Theatre Arts

All kinds of students make up the theatre arts program at WFHS:
 -- those who scream from the rooftops "theatre is my LIFE!" and want to be part of as many productions as they can;
 -- those who just want to include a play or 2 in their high school experience
 -- those who want to take an acting class to learn how to speak in front of people, and
 -- those who just want a fun way to earn a fine arts credit requirement.

Theatre Arts I – learn the basics of theatre, including acting and technical aspects

Theatre Arts II - dive deeper into theory of acting, study various methods, and apply in a variety of scene work. Perform for an outside audience.

Theatre Arts III – further expand on your study of theatre and performance. Begin to understand and apply elements of design to performance pieces. Perform for audiences outside of class. Competition opportunities.

Advanced Theatre - Competition and Ensemble performance class. Apply design concepts to all performance opportunities. Directing opportunities. **AUDITION REQUIRED**   

 Email Ms. Gillen to inquire about class placement for the upcoming school year.

Plays

Our Thespian troupe produces plays and musicals every year.  Auditions are open to the entire campus for at least two of these productions. 

The plays we produce include serious dramas, light hearted comedies, musicals, and plays for youth, and range from Shakespeare to some of the most contemporary writers.

Thespians

Students who excel in theatre arts studies may become members of Thespian Troupe #7430 of the International Thespian Society, an honors organization for theatre run by the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA).  Students in Thespians produce all our extra-curricular shows, which are open to all students, as well as our improvisational theatre troupe, Off The Track.

• work on public presentation skills
• gain understanding of others in the world around them
• learn the value of the team experience as a member of an ensemble
• forge lifelong friendships
• create art experiences that contribute to the entire community
• experience the power and beauty of art in life.

Click on this link for more information about the theatre arts director, Ms. Gillen.  

We are always looking for ways to improve our program and our theatre space. Please consider making a tax deductible donation today. Click here and indicated "WFHS Thespians" as the club. Thank you for your consideration!