Course Description

In this performance-based course, students will be introduced to the art of physical and vocal expression through acting, improvisation, and scene study. Students will participate in theater games, movement, role-play, creative writing, and puppetry. All exercises and games will develop ensemble and individual performance skills. In addition, this course will conclude with a public performance, involving the students in all aspects of the production.

* Drama class meets in the auditorium. Line up outside the stage door. Do no enter without Mrs.Peltier. Please dress in clothing and shoes that will allow you to move.

2022-2023 Schedule:

3rd hour: Drama @Page

4th hour: Drama @Page

6th hour: Theater @LHS

Mrs. Peltier has been teaching at John Page Middle School since 2005. She has a BA in Spanish and English from Central Michigan University and a MA in Drama and Theater for the Young from Eastern Michigan University. She loves to travel, read, write, perform in local community theater productions and movies, and to spend time with her husband and ten year old son, Henry. In addition to teaching at Page, Mrs. Peltier is the Drama director at Lamphere High School.

Save the Date:

Fall Semester Production: Thursday, December 21, 2023@ 6PM

Spring Semester Production: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 @ 6PM

It is very important that I know ASAP if your child is unable to attend the evening performance. This is extremely important for casting purposes. Please contact me with any concerns. It’s going to be a great semester!

Rules of the Stage

Dress in clothing and shoes that will allow you to move. Most class periods start with a warm-up.
Be on time to class.
Sit in your assigned seat until you are called up to do the class warmup.
Stay in the designated areas of the auditorium only (stage and first 6 rows of seats) unless otherwise instructed.
100% participation is expected by everyone in every activity.
Listen when others are talking. Good actors must learn to listen to each other and take direction from the director.
Offer only constructive criticism if you are told to do so.
Only touch a prop or curtain if you are instructed to do so.
Make good choices and be mindful of others during activities. (Keeping yourself and others safe at all times is our #1 priority.)
Leave your phones in your locker! They will fall out, be stepped on, or lost when we are doing activities around the auditorium. Phones will be sent to the main office if you are using them in class!

Production Archives:

June 2023: The Alibis

December 2022:   The Thirty Three Little Pigs by Brian D. Taylor

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, Colorado

June 2022: The Day Aliens Attacked Fairfield by Stephen Frankenfield
Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, Colorado

Back to Summer by Wade Bradford

December 2021:   Wizard of Oz: The Deleted Scene by Eddie McPherson

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, Colorado

December 2019: Alice and the Mad Tea Party by Stephanie Peltier

June 2019: A Disenchanted Cabaret:

https://www.dramanotebook.com/plays-for-kids/

Little Red by Andy Pavey

                             Jack and the Beanstalk by Andy Pavey

The Girl with the Golden Locks by Andy Pavey

A Royal Education by Stephanie Peltier

Frank's Potions Galore and More by Stephanie Peltier

December 2018:    North Pole's Got Talent by Lavinia Roberts

November 2018:   Appropriate Audience Behavior by Ian McWethy

November 2018:   The Internet is Distract-OH LOOK A KITTEN by Ian McWethy

April 2018: Bullets Over Broadway (revue w/the Lamphere Theatre Company)

December 2017:   The Misfit Elves' Epic Pirate Adventure by Stephanie Peltier