Theatre

Theatre Arts should be understood and utilized as a means of individual growth for the student. Through the processes of theatrical art, which centers on collaborative communication with other members as a whole, the student learns to develop character, integrity, self-awareness, self-confidence, communication and problem-solving skills. As students are introduced and trained in these processes, the end goal is that they discover their unique God-given talents and their responsibility to use them for His glory.

Middle School Theatre: Grades 6-8.  Middle school students are introduced to the basic fundamentals of theatre art which includes training in collaboration, communication, stage movement, voice, acting technique, improvisation, and basic theatre vocabulary. Students will take part in viewing plays and musicals in class to gain appreciation for the creativity and collaboration of the production process.

High School Theatre: Grades 9-12. High school students build upon the basic fundamentals of Theatre Art. High school theater class dives deeper into acting technique, character development, play analysis, critical thinking and problem solving skills. High school students perform short scenes, monologues, and improvisations in class to further develop collaboration and communication skills. Theatre students are trained to see that theatre art is a reflection of life and is the output of our God-wired desire to communicate and express ourselves. This course counts towards the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

High School Theatre Tech Design: Grades 9-12. This class is designed for students in high school who are interested primarily in the production process, “behind the scenes” work of theatre. These students will directly participate in the production process of design, creation, and execution of the technical needs of the fall play and spring musical. This course counts towards the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

Fall Play:  Generally performed in November of each school year. Auditions are typically open to all TCA secondary students, grades 6-12. Students do not have to be in a TCA theatre class to audition. Also, students who are enrolled in a TCA Theatre class are not required to audition.

Previous years’ plays include:

2021: Who Dun Stole the Bride?
2018: Dough
2017: Freddie Finkle’s Fabulous Frankfurters
2016: Fortress of Fandom

Spring Musical:  Generally performed in March/April of each school year, auditions are typically open to all TCA secondary students, grades 6-12. Students do not have to be in a TCA theatre class to audition. Also, students who are enrolled in a TCA Theatre class are not required to audition.

Previous years’ musicals include:

2024: The Little Mermaid Jr.
2023: Frozen Jr.
2022: Lion King Jr. 
2019: Aladdin Jr.
2018: Shrek Jr.
2017: Hello Dolly
2016: Mary Poppins
2015: Oklahoma
2014: Seussical
2013: The Wizard of Oz
2012: Sound of Music
2011: Narnia
2010: Beauty and the Beast
2009: Cheaper by the Dozen
2008: Annie