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DocuSign Envelope ID:2647627B-353C-4BD5-9DD1-OFB53CA34689 <br /> Cirruculum and CWS Drama Club is the only opportunity for middle school students <br /> Enrichment at CWS to be involved in Theater and Drama. What makes CWS <br /> Drama club unique is its focus on students as directors, builders, <br /> makers, creators, designers and most importantly collaborators in a <br /> large group and its commitment to being positive, uplifting and <br /> affirming for students. For actors, there is a focus on improvisation <br /> and acting technique which includes training of the physical body. On <br /> the light crew students learn to use digital light boards, manipulate <br /> theatrical lamps, experiment with the effects of color and light on the <br /> stage, choose colors based on their designs. Students learn to use <br /> audio visual equipment, sound boards, electrical connections and <br /> digital projectors. Set and Prop crews experiment and manipulate <br /> materials during construction. They are instructed in carpentry, <br /> puppet making and painting techniques. There is a strong focus on <br /> repurposing, upcycling and reusing. Costume crews design, sewing <br /> and crafting. Make up crews learn and experiment with techniques <br /> and trends in theatrical make up. All crews and cast work together <br /> and collaborate to create "one story" together. No cast member <br /> walks on stage to perform without having had discussions with the <br /> set, prop and costume designers. There is a focus on the true <br /> ensemble and often the boundaries between crews and cast are fluid. <br /> Drama builds confidence, encourages cooperation, helps <br /> concentration, helps develop language and communication skills, <br /> develops emotional intelligence and creativity and nurtures <br /> friendships. <br /> Audience Description It is projected that Drama club will include about 75 students and 15 <br /> parents this coming year. It is expected that our audience and the <br /> Drama club participants will be reflective of our school community, <br /> families, fellow students and staff:11%Hispanic,14%African American <br /> and 69%White with 32% receiving free and reduced lunch. <br /> Drama club will again offer a school day show to Pathways <br /> Elementary. Pathways brought 275 students, 34%or which are <br /> minority students and 43% receive of those receive free and reduced <br /> lunch. <br /> During the last 3 years there have been two evening shows and a <br /> Saturday matinee. Most shows have sold out their 304 seats. With <br /> the Pathways elementary show this brings the audience total to about <br /> 1000-1100 people. <br /> Location Description C.W. Stanford is located close to the main town center of <br /> Hillsborough. It is walking distance to Orange High School. CWS has <br /> a free standing building outside the main school with a 304 seat, fully <br /> handicapped accessible theater with a sound and light booth. Drama <br /> club also uses the attached classroom which houses a cargo bay for <br /> sets and a prop/costume closet for storage. The CWS Art room in the <br /> main building of the school is also available for painting most of the <br /> smaller props and sets. <br /> During performances, children under 5, senior citizens and <br /> employees of the Orange Co. Schools have free admission. We will <br /> also offer reduced ticket prices to rising 6th graders in OCS <br /> elementary schools. <br />