Savana Carter
Staff Writer Welcome to the spotlight: Bonneville's drama. Bonneville High School has a drama and technical theatre department that creates enjoyment for the student, faculty, alumni, and community. The entertainment takes place once at the end of every trimester. The first and second trimester contain a showcase performance, such as the Musical Showcase or fall play, while the third trimester comes to an end with the spring musical. The Drama Department is filled with over a dozen interactive assignments such as singing in musicals, acting out plays, building sets, and many additional projects. While participating in a variety of activities, students learn to express themselves through their roles and performances. As the drama students work on acting, the technical theatre students learn how to use power tools, operate lighting, and much more. Mr. Nichols, the drama and technical theatre teacher, emphasized “the students grasp concepts and skill sets. . . It builds confidence and communication skills, and [it] leaves [them]capable of doing so much more in the real world.” Being in either theatre department will benefit communication skills and expand the knowledge to build and act for the students. When Nichols was asked about the most challenging aspect of the classes and production,he states, “Meeting deadlines. It's important for everyone involved in both the class[es].” Everyone is needed to participate in the activities and help others in the classes. Since everyone has a hand in the process, class is often “[chaotic]. Actors learn how to create performances by first investigating scripts and materials.” There are many tasks in both classes happening all at once; however, the students always seem to have everything completed by the time production comes into play. Being in the theatre classes is not just memorizing scripts, singing, and dancing. Attending drama and theatre teaches academic skills, communication skills, and confidence for everyday life. The student in technical theatre will learn extra knowledge of how to use power tools, basic construction skills, operating lighting and sound.
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