theater
Thank you for your interest in Wonder Theater! Story telling teaches us a lot about the past, the present, and the potentials of the future. With a unifying theme as the framework for inspiration, students develop a collection of mini productions enacting different areas of history.
prep theater
Through theater games, speaking exercises, and memorization from quality literature, quotes, or scripture, students learn and practice fundamental principles and techniques of theater.
Theater students begin the year together and are placed into Prep Theater or Storytellers based on the child’s readiness. Placement determinations are made with several factors in mind, such as prior theater experience, ability to focus, maturity level, research skills, and independence.
Placement in an ensemble is at the sole discretion of Wonder guides. Students do not audition for a specific ensemble. Each student is evaluated on their own skill level and is placed in an ensemble that best fits their theater, social, and emotional needs.
NON-AUDITION
AGE: 7+ years; younger ages upon approval
EXPERIENCE: 0+ years
ESTIMATED DURATION IN CLASS: 1-5 years
SUPPORT NEEDED: Parent volunteers are particularly needed for building sets and assisting with costume creation.
storytellers
Coaches support students learning and enacting the responsibilities of the entire theater process, from concept development to performance. Historical research is required outside classroom time in order for the students to develop characters, settings, and customs that are accurate to the lifestyle and culture of the selected time period from the theater timeline.
Theater students begin the year together and are placed into Prep Theater or Storytellers based on the child’s readiness. Placement determinations are made with several factors in mind, such as prior theater experience, ability to focus, maturity level, research skills, and independence.
Placement in an ensemble is at the sole discretion of Wonder guides. Students do not audition for a specific ensemble. Each student is evaluated on their own skill level and is placed in an ensemble that best fits their theater, social, and emotional needs.
NON-AUDITION
AGE: 7+ years; younger ages upon approval
PREREQUISITE: 7-10 year olds require 1+ years of theater experience or 1+ year in Wonder STORYTELLERS
SUPPORT NEEDED: Parent volunteers are particularly needed for building sets and assisting with costume creation.
parts of a traditional theater
PRE-PRODUCTION
producer
director
playwright
costume designer
set designer
music director
choreographer
PRODUCTION
actor (non-verbal)
actor (verbal)
dancer
marketer
musician
narrator
paint crew
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
audio engineer
backstage
carpenter
electrician
front of house manager
lighting technician
production manager
stagehands
stage manager
assistant stage manager
technical director
THEATER CREW
theater manager
costume director
marketing director
director of audience services
house manager
usher
ticketing agent
crew chief
custodial staff
stage crew
running crew
Honest history includes the good, the bad, and the ugly.
- Unknown
