Thursday, February 9
3:14 am    School begins at 10:00 AM

Amherst Regional High School, Library Entrance
  • Amherst Regional High School
  • 21 Mattoon Street
  • Amherst, MA 01002
  • (413) 362-1700

  • Principal: Mark Jackson

Acting

Course Description

Acting 638 2 Credits

In Acting, students will be introduced to basic theater techniques and styles, with particular emphasis on fundamentals of acting.  The course will teach fundamentals of voice, the use of the body, stage orientation and direction, developing characters on stage, actual performance, and working with a director.  Much of the material used in the course will be generated by the students in the form of improvisations, scene ideas, or real life observations.  Students in Acting will work on theater games and exercises, develop improvisational skills, and work on their own scripts during some exercises.  Students will have an opportunity for formal and informal performances, as well as being encouraged to take part in ARHS productions.

Curriculum Map for Acting