Hillsdale Drama represents the theatre department of Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, California, led by Allison Gamlen. Ms. Gamlen teaches all levels of Drama classes on Hillsdale's campus, as well as directing a Fall musical and Spring play each year.
Hillsdale Drama provides a hands-on opportunity to work with some of the Peninsula's most talented young performers in two beautifully renovated state-of-the-art theaters.
Students interested in performance receive a well-rounded, intensive experience that will give them preparation for a college career in the theatre.
Class curriculum includes:
Acting (extensive scene study, monologues and audition workshops)
Improvisation
Voice and Speech
Movement
Play Analysis
Playwriting
Theater History
Play Production (stage management, publicity, time management, budgeting)