Welcome to Sadler Means Theatre! Our mission is to inspire, nurture, challenge, amaze, educate and empower artists and audiences, in order to make Media, Visual, and Performing Arts Academy a more conscious and compassionate community. We are so excited to have you with us!

Phoenix Theatre is a one of a kind, where all are welcome! We offer numerous workshops and outside activities that help grow and nurture young talent!

Theatre Courses: 

Beginning Theatre:

• This introductory theatre course will focus on creative expression through theatrical performance. Students will become skilled at employing: acting techniques, movement & body control, proper vocalization methods, and the development of characters from different periods and styles of drama.

Tech Theatre:

• Students will recognize the interdependence of all theatrical elements, and the role of a technical director and a technician in the rehearsal and performance process of a show. Students will recognize the importance of and be able to effectively create publicity for a show. Students will work in a variety of colors, textures, and mediums. Students will learn theatre safety, the aspects of design and implementation of design in scenery, props, costumes, lighting, and sound. Students will also study makeup design and application.

Intermediate Theatre (Audition Required):

• This intermediate theatre course will focus on creative expression through theatrical performance and design. Students will become skilled at employing: acting techniques, movement & body control, proper vocalization methods, and the development of characters from different periods and styles of drama. Students will explore historical and cultural studies in theatre and have opportunities to see live professional theater.

Advance Theatre (Audition Required):

• This advanced theatre course will focus on creative expression through performance. In order to enroll in this class, students must audition prior to the semester and be selected by the director. The focus of this class involves the producing of the school theatrical productions. Using the skills learned in previous theatre classes the students will work on all aspects of the school’s productions including; publicity, set design, costume design, lighting, sound, makeup, and props as well as stage management and direction.