Acting

Acting plays a very important role in the development of communication skills and confidence building in the students.  Besides a comprehensive Acting Program, students in this Stream learn life skills such as problem solving, group and team work, confidence, self-directed learning, respect for others and the ability to speak in a public forum. 

Students who have studied acting develop a confident self-esteem and overcome any nervousness in communicating with other students or adults at the College.  They are communicative and enjoy being involved in discussions during academic group work.

Students cover specific study areas from History of Theatre, Practitioners and Styles of the Twentieth Century, Circus Skills, Physical Theatre, Political Theatre, Farce, Commedia dell’Arte and Melodrama.  Voice and movement courses are incorporated into all class programs and the developing physical skills of the students were obvious during performances.  Throughout the year, students perform in various theatre productions not only as performers but taking an active part in all areas of theatre craft.

The College encourages students to become involved in the technical aspects of theatre.  This technical team under the guidance of expert staff provides the high quality expectations for all productions at the College.  Students also are involved in creating multi-media and publicity material for performances.