates. This is an incredible program that only two other AISD schools offer, so participation is required for entrance to the class.

• Demonstrate proficiency in characterization, diction, memorization, and concentration.

• Study and deliver monologues and scene work 

• Participate in team building, communication and improv games

• Auditioning - Students will learn how to confidently present themselves for auditions/interviews

• Perform on various stages to demonstrate mastery of skills.

Introduction to Technical Theatre

• An introductory course, which explores the backstage world of theatre. 

• Students will investigate several areas of production and design from both a practical and a theoretical base. 

• Students will be given the opportunity to learn about the following areas of technical theatre production:

  • Theatre and Shop Safety

  • Scenic design fundamentals and set construction

  • Technical aspects and basic operation of sound, fly system and lighting technology

  • Use of properties on stage and construction

  • Costume and Set Design Renderings (full colored, detailed drawings of your designs)

  • Explore career opportunities in the realm of theatre

Note: Students are REQUIRED to work afterschool on major productions for a minimum of 3 hours per six weeks. Arrangements can be made to find alternate solutions, but the student must be in communication with the director. It is the students responsibility to communicate and work with the director to resolve the issue.

Advanced Technical Theatre (II, III, IV)

• Continue to implement all aspects of theatre safety

• More opportunities for hands on training and specialty tools/equipment

• Implement designs in scenery, props, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, and publicity

• Students are in charge of running the technical elements for the campus (assemblies, presentation). 

• Script Writing & Character Analysis

• Attend live theatre events and practice theatre etiquette

• Analyze and evaluate live theatre performances

Note: Students are REQUIRED to work afterschool on major productions for a minimum of 3 hours per six weeks. Arrangements can be made to find alternate solutions, but the student must be in communication with the director. It is the students responsibility to communicate and work with the director to resolve the issue.

Theatre Production

• Participate in team building, communication and improv games

• Auditioning skills - Students will learn how to confidently present themselves and tips

• Read, Analyze and interpret scripts and characters in a variety of works

• Understand dramatic structure

• Attend live theatre events

• Practice theatre etiquette

• Analyze and evaluate live theatre performances

• Study the works of selected major playwrights

• Script Writing

• Character Analysis

• Prop, Costume or Set Design