Anyone been in highschool theater?

Bob Pucella: Different schools have different policies about courses so I can't help you there, but I can assure you that if you join a theater class, you will have the opportunity to perform in front of a crowd. As for class work, at the very beginning of a theater education, it's likely that your teacher will focus on improvisation and taking risks. Mostly this is to build confidence and creativity. The next step is learning about creating character. Lastly, as for getting along with theater kids, it's the same with getting along with anyone else. Theater kids are still kids. Perhaps for talkative than most, but when don't you have talkative kids in your science class? Don't categorize them into a category. Not until you've taught theater for years. Then you can be like my teacher and call all of us "theater kids" because we drive her crazy with our obnoxious loudness. ;)...Show more

Luis Mellon: JOIN JOIN JOIN! you can join theater at any time. you may or may not! get into the plays, i don't know. the drama teacher at my school at least is about 30 times more likely to cast a drama student in his plays than someone he hasn't taught, though!class work depends on how serious your class is. there is going to be some memorization and work involved, but i'm sure you can handle it.as for theater kids? hmmm... be nice to everybody. theater kids can be drama queens (not just the girls!) and sometimes they aren't all that nice, but if you can stay on everyone's good side and always be friendly, you'll be alright.best of luck!...Show more

Renato Abatiell: I was heavily involved in theater in high school, all behind the scenes. Never took a class or auditioned for a part, and that was just fine--had a blast.Some programs will guarantee a role for those in the class, while others have open auditions. Ask your friends or the instructor.Theater is great for any age, especially high schoolers. (Teens have always been good at manufacturing dr! ama!) Give it a try, and if you find it fun, keep doing it....! Show more

Ronny Dorge: I joined theater in grade 9. Loved it. Wasn't part of any productions at my school though, but did lots of scene study, theory, and improv. When I returned in grade 11, I was the lead in both productions, and loved it. Theater is amazing, and you will love it. As for getting along with them, just enjoy yourself. Theater class is the one class where you can fully express yourself (Besides other arts courses) and go for it! Have fun!

Foster Padgette: There were tons of Sophomores and Juniors in my theatre one class.