The school of theatre @weaver is committed to bringing a focused, more advanced theatrical education to high school students from across Guilford County and endeavors to provide students with the tools necessary to function as developing artists. A comprehensive combination of classroom training, company engagement, and realized production work allows for a well-rounded learning experience with an emphasis on collaboration and creative process. Students of the department experience a wide range of classes that are not offered at other area schools including courses such as advanced acting methods, directing, period styles, and musical theatre. The department offers a full season of diverse theatre productions, competitions, and performance opportunities. Admission is based on an audition and interview process.
The School Of Theatre
At Weaver
EXPLORE
Read, study, and perform great theatre including classic & modern drama.
EXPERIMENT
Discover the magic of the artisans who work behind the scenes: set, costumes, make-up, & more!
DANCE
Engage your whole body and learn choreography in musical theatre and the annual all-school musical.
ACT
Learn about acting teachers and their methods and find what tools work for you for college and beyond!
PERFORM
Enjoy a full season of performance opportunities: main stage, classwork, and competitions!
THEATRE MAJORS EARN 13 CREDITS IN THEIR ART!
Drama Principles will successfully complete the following courses with a "B" semester average or higher:
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Drama I-A: Fundamentals of Theatre
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Drama I-B: Acting I
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Scriptwriting & Analysis
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Drama II-A: Acting II external acting tools
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Drama II-B: Acting II internal acting tools
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Technical Theatre
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Drama III: Acting III advanced challenges
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Honors Drama III: Acting teachers and methods
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Musical Theatre
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Drama IV: Fundamentals of Directing
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Honors Drama IV: Period Styles
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Film
PORTFOLIO: Students will begin the process of collecting materials for a portfolio the first semester of their freshmen year. They will add to and refine the contents of the portfolio each semester through graduation. Students will compile a record of their theatre skills and learning which could later be used for application to college or professional work. The portfolio will include: drama resume; selected audition & monologue materials; examples of scene work; examples of tech projects, samples of research, script writing, review, etc.; records of all acting and tech experiences including artifacts when possible.
Senior Drama Performance (capstone arts project) (2nd semester Senior year-part of Drama IV) Designed to prepare students for undergraduate auditions.
Production Experience: Students must log hours with the co-curricular acting company of the Weaver Theatre department throughout their four years. Students must participate in a minimum of two shows yearly either on stage or on a production crew. All records are maintained through the International Thespian Society and their established point system.
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Students should also complete one of the following:
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Construction Trades I
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Dance I (by audition)
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Voice I (by audition)
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Class piano • Guitar I (by audition)
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Art I (by portfolio)
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Basic Musicianship
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Musical Production I (by audition)
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Graphic Design
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Public Speaking
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Music Theory
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Yearbook
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Anatomy
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