Middle school students blossom in drama class! Drama classes are not only fun, but they also provide a safe environment in which students can learn basic concepts useful in other classes and throughout life. In this class, students will learn cooperation, confidence, self-control, discipline, communication, empathy, creative problem solving, and critical thinking. The fall semester will focus on workshop skills vital to acting such as stage movement and spatial awareness, building ensemble, vocal and facial expressions, gestures, exploring emotion, characterization, pantomime, and improvisation. The first semester will end with an in-class performance and auditions for the spring play. During the second semester, we will focus on our spring production. Sharing in God's gift of creativity is awesome! An old proverb says, "Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I will remember. Involve me and I will understand." Come get involved with drama class at MHA-it's the best place to learn and have fun together!

Please note: Drama productions typically generate costs unusual to most classroom settings. Within the first few weeks of class, parents will have the opportunity to vote to do either fundraisers or to pay an out-of-pocket production fee. If the vote is for fundraisers, there will be at least one in the fall. Should the vote fall to the production fee, it will be due by October 15. Drama families, keep an eye on emails for further details!

Also of note: Due to the nature of rehearsals, the more your child attends, the better the performance. There may be 4-8 required rehearsals outside of class during the spring semester. Every effort will be made to ensure this is an easy process for everyone.

There is a script fee for your child's spring performance. It will be no more than $8 and will be due when scripts are ordered. Students need to bring a 3-ring binder (1/2 to 1 inch), paper, dividers, pens, pencils, and their script to class.

$60 per month per child + $40 registration fee