Fort Bend ISD has a competitive and well-regarded Theatre program with campus productions appearing at the state UIL One Act Play contest multiple times over the past few decades, such as Bush HS becoming the 6A Contest Champion in Spring 2022 and having three consecutive 2^nd place finishes in the 6A State Contest in previous years, as well as Kempner HS advancing to 5A State Contest twice in the past three years. Students also participate annually in UIL Theatrical Design contest, International Thespians contests and Middle School One Act Play. In 2024, we had students from Clements HS and Dulles HS advance to State UIL Theatrical Design finals and in 2023, we had students from Clements HS and Kempner HS advance. Fort Bend ISD received 12 nominations for the 2023 Tommy Tune Awards, resulting in two awards for Dulles HS' production of All Shook Up. Theatre classes allow students to develop internal and external personal resources, create through artistic collaboration, accept constructive criticism, relate theatre to its social context, and form aesthetic judgments. Through multi-sensory experiences, students develop skills that lead both to creative expression, problem-solving skills, and an appreciation for the theatre as an art form. 

Middle School Theatre

Theatre Arts I

Students are introduced to a variety of speaking situations and a basic understanding of the theatre. Students learn theatre preparation techniques, discover ways to communicate nonverbally, and enhance control of their voice and body. Students study a range of theatrical content and have opportunities to perform in class and in stage productions.

Theatre Arts II

Students are introduced to a variety of theatre performances and activities—both as actors and technicians. Students will experiment with expressive use of the body and voice as it relates to stage production and will have the opportunity to participate in theatre competitions and plays.

Theatre Arts III

Students will participate in theatre performances—both as actors and technicians. Students will create characters using expressive use of the body and voice and have the opportunity to participate in theatre competitions and stage productions.

Theatre Production

This course is designed to give the students enrolled an opportunity to put into practice basic skills learned in Theatre Arts I and II. Students will select, audition, cast, and produce a production. Students will be responsible for all production elements of this course and will produce performances as the end result.

High School Theatre

Theatre Arts I

The course is intended to be a general introduction to the fundamentals of basic theatre production techniques. Students are introduced to acting, directing, makeup application, technical work, and costuming. Theatre history is an important component of this course leading to an appreciation of the theatre. Students are required to attend a live theatre performance during the school year.

Theatre Arts II

Theatre Arts II is designed to build on the skills learned in Theatre Arts I. Theatre production is stressed. Students learn audition techniques and advanced acting skills. Students are involved in duet acting, monologues, and group scenes. Students are required to attend a live theatre performance during the school year.

Theatre Arts III

Theatre Arts II Theatre Arts III is the study of advanced theatre techniques in design, lighting, costuming, acting, critique, directing, and auditioning skills. This is a production-oriented course. Students are required to attend a live theatre performance during the school year.

Theatre Arts IV

This course is designed for the student who is serious about theatre production. Students may write their own plays, direct scenes and one-act plays for public performance, and study advanced lighting, acting/characterization, costuming, and makeup. Participation in extra-curricular productions is stressed. Students are required to attend a live theatre performance during the school year.

Technical Theatre I-III

Technical Theatre combines theories of design and stagecraft techniques with construction and operation of production elements, including set construction, property management, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, and public relations. Time beyond the school day is expected. Students are required to attend a live theatre performance during the school year.

Theatre Production I– III

This course is designed to give the students enrolled an opportunity to put into practice basic skills learned in Theatre Arts I and II. Students will select, audition, cast, and produce a production. Students will be responsible for all production elements of this course and will produce performances as the end result. Students are required to attend a live theatre performance during the school year.