Theater Arts

Theater Arts is a comprehensive course that prepares students for a career in the theater, entertainment industry and other careers where public speaking and performing skills are needed. Students study all aspects of the theater, including theater as a business and theater as an art form. Over a two-year course of study, students will write, act, direct and design, and build sets for the theater. Emphasis is placed on theater appreciation and theater criticism. Students will work closely with theater professionals at the Oldcastle Theater Company. Students may serve as interns at Oldcastle. Students will be expected to produce plays and presentations for the public.



The main goal of SkillsUSA is to provide students who are preparing for a wide variety of careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, with professional development opportunities that supplement their academic and technical education. SkillsUSA programs and activities help its 285,000 student members develop public speaking skills, and improve their ability to conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, solve problems, and assume responsibility for community service. Students participate in state leadership conferences and competitions. Each June, students earning first place at the state level in leadership and technical skill competitions, travel to Kansas City, MO to compete at the national conference.