The Theatre Arts program provides students with an overview of theatre and gives them the opportunity to perform in monologues, small scenes, and major productions. Basic acting skills are developed through vocal training, improvisations, movement, and other drama exercises. Students also learn about lighting, set design, costuming, props, and various other aspects of theatre arts.
The drama studio consists of a classroom area, makeup and dressing rooms, and a flexible staging space suitable for intimate performances. Field trips are taken to drama performances, and guest artists, teachers, and actors are invited to teach classes. A highlight is our annual fifth grade trip tot New york City where students enjoy Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, tour television studios, and attend acting workshops.
Audition requirements include participating in creative drama activities, a dramatic reading, improvisational acting and an interview to determine interest and motivation. Selection criteria include enthusiasm, spontaneity, stage presence, following directions, and the ability to hold the attention of an audience and evoke emotional responses from listeners. PRevious formal dram instruction is not required.
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Nurturing Our Talented Children
The Expressive Arts Magnet at South Miami K-8 Center is a school for talented children entering 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Students who demonstrate talent in art, dance, theatre, or music are encouraged to apply. Students entering the 6th grade, who are already students of SMK-8 and demonstrate an interest in computer art technology or culturally inspired education are eligible to apply for either CAT or CIE.
In addition to the regular curriculum, 3rd – 5th grade magnet students receive six hours each week of instruction in the arts, while 6th graders attend CAT or CIE for two periods daily. All arts instruction is delivered by professional artists and teachers in fully equipped studios with small class sizes. It's small size, individualized arts programs, high student achievement levels and warm, nurturing environment, make South Miami K-8 Center a VERY SPECIAL PLACE!
