Upper School Theatre Program
Grace Covenant Academy’s Theatre Program: Upper school students have the opportunity to explore their faith through the stage, developing practical life skills such as public speaking and improvisation, all while telling stories that glorify God and His values. Students will perform two one-act shows at GCA over the course of the school year, and will also have the chance to participate in One-Act Play and Fine Arts Competitions. In class, students spend time developing characters, rehearsing scenes, and playing improvisational games that enhance their abilities to think on their feet.
On home-days, students will spend time learning about foundational theater knowledge such as sound and light design, script analysis, and line memorization. All this culminates at the end of each semester, where our students perform a One-Act play for an excited audience of parents and peers. Additionally, in the spring students have the opportunity to participate in competitions such as One-Act Play and Fine Arts Competition, where they will receive feedback from judges who will help them grow and refine their craft.
Our Goal with Theatre
We want our students to attain these skills that reflect their journey of becoming a new creation in Christ and build confidence:
- Self Expression: Encourage creative expression through performance, Explore personal emotions and thoughts in a safe environment
- Character Development: Learn to embody diverse characters and perspectives, Understand the importance of empathy and compassion
- Confidence Building: Gain confidence in public speaking and presentation skills, Overcome stage fright and self-doubt through practice and performance
- Teamwork and collaboration: Foster a spirit of cooperation with peers in rehearsals and productions, Develop communication skills by working together on projects
- Understanding identity in christ: Reflect on biblical principles and how they relate to personal identity, Recognize that true worth comes from being a child of God
- Emotional and spiritual growth: Use theatre as a tool for processing feelings and experiences, Cultivate a deeper understanding of grace and redemption.
- Creativity and innovation: Encourage innovative thinking in character creation and storytelling, Promote original ideas and expressions through theatre arts
- performance skills: Develop acting techniques, voice modulation, and stage presence; Learn technical aspects of theatre, such as set design and lighting
- Feedback and resilience: Practice giving and receiving constructive criticism, Build resilience through facing challenges and learning from failures.
- Community engagement: Participate in performances that serve and uplift the community; Engage with audiences, sharing messages of hope and faith
Conclusion
By focusing on these goals, students will not only enhance their theatre skills but also grow in their faith and confidence, fully embracing the new creation they are in Christ