The wide variety of theater and theater-adjacent courses offered at North Salem High School:
Participation in, and the study of, theater is the #1 developer of soft-skills all employers look for in employees. Soft skills such as time management, communication, creativity, problem solving, cooperation and team building, empathy, and more. No other class or activity can do it all!
One Semester Class, .5 Elective or Arts Cr.
TA 1 is an introductory class with games, movement, and theatrical concepts at its core. Perfect for the student that wants to get to know theater, wants to get out of their comfort zone, become more comfortable talking in front of people, or just exploring something new!
Become more acquainted with yourself and your potential through discovery.
One Semester Class, .5 Elective or Arts Cr.
Acting, acting, acting! Find your voice and grow your confidence! Play games. Have fun. Meet people! No experience necessary. The only requirement is a willingness to play!
Have you ever pictured yourself in the spotlight? Now’s your chance! Theatre Arts II gets you on your feet and on the stage. Play games. Have fun. Meet people! No experience necessary. The only requirement is a willingness to play!
One Semester Class, .5 Elective or Arts Cr.
With teacher permission and prerequisites out of the way, explore what inspires you in theater!
Advanced Theater is regularly a production class, a class that allows you to pick your units and projects, and dig deeper into the world of acting, directing, film, etc. Spend time in your happy place with a small class of like-minded peers.
One Semester Class, .5 Elective or Arts Cr.
The side of theater that has nothing to do with acting – tech! With so many units available to dig into, we split it up.
In the fall semester learn about set design, rigging, sound, and scenic painting.
In the spring semester you could discover props, lighting, costumes and makeup and stage management and the production team.
One Semester Class, .5 Elective or Arts Cr.
With teacher permission and prerequisites out of the way, be a working technician and help set up for plays and events.
Students who have taken both semesters of tech at least once can enroll in Advanced Tech! Here we load in for events and concerts, plan and execute tech for one-acts and plays, and more!
One Semester Class, .5 Elective or Arts Cr.
Learn about and discover the magic of musical theater, either through the study of or participation in musical theater!
Interested in singing and becoming a stronger Musical Theater Artist? This is the perfect class for you!
Interested in getting to know Musical Theater without singing yourself? This is also the perfect class for you! We cater the course to student interest and there are multiple paths to choose, all interesting and enlightening.
One Semester Class, .5 Elective or Arts Cr.
Found in the Art section of the course catalogue, In combination with ceramics, be part of our Unified Program through Unifies Arts!
Students who enroll Unified Art spend 9 weeks in a visual art or ceramics class and the other 9 weeks exploring the accessible world of theater.
The perfect combo for creatives who love helping others.
(1–2 year course)
Attention Theatre Students! Looking for a deep dive into world theatre, directing secrets, or collaborative performance? This course is for you! Designed as a two-year course for IB Diploma HL, non-IB students can take a year at a time. If you are up for an academic challenge, are driven by curiosity, and love theatre—step right up!
One Semester Class,
.5 Physical Education Cr.
An introductory PE class held in our dance studio, a fun and low-stakes class to explore dance styles.
Whether you love to move and groove or if you only dance when no one is watching, this supportive and laughter-filled PE class is just right for you.
One Semester Class,
.5 Physical Education Cr.
The next level perfect for folks who love dance and want to create.
Learn more challenging routines and get a chance to find your own choreographic style.
One Semester Class,
.5 Physical Education Cr.
An all-levels Tap class for anyone who wants to lace up a pair of tap shoes and move and play percussion at the same time.
Tap Dance is a fun, exciting, and aerobic style of dance perfect for those ready to challenge themselves and their understanding of musicality. No need to have your own taps to sign up!
One Semester Class,
.5 English Elective Cr.
Do you like creative writing? Do you love theatre and film? Then this class is the perfect combination! Practice writing scenes for the stage. Start from scratch and build up to a 10-minute play. We’ll teach you everything you need to know; bring a pen and your creativity!
One Semester Class,
.5 English Elective Cr.
Get to know the Bard on your own terms! Read plays. Explore plot, character, and theme. Become fluent in the language of Shakespeare. Leave prepared to take college courses, perform in a play, or simply enjoy Shakespeare as an audience member.
“The study of drama, dance, music, and the visual arts helps students explore realities, relationships, and ideas that cannot be conveyed simply in words or numbers.”
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