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THEATRE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mary Krell-Oishi, Teacher/Director
Here's what we do:
International Baccalaureate Theatre Studies Curriculum, with the teacher who
piloted the program for the district
The Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Fall Festival and
Shakespeare Festival
The California Educational Theatre Association Fall Play Festival
The ComedySportz Improvisational High School League
International Thespian Society
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts Examinations
Student Directed One Acts
Technical Theatre Class
Scholarship opportunities
All Plays and Musicals directed by the Performing Arts staff of teachers
Award winning participation with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
Exams are open to students from freshmen to seniors
THEATRE DEPARTMENT AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
*First place award 1990, 1992, 1996, and 1997 for fall play productions from the
California Educational Theatre Association (CETA)
*Second place award 2000 for fall play productions and first place for lead
actor from CETA
*First Place Artistic Merit for fall play production 2001
*Elected Finalist in the Kennedy Center/ American College Theatre Festival
*Macy award winning musicals
*Consistent top honors with Drama Teacher's Association of Southern California
since 1985
*Invited to perform for Governor Davis and the California State Legislature for
award winning scenework
*Named one of the top three theatre programs in California
*LAMDA Award winning acting program
THE THEATRE CLASSES
Theatre One, Theatre Two, International Baccalaureate Theatre Studies,
Production Management
THEATRE ONE
Students in the beginning stages of Theatre Study will take Level One. In
this class they will study the basic techniques of blocking, directing, acting,
and basic script writing. The focus in this class is primarily to gain an
appreciation of theatre, experience both on stage and behind the scenes as a
director, and to become more confident in front of other people.
The class begins with short (about one page) scene work and moves on to
character development, blocking and movement. By the end of the year the
students will be able to take longer scenes (approximately 10 pages) and stage
them. Between the beginning of the year and the end, the students will have had
opportunities to act, direct, critique and evaluate all types of theatre.
THEATRE TWO
The students in Drama Two, an intermediate level Theatre Class have made a
conscious decision to further their study and techniques in the world of theatre
arts. This class will take a more focused look on directing, use of stage and
finer character development. Much more of a study is made in improvisation as
well.
The first semester of the Drama Two class in geared towards the use of stage in
a variety of manners. Students will become proficient in all types of staging
techniques. The skills they learn in this area are applicable to Children's
Theatre, Classical Staging, Contemporary works as well as Festival techniques.
During the second semester the students will begin to stage full length
published one acts, working primarily in Arena Style staging. By the end of the
second semester, to goal is to have an evening of Drama Two performances staged
for parents and friends
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE THEATRE STUDIES
The highly competitive I.B. Theatre Studies class was the first of its kind
in the Fullerton Union High School District, as well as in the North Orange
County area. Students who have elected to take this class are dedicated to
learning theatre history, theory, analysis and production technique. This class
also participates in the Drama Teachers of Southern California Fall Festival and
the Spring Shakespeare Festival. Also, before Winter Break, the students stage
original holiday stories and travel to surround elementary schools performing
for the local children, often doing seven or eight shows in one day.
Students in this class are eligible to take the I.B. Theatre Studies Higher or
Secondary Level Examinations. If passed, the students are awarded advanced
placement in many colleges and universities. In order to qualify for this exam,
the student must make continuous efforts throughout the year in the theatre
studies course. Journals must be kept, independent study performed, outside the
classroom theatre experience must be gained and an in depth research project
must be completed. Students will be required to take either the Higher or the
Secondary level exam. Also, I.B. Students will be required to take the Acting
Exam with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in January.
If students choose to take the class but decline to take the exam, the classroom
experience is still rigorous, however the outside work is not required. This
year the class has studied Aristotle's Poetics, Medea, and Bergson's Theories of
Comedy. Also, they have had many performance experiences, including festival
work, children's theatre, one acts and preparation for the London Academy of
Music and Dramatic Arts examinations.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Students enrolled in this class will study Theatre from the point of view of
a designer. They will have hands on experience with lighting design, set
design, costume design, publicity, financial management and sound design.
Opportunities will be made available for these students to earn money working as
lighting and sound crew for outside activities and organizations that use the
PAC.
FULL VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM
Ron Perry Teacher, Department Head
Vocal Ensemble--Audition Only
Women's Ensemble--Audition Only
Men's Choir
VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Selected to perform at Carnegie hall
Selected to perform at Disney world
Award winning Vocal Ensemble
Top placements at Fullerton Jazz Festival
Superior rating from Newport Carol Festival
Superior rating from Southern California Vocal Association
FULL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM
Stan Brunner, Teacher
String Orchestra & Symphonic Orchestra
Jazz Ensemble
Guitar
Marching Band & Concert Band
Symphonic Band
Music Studies
Musical Production Orchestra
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Selected to perform at Disney World
Chosen to participate in Tournament of Champions (1st place win)
Award winning Drumline program
Superior rating from Southern California Band and Orchestra Association
THE PERFORMING ARTS STAFF
THEATRE ARTS Mary Krell-Oishi
Master's Degree in Educational Theatre
Vice President, High SchoolsSouthern California Educational Theatre Association
Published and Produced Playwright
Developed lessons and curriculum for International Baccalaureate Theatre Studies
used world-wide
Play writing instructor at Cypress College
Named Playwright of the Year by California State Thespian Society
Board Member of CETA
VOCAL MUSIC Ron Perry
Professional musician and singer
Produced and recorded contemporary Christian music
Teaches and conducts vocal music and bell choirs
Writes and performs original music
Wrote and arranged music for various theatrical productions
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Stan Brunner
Professional brass player
Music arrangements
Award winning conductor/director for Orchestras and Symphonic Bands
Administrator and Director of award winning Marching Bands
Teaches & conducts all types of insturmental performing groups
Utilizes all types of band, orchestra & percussion instruments
Member MENC, CMEA, SCSBOA, CODA