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Theatre

Student actors on stage

The Theatre program at Roosevelt School of the Arts immerses students in the full spectrum of stage performance and production. From acting and improvisation to technical theatre and stagecraft, students gain hands-on experience that builds confidence, creativity, and collaboration. With multiple productions each year, the program prepares students to excel both on stage and behind the scenes while fostering an appreciation for the transformative power of theatre.

Join us for Puffs!, directed by K. Kirby.  Opens March 13th - March 22nd, 2026.

For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

 

To purchase tickets, please click the link below or use the QR code provided:

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-roosevelt-theatre-company/6818db717696855865704d6b

Drama and Costuming Courses:

 

Acting Basics

PREREQUISITE:    Introduction to Theatre or instructor permission

A course geared to the intermediate actor, centering around theatre games, exercises, audition techniques, improvisation, monologue, scene, and one-act work.

 

Acting Styles

PREREQUISITE: Acting Basics or instructor recommendation

A continuation of Acting Basics together with advanced interpretation, criticism, and acting based on a historical framework. Students learn and apply acting techniques from all the major periods of theatre.

 

Introduction To Theatre

For students who are not enrolled in the magnet program: This course is designed to present types of drama and acting techniques, as well as studies in reading, writing, acting, and the production of scenes and one-act plays. The basic aspects of costuming, monologues, scenery design, and makeup will be stressed.

 

Showcase Directing

PREREQUISITE:    Acting Basics or instructor recommendation

A continuation of Acting Styles together with advanced interpretation, criticism, and the technical aspects of complete play production. This class is responsible for choosing a play, editing, casting, rehearsing (both as actors and directors), lighting, costuming, makeup, and scenery construction of this play, as well as touring it. The class is also responsible for publicity. Each student is responsible for directing a one-act play.

 

Costume Design & Makeup

This course includes an in-depth study of costume design and construction. Costuming is taught through an analysis of styles throughout theatre history. Students study makeup materials, light and shade, modeling with paint, optical illusions, character analysis for makeup, three-dimensional techniques, aesthetic valuing, non-realistic makeup, and specialized techniques.

 

Stagecraft I & II

Imagine an entire play production.   Now, take away the actors on stage - that's Stagecraft.   This course involves the use of basic drama theory to create, perceive, and execute design elements for dramatic and theatrical performances and covers basic technical theatre elements. Stagecraft II focuses on the study and execution of the principles of set design and construction. Students receive a continued experience in design, construction, lighting, sound, and painting of scenery for school productions.

 

Theatre I

For students who are enrolled in the Roosevelt School of the Arts program: Theatre I is designed to present types of drama, interpretation, and acting techniques, as well as studies in reading, acting, and the production of scenes and one-act plays. The basic aspects of lighting, costuming, and makeup will be stressed.