About Theatre Arts in Northside ISD........

Philosophy of Theatre Arts
The educational experience in the theatre arts classroom should enable the students to realize their full potential within the framework of their own unique abilities and interest utilizing the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of learning. Theatre arts is more than just an elective course, an extracurricular activity or a medium of entertainment. The theatre arts are so essential that their place lies at the heart rather than the periphery of education. The theatre arts curriculum entails both literary study and artistic expression. 
The scope and comprehensiveness of theatre arts extends to all the academic disciplines. It actively involves students as organizers, creators, observers, and evaluators in a diversity of challenging, imaginative experiences, developing the whole person – physically, intellectually, and emotionally. It develops language and communication abilities, problem solving skills and creativity, promoting democratic standards of behavior. 

• To encourage intellectual curiosity so as to broaden capabilities for critical thinking.
  
  
• To create a climate conducive to logical, independent thinking and expression.
  
  
• To provide another step toward self-actualization on an intellectual, social, and emotional level.
  
  
• To acquire a knowledge of understanding of opportunities preparing for a productive life, including a positive attitude about value of each man’s contribution to our democratic society.

• To promote a positive self-image enhancing self-esteem to instill a feeling of confidence and self-worth in each student.
  
  
• To provide an outlet for creativity and self-expression through development of a variety of communication skills.

• To develop in each student self-discipline, self-control, and a sense of responsibility.
  
  
• To develop an understanding of self through an awareness of human experiences expressed in the appreciation and performance of dramatic literature and theatre art.

• To instill in the student the importance of their role and their commitment to the accomplishment of individual and ensemble performances.
  
  
• To prepare the student to function a successfully in the modern world.
  

Technical Theatre I (9-12)
Technical Theatre I is a project based class within the theatrical arts curriculum at the high school level focusing on the design process, construction and implementation of the various technical aspects of a production. Students learn lighting basics, audio design, effective make-up application, construction techniques, as well as costume design and construction. Students desiring to excel in skills related to technical theatre are welcome to participate in activities occurring outside the academic school day.
No prior theatre experience is required to be eligible for this course.
PR: None                                                                                                         SEM: 2 CR: 1

Theatre Arts I (9 – 12)
Theater Arts I is offered to students who have had no drama training and who want to learn theatrical skills and performance courses with emphasis on pantomime, stage movement, oral interpretation, physical theatre knowledge, acting and theater heritage. Theater Arts I is a survey course where students will study the cultural contribution of theater, its structure, the play, and its performance.
PR: None                                                                                                         SEM: 2 Cr: 1

Theatre Production I, II, III, IV (9-12)
Theater Production provides practical hands-on experiences in acting and stagecraft through the preparation and public performances of plays. This curricular laboratory for the exploration, development, and synthesis of all the elements of theatre supplements other theatre and technical theatre courses that concentrate on theories, information and techniques by providing for the integration and implementation of those ideas and skills. This course requires a commitment of time outside the academic school day and a contract or agreement is expected. Course offered at some NISD High Schools.
PR: Audition                                                                                                     SEM: 2 CR: 1

Technical Theatre II-IV (10-12)
These courses are a continuation of Technical Theatre I in which students assume a leadership role in the design and construction of elements required for theatrical productions such as lighting, sound, scenic elements, properties, and costumes. These courses may require a commitment of time outside the academic school day.
PR: Teacher Approval & Previous Technical Theatre Arts class                   SEM: 2 CR: 1

Theatre Arts II  (10- 12)
Theater Arts II is offered to students who want to further their theatrical skills through work in acting, directing, and theater heritage. Production styles and performances are discussed and the basic principles of performance are analyzed extensively. The objective is to stimulate creativity, student poise, confidence, and independence. Basic principles of production are studied and applied through performances in various theatrical applications. Production work required. Enrollment in the course constitutes agreement to fulfill all curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular requirements.
PR: Theater Arts I                                                                                            SEM: 2 CR: 1

