214 Drama I: A year-long workshop course emphasizing development of performance techniques through movement, voice exercises, improvisations, and character and scene work in a variety of forms. Enrollment is open to 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-grade students. (Supply fee for class materials is $25.)

A216 Drama II: Continuing drama projects focus on the craft and profession of acting and involve advanced instruction by Lakeside faculty and outside professional guest instructors. Specific areas of focus include an actor’s approach to Shakespeare, acting styles, movement and stage combat, audition techniques, and opportunities to develop original work and gain directorial experience. Students are required to turn in play reports on all of Lakeside’s major dramatic productions and see at least two outside professional productions. (Prerequisite: Drama I or II) (Supply fee for class materials is $25.)

A217 Drama III : Students who successfully complete Drama II may enroll for an additional year as level III students. Drama III students participate as either an actor or director in the spring showcase. Drama III students have possibilities to develop special projects that focus on areas of personal interest including directing, acting, and playwriting as well as providing leadership to other students in the program. (Prerequisite: Drama II for Drama III) (Supply fee for class materials is $25.)