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NEW CLASS: DRAMA TECH (non-performance)
We are proud to offer a new drama class for the 2023-2024 school year!
This class is designed for those interested in theatre/film, who may not have a desire to perform in front of others. This course is a work in progress, but will feature units on Costume Design - including theatrical makeup and hair, Set Design, Lighting, and Sound technique. Students in the tech class may also learn about the different types of stages, photography, camera angles, script analysis, and directing. We will not be building actual sets at this time. We will make small models, videos, sketches, etc. to demonstrate our skills.
(If you have experience with Sound and Lighting already - please see Mrs. Hammons about possibly enrolling in the Advanced Class and running sound/lights for our shows!)
Theatre/Film 1 - DRAMA 1 - BEGINNING DRAMA
In Drama class, you can expect a variety of fun activities. We will spend time learning the parts of the stage and learning about each other. We will play games and we will perform! The only requirement is that you try your best! And of course, good attendance is important - in a class like Drama, you cannot simply make up “the work” if you’re gone. Some specific things to expect: Monologues, Partner Scenes, Small Group Scenes (all with some memorization required), Charades and other drama games, working with puppets, and Theatre History, video and script analysis, and journal response. Beginning theatre students do not put on public shows. All performances take place in class - but you can absolutely try out for the Spring Musical and can audition for Advanced Drama in the spring.
Theatre/Film 2 - DRAMA 2 - INTERMEDIATE DRAMA
Drama 2 is open to any student who has completed and passed Drama 1. Some activities are similar to Drama 1, but Drama 2 students will be held to a higher standard. Drama 2 students may also dig deeper into script analysis, how to properly audition, build a resume, and identify acting types.
Theatre/Film 3 and 4 - ADVANCED DRAMA (Audition Only)
Students in Advanced Drama participate in festivals around town, present a play and a talent show in the fall, and go on a field trip to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. We may also visit a working movie studio! Advanced Drama students learn about methodology, and direct their own class scenes. Basic concepts from Theatre 1 and 2 are reviewed here as well. Watch for more announcements on auditions for this class next spring!
If you have experience with sound/lighting, ask about joining this class without auditioning - we always need 1 or 2 tech-savvy students to run the shows!
Drama Club
Any student at CHS can be in the drama club. Drama club students will help at drama events (work snack bars, marketing, etc.) and will help with fundraisers. Drama club meetings will include planning activities and playing improv games and will meet the first Tuesday of every month, starting in September. For students in Drama Class, Drama club will be part of the International Thespian Society - an honor society. Students earn Thespian points by participating in drama activities, and are selected/inducted into ITS in the Spring, once they've accumulated enough points, and can eventually earn cords for graduation or even scholarships.
OUR TEAM
Alicia Hammons
Head of Drama Department
Tatum Sandoval
Club President
The President presides at all meetings, approves all standing and special committees, and directs and supervises troupe activities. The president assists the director with inductions. The president should serve as a liaison between the drama club/thespian troupe and other clubs, including ASB, for coordination of activities. The president may designate the vice-president(s) to assist with this. The president should coordinate with other officers and director several days before the planned meeting and prepare the agenda to be shared with the director at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, or designate the vice-president(s) to handle this, as well as remind members of the meeting and coordinate with Publicity and Historian officers for flyers, etc. This should be done at least 48 hours in advance.
Jade Lizarraga
Club VP
The Vice President presides in the absence of the president and is responsible for assisting the director with preparing the induction ceremony and assisting the president with inductions. The vice president should also lead any fundraising efforts. The vice president should be willing to put together committees, when appropriate to organize fundraisers, coordinating with the historian and troupe director.
Sydney Coburn
Secretary
The Secretary keeps the records of meetings and attends to troupe correspondence. The secretary should provide the typed meeting minutes no later than one-week past the meeting date, preferably within 48 hours. The minutes can/will be amended in between meetings as needed per finance office purchase requirements, by either the troupe director or the secretary, with director approval
Alicia Hammons is the Theatre Director at Centennial High School in Bakersfield, California. Previously, she taught English, Drama and Journalism at Fruitvale Jr. High School. She has performed in several shows in the Bakersfield community including Beauty & the Beast, The Full Monty, Annie, Pinocchio, and Once Upon a Mattress. Favorite Directing credits include Annie Jr; Les Miserables, The Miracle Worker, Into the Woods, The Phantom of the Opera, and A Chorus Line. Mrs. Hammons is proud of the theatre program Centennial High has to offer students. In addition to building a reputation of excellence, and having a clear expectation of committment from the students, it has also become a place of enjoyment as well as a safe space. "We strive to build an inclusive community where all students feel appreciated and comfortable; can learn,perform, and deepen their love for theatre, and make friends and memories that will hopefully last for years to come." Go Theatre Hawks!
Teylor Rapoza
Historian
The Historian/scribe/clerk may assist the director with the point records of all activities: plays, production dates, casts, crews, and work accomplished as provided in the official point system - if needed. The clerk may also keep a scrapbook of news clippings, posters, programs, etc. and is responsible for maintaining social media accounts and publicity. The historian may request certain materials from the publicity/media officer as appropriate, with approval from the troupe director. The historian will work with the publicity media officer on the publicity committee and may also reach out to news stations, radio, and other media outlets. The historian will work with the vice president and troupe director to coordinate fundraising efforts.
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Sydney Wright
Treasurer
The Treasurer keeps the troupe’s books and reports any payment of bills and receipt of monies , and may act as business manager of Thespian productions. The troupe director will relay any info regarding club funds, profits and purchases to the treasurer when possible. The treasurer should keep an active, running, spreadsheet showing deposits, withdrawals, and balances for the current school year.
Grace Ray
Publicity/Media
The Publicity/Media officer may assist with shirt and flyer design, if determined by the director. This officer will form publicity committees under the direction of the president and will lead said committees in advertisement of fundraisers, shows, and other troupe business and activities. This officer may reach out to news stations, radio, and other media outlets, put together promotional items, including videos, and other general advertising-related duties. He/She will maintain and update the troupe website as needed. The publicity/media officer will forward all materials to the troupe director, club president, and club historian for approval and posting.