Project Description

Preforming Arts

Combine a love of the theatre and the desire for a successful performance career into a reality through the Performing Arts program located at Mansfield High School.

Set the stage.

Combine a love of the theatre and the desire for a successful performance career into a reality through the Performing Arts program located at Mansfield High School. Our theatre and lab, including a dance studio, scene shop, dressing rooms, and a theatre library set the stage for many impressive performances.
Students of the Performing Arts program have many opportunities to be involved in program productions and are also encouraged to participate in other local theatre productions.
Expand your talent.
Get on the fast track with the availability to earn college credit in high school!

Learn the techniques.

Students choose to focus their studies in acting, dance, music, or technical theater while studying various aspects of theatre. Areas of study include:

  • acting
  • choreography
  • costume design
  • dance technique
  • directing
  • improvisation
  • light / sound design
  • musical theatre
  • playwriting
  • set design
  • stage combat
  • stage management
  • theatre and dance history
  • vocal music

Areas of study include:

  • Dance
  • Choreography
  • Acting and Script Analysis
  • Acting Performance

Career Pathways

Opportunities and earning potential vary greatly in this field. Possible careers include:
  • Actor
  • Choreographer/Dancer
  • Costume/Wardrobe Specialist
  • Director
  • Light and Sound Designer
  • Make-Up Artist
  • Producer
  • Set Designer
  • Stage Manager

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Dirk Eachus
Dirk EachusCourse Instructor