HAMMOND HIGH THEATRE
Bringing life to the stage bringing the stage to life.
THEATRE COURSES
Courses
Theatre Arts courses fulfill the fine arts graduation requirement for Howard County Public Schools in an exciting, interactive manner. Students are encouraged to try new things, collaborate with their peers, and apply creative problem-solving skills to the many performance, writing, and design projects we work on throughout the year. Upper level courses for GT credit are offered for serious theatre students, many of whom end up pursuing careers in performance, dramatic writing, or theatrical design.
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Please contact Mrs. Tobiason at ​lauren_tobiason@hcpss.org​ with any questions or to set up an audition or interview (for technical theatre students) if you would like to bypass Theatre 1 in order to enroll in an upper-level course. If you are hoping to bypass Theatre 1, but cannot currently register for the upper level course, please sign up for Theatre 1 and email Mrs. Tobiason and your counselor to request the change.
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Upper-Level Courses
Interested in auditioning for an upper-level course?
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Scan the QR code or click here to sign up for an audition!
Theatre Arts I
Grades 9-12, 1 credit, FULFILLS FINE ARTS CREDIT!
No Prerequisite
Course number: DT-410-1
This class is a wonderful way to learn the basics of all things theatre: acting, playwriting, design, directing and more! Taking this class will improve your confidence and communication skills. Theatre 1 doesn’t require public performances and is fun for everyone.
Theatre Company
(Formerly Theatre 2, 3, 3GT, 4GT, AND Technical Theatre 1, 2GT, 3GT)
Grades 9-12, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Theatre 1 or application and audition
Course numbers: DT-741-1, DT-751-1 (G/T)
This class explores plays and theatre processes from a variety of time periods and cultures. In this course, students collaborate as a production company working as directors, writers, actors, designers, and technicians on theatrical projects. Students in this course will get to participate in class project performances. (GT option available)
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Musical Theatre
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(Formerly Musical Theatre 1, 2, 2GT, 3GT)
Grades 9-12, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I or application and audition
Course numbers: DT-761-1, DT-771-1 (G/T)
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This course explores musicals and theatre processes from a variety of time periods and cultures. In this course, students collaborate as a production company working as directors, lyricists, composers, choreographers, actors, designers, and technicians on theatrical projects. Students in this course will get to participate in a class musical performance! You can take this course multiple times. (GT option available)
Theatre Apprenticeship G/T
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Grades 10-12, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I or application and audition
Course numbers: DT-791-1
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In this course students will have the opportunity to choose their own path and dive deeper on their preferred area of theatre. This is a wonderful way to grow your artistic leadership skills!
Technical Theatre Course
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Grades 10-12, 1/2 credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I or application
Course numbers: DT-910-8
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Students will design and construct technical elements involved in theatrical productions including principles of set, lighting, prop, sound costume and marketing. This is a great class for students who enjoy project work and collaboration. No performance required!
Unified Theatre and Leadership DT-930-8
Grades 9-12, 1/2 credit
No Prerequisite
Course numbers: DT-930-8
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This is a semester course that will allow students with and without disabilities to gain knowledge, experience, and skills in the beginning levels of theatre and creative expression in a collaborative and cooperative environment.