Theatre Arts III (11 – 12)
Theater Arts III students will continue the study of theater with greater emphasis, on the historical evolution and cultural contributions of Theater, production styles, and performance. Students study basis components of production and apply them through performance. Increased attention is focused toward refined student creativity, poise, confidence, and individuality. Production work required. Enrollment in the course constitutes agreement to fulfill all curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular requirements.
PR: Theater Arts II                                                                                          SEM: 2 CR: 1

Theatre Arts IV (11 – 12) 
Theater Arts IV students will do advanced work in playwriting, casting, acting, directing, and set design, and will continue the study of theater with greater emphasis on the historical evolution and cultural contributions of theater, production styles, and performance. Students study basic components of production, and apply them through performance. The full compliment of acting/directing skills afforded prepares students for extensive advanced theatre study. Production work required. Enrollment in the course constitutes agreement to fulfill all curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular requirements.
PR: Theater Arts III                                                                                          SEM: 2 CR: 1

Click on school below to view schedule of shows:

Brandeis

Brennan

O'Connor

Stevens

Warren

Congratulations ......

....for a great UIL 1-Act Play season completed by all of our high school theatre departments. At the conclusion of the Region Level of competition this past weekend, in Class 4A Brennan HS did not qualify to advance to the state competition. But what an achievement for a first year school! In Class 5A, Brandeis HS was selected as runner up. We are proud of our students and instructors.

Class 4A, Advancing to State Competition: Edison and Clemens (Midway, Alternate)
Class 5A, Advancing to Sate Competition: Judson and Edinburg
(Brandeis,Alternate)

For the third consecutive year, Brandeis is one of the 24 5A High Schools left in the 5A UIL One Act Play Competition as a Region Qualifier!

Here is the line up for the Region competition on Friday, April 15 at Judson High School PAC. Shows start at 4:00pm. Admission is $5.00.

1. AREA 2B- MacArthur - Our Lady of 121st Street

2. AREA 1A- -Seguin- Steel Magnolias

3. AREA 3B-Brownsville Porter- Twelfth Night

4. AREA 3A-Edinburg-The History of Tom Jones

5. AREA 1B- Judson- Up

6. AREA 2A- Brandeis- Madonna

GO BRONCOS!

4A Schedule @ Jefferson High School

2:00 Alice - Turandot

3:00 Buda: Hays- Unexpected Tenderness

4:00 San Antonio: Edison-Valhalla

5:00 Schertz: Clemens- A Nice Family Gathering

6:00 Tuloso- Midway- Dancing at Lughnasa

7:00 San Antonio Brennan- Cinderella Waltz

GO BEARS!

Congratulations to.....

Brennan HS for advancing to 4A Area contest.
Judson High School Fine Arts
Friday April 8

4A Area Schedule
5:00 Brennan - Cinderella Waltz
6:00 Edison - Valhalla
7:00 Memorial - The Marriage of Bette and Boo
8:00 Tivy - Digging Up The Boys

Congratulations also to ....

both Brandeis and Marshall for receiving awards at last night's UIL Area One-Act Contest. Brandeis HS will be advancing to the District 27 5A Regional Contest. The contest will be held this Friday April 15 at 4:00pm at Judson HS. Marshall HS was the alternate winner.

And then there were two….
Congratulations to Brandeis and Marshall...

....... for advancing to District 27-5A Area UIL One Act Play Contest. They will be representing Northside on Tuesday April 5 at Brennan HS. Come show your support.

Area Schedule Shows start at 3:00 and run back to back.

Churchill HS- The Learned Ladies

Marshall HS- Tevya and his Daughters

Alexander-Laredo HS- Medea

Johnson-Laredo HS- Over the River and Through the Woods

Brandeis HS- Madonna

MacArthur HS- Our Lady of 121st Street

BREAK A LEG NORTHSIDE!

Results from Zone 1 & 2 UIL One Act:

Zone 1 Advancing to District
Brandeis & Clark
O'Connor (Alternate)

Zone 2 Advancing to District
Marshall & Taft
Stevens (Alternate)

District UIL One Act Contest Schedule
5:00 Brandeis "Madonna"
5:55 Marshall "Tevya and His Daughters"
6:50 Clark "Rabbit Hole"
7:40 Taft "Scenes from Amadeus"

Thursday March 31
Marshall High School

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