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FINE ARTS CONTINUED
THEATRE ARTS II-T —
INTRODUCTION TO
TECHNICAL THEATRE
This course covers the basic principles
of theatrical design and gives
students a working knowledge of
the different aspects of technical
theatre (scenic, lighting, and sound).
Students also learn the elements,
materials, tools, and equipment used
in a theatrical production. Students
learn the safety rules and procedures
of the theatre and technical shops
and learn to incorporate the broader
lessons that can be taught as part
of technical theatre, including math,
physics, cooperation, communication,
collaboration, creative thinking, and
problem-solving.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Option for half of one (1)
required Fine Arts credit
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I
THEATRE ARTS III-P
ADVANCED ACTING
Pathway to Success
Lindsay Kaplan, Shelton Class of 2020, Theater Management
Assistant Company Manager,
the Broadway production of
Hadestown, New York City
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater
Management, The Theatre School
at DePaul University
• Works alongside the Company
Manager on weekly payroll,
union benefit reports, house seat
requests and company support;
participates in marketing and press
meetings,financial discussions,
and nightly box office reporting
to producers and investors;
coordinates events and social
media photo shoots with budgets of
$50,000 or more
• Previously served as Assistant
Company Manager on the national
tours of Dear Evan Hansen and Cats
• Aspires to continue working on
Broadway productions and advance
to a Company Manager role
In this course, students begin to
create believable characters that are engaged
in relationships with other characters on stage.
Students develop control of voice and movement,
and they learn further techniques to explore character
development. There is also a significant amount of
memory work in this course. Students perform scenes
and monologues and learn to improve that work
based on critical feedback from their peers.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Elective
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Theatre Arts I, Theatre Arts II-P,
instructor recommendation
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UPPER SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG
Shelton Coursework and Activities
• Shelton senior-year coursework:
Advanced Acting, English IVBritish Literature, Honors PreCalculus, Government, Anatomy,
Sociology, Economics, Spanish III,
College Transitions
• Theatre; Competitive Figure
Skating
• Learning differences: Auditory
processing disorder, reading
comprehension issues and dyslexia
“Shelton taught me to always
advocate for myself, and I believe
that has truly helped me throughout
my education and career. Instead of
assuming I know
everything, I always
ask questions and
seek out the
information
I need to complete
tasks successfully.”
THEATRE ARTS III-T — ADVANCED
TECHNICAL THEATRE
In this class, students learn the elements of theatrical
design in sets, lighting, and sound. Students apply
their knowledge of theatrical design to in-class
projects and upcoming school productions. Students
practice hands-on application of production
preparation: set construction, lighting hang and
focus, sound equipment installation, and the safe and
effective operation of the technology and equipment
used in theatrical production.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Elective
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Theatre Arts I, Theatre Arts II-T,
instructor recommendation
2026-2027
