WHS Theatre Program

Program Philosophy

The following precepts reflect the philosophy of theatre education in the Beaverton Schools. Our programs, curricular and extra-curricular, inhabit these ideals.

Theatre encourages diversity and the exploration of the human experience.

Theatre helps students develop a sense of community and social responsibility.

Theatre has the ability to affect students on a personal level by contributing to mental, emotional and social growth.

Theatre prepares students for life in the real world by guiding continual development and refinement of interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.

Theatre communicates the fact that as many ways as we humans are different, we share common bonds and can connect with everyone on some level, bringing new understanding and compassion to our lives.

BSD Theatre Learning Targets

ALT 1 - Aesthetics and Criticism

I can apply personal and critical analysis to the performing arts.

ALT 2 - Historical and Cultural Perspectives

I can demonstrate and/or articulate the influence of historical events and social movements on the performing arts and inversely, on society.

ALT 3 - Creative Process and Performance

I can demonstrate the ability to explore and make a variety of artistic choices and develop and present a theatrical performance or product.

AST 3.1 - Monologue Study: Physical Expression; Vocal expression; character development.

AST 3.2 - Scene Study: Physical Expression; Vocal Expression; Character Development

ALT 4 - Creative Process and Performance

I can evaluate my own and others work orally and in writing.

ALT 5 - Creative Process and Performance - Technical Theatre

I can demonstrate and apply appropriate Stagecraft skills and techniques.

ALT 1 - Literary Texts

Demonstrates comprehension of key ideas and details of grade-level literary and informational texts.

ALT 2 - Themes and Topics

Evaluates how one or more works address similar themes or topics.

ALT 3 - Presenting Skills

Presents information effectively, using natural and appropriate body language, eye contact, volume, rate of speech, and inflection.

ALT 4 - Collaborative Discussions

Initiates and participates effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

ALT 5 - Argumentative Piece

Writes an argumentative piece using evidence.

ALT 6 - Info-Explanatory Piece

Writes an informative/explanatory piece using evidence.

ALT 1 - Conceptualize Ideas

Generates and conceptualizes artistic ideas and work.

ALT 2 - Develop Ideas

Organizes and develops artistic ideas and work.

ALT 3 - Refines Work

Refines and completes work.

ALT 4 - Artistic Work

Selects, analyzes, and interprets artistic work for presentation.

ALT 5 - Artistic Techniques

Develops and refines artistic techniques and work for presentation.

ALT 6 - Artistic Analysis

Perceives and analyzes artistic work.

ALT 7 - Intent

Interprets intent and meaning in artistic work.

ALT 8 - Applies Criteria

Applies criteria to evaluate artistic work.

ALT 9 - Personal Experiences

Synthesizes and relates knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

ALT 10 - Societal Context

Relates artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

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