Theatre Arts

The goal of the Theatre Arts program at MAS is to develop a quality product through an emphasis on the artistic process. Students will learn through a course of study that furthers the disciplines of the theatre arts, including movement, voice, and the structural elements of theatre. The process includes developing skills in self-awareness, concentration, listening, observation, problem solving, critical thinking, and performance. The curriculum, also, provides students with the techniques they need to freely express their creativity. The study of theatre history, literature, and the production of theatre create a well-rounded and prepared theatre arts student. Students are expected to be involved in extra-curricular theatre activities, including district and state theatre education organizations. These opportunities give students the ability to perform, participate in productions and share their talent with other students and the community.

Meet the Theatre Arts Magnet Teachers

Emily Pasteris

Emily Pasteris

Middle School Theatre Teacher
empasteris@dadeschools.net

Rey Bode

High School Acting Teacher
reybode@dadeschools.net

Salomon

Yamarys Salomon

High School Design &
Production Teacher
yamaryssalomon@dadeschools.net


Nicole Quintana

Nicole Quintana

High School Musical Theatre Teacher
nquintana@dadeschools.net
Ozzie Quintana

Ozzie Quintana

High School Acting Teacher
oquintana@dadeschools.net 

Theatre Arts Audition Criteria

GRADES 6-8:

Perform a memorized monologue from a published theatre work. This monologue must not exceed one-minute and should be reflective of the applicant’s age group. Judges will be looking for naturalness, honesty, vocal projection, and focus.

Participate in a practical session including theatre games and improvisations. Students are advised to use creativity, imagination, and concentration.

Demonstrate acceptable proficiency on a theatre terminology survey.

Optional: Sing a short verse (16 bars) from a Broadway Musical. You must bring an instrumental CD or USB recording for accompaniment or sing a Capella.

Dress in comfortable attire. No skirts or dresses. Wear dance shoes, sneakers or closed flat shoes.

A personal interview to help determine the student's level of discipline, interest, and suitability for the program.

Please bring a photograph to the audition, not to exceed 5”X7”. Print your name on the back of the photo along with the program you are auditioning for.

(ACTING)

GRADES 9-10:

Student must present a one-minute monologue.

Material must be drawn from published plays written for the theatre. Poetry, fiction, screenplays, and lyrics will not be allowed.

All material should be presented as if within the context of a full production.

Participate in a practical session including theatre games and improvisations. Students are advised to use creativity, imagination, and concentration.

Demonstrate acceptable proficiency on a theatre terminology survey.

Dress in comfortable attire. NO skirts or dresses. Wear dance shoes, sneakers or closed flat shoes.

A personal interview to help determine the student's level of discipline, interest, and suitability for the program.

Please bring a photograph to the audition, not to exceed 5”X7”. Print your name on the back of the photo along with the program you are auditioning for.

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

GRADES 9-10:

Student must present a one-minute monologue.

Material must be drawn from published plays written for the theatre. Poetry, fiction, screenplays, and lyrics will not be allowed.

All material should be presented as if within the context of a full production.

Participate in a practical session including theatre games and improvisations. Students are advised to use creativity, imagination, and concentration.

Demonstrate acceptable proficiency on a theatre terminology survey.

Sing a short verse (16 bars) from a Broadway Musical – optional for Theatre Arts, but a requirement for Musical Theatre auditions. You must bring an instrumental CD or USB recording for accompaniment or sing a Capella.

Learn dance routine in the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNBQwY23SyM 

Dress in comfortable attire. NO skirts or dresses. Wear dance shoes, sneakers or closed flat shoes.

A personal interview to help determine the student's level of discipline, interest, and suitability for the program.

Please bring a photograph to the audition, not to exceed 5”X7”. Print your name on the back of the photo along with the program you are auditioning for.

(THEATRE TECH)

GRADES 9-10

An original portfolio with no fewer than ten (10) examples of the student’s best work is required at the time of interview. Examples of work the portfolio might contain are:

Drawings or paintings from arts classes (not necessarily related to theatrical design)

Photographs of three-dimensional work, models, sculpture

Renderings and sketches (fashion, costumes, set designs)

Visual examples showing the applicant’s highest level of achievement, graphic abilities and artistic vision

Examples of woodworking skills, furniture projects, masks, puppets or craft projects

Sketchbooks, preliminary sketches (showing your range of artistic expression)

A personal interview to help determine the student’s level of interest, discipline, and suitability for the program.

Please bring a photograph to the audition, not to exceed 5”X7”. Print your name on the back of the photo along with the program you are auditioning for.

High School Theatre Arts  Strands

The High School Theatre Arts Department offers students the opportunity to specialize in one of 3 theatre strands:

· Acting

· Musical Theatre

· Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Production

The study of acting, technical design and the production process, musical theatre and theatre history create a well-rounded and prepared theatre student. All students are expected to be involved in extra-curricular theatre activities, including district and state theatre education organizations. These opportunities give students the ability to perform, participate in productions and share their talent with other students and the community.

Students in the Technical Theatre strand will experience a hands-on approach to directing, stage management, theatre management, publicity, costume, theatrical makeup, sound, lighting and scenic design, including application and construction. 

MAS Theatre Arts Awards and Accolades




The Mist, Radio Mysteries- Superior, Top Honors for One Act Festival


OwnNd, A Hackers Story, by Ozzie Quintana- Mainstage Critics Choice, Superiors


Over 100 event participants in 87 Regional Individual Events Festival

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