Theatre

Presents theatre as an all-encompassing art form. Surveys the history of theatre and the diversity of theatrical genres from story-telling to 20th century 'Realism' to performance art. Studies dramatic literature as it relates to practical theatrical production. Examines the collaborative process leading to production. Students present a full production plan as a final project.

An introduction to the art and craft of performance. Considers contemporary approaches to the craft. Emphasis on acting exercises and basic principles of the actor's process: centering, focus, breathing, vocal energy, stimulation of the imagination, listening, memorization techniques, harnessing the state of play, the collaborative nature of acting. Introduction to character analysis, monolog, scene study, finding audition materials.

An introduction to the technical aspects of theatrical production, including principles of stagecraft, lighting, sound, stage props, and costuming, stage crew organization and responsibilities, and theatre safety. Hands-on experience in constructing and running productions in weekly lab work and serving on stage crews for theatre productions.

For actors working toward development of a free, flexible voice. Techniques of movement and vocal production. Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and dialect.

Practical application of acting and production techniques, i.e., acting, stage managing, backstage operation, set construction, house management, costumes, and makeup. Minimum of 45 supervised hours of rehearsal and performance under faculty guidance. Rehearsal/ performance. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

Practical application of acting and production techniques, i.e., acting, stage managing, backstage operation, set construction, house management, costumes, and makeup. Minimum of 45 supervised hours of rehearsal and performance under faculty guidance. Rehearsal/ performance. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

Practical application of acting and production techniques, i.e., acting, stage managing, backstage operation, set construction, house management, costumes, and makeup. Minimum of 45 supervised hours of rehearsal and performance under faculty guidance. Rehearsal/ performance. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

Practical application of acting and production techniques, i.e., acting, stage managing, backstage operation, set construction, house management, costumes, and makeup. Minimum of 45 supervised hours of rehearsal and performance under faculty guidance. Rehearsal/ performance. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

The history of the theatre from its origins through the 19th century, tracing theatre architecture and technology and changes in western theatre styles and conventions. Upper-level course. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

A course on researching, selecting, editing, memorizing, staging, and performing audition material from classical, contemporary, comic, and serious literature for various types of audition, including competitive academic or professional theatre/film programs and productions, as well as community theatres. Upper-level course. Prerequisite: Instructor consent or successful completion of THEA 1020.

Practical application of acting and production techniques, i.e., acting, stage managing, backstage operation, set construction, house management, costumes and makeup. Minimum of 90 supervised hours of rehearsal and performance of productions under faculty guidance. Rehearsal/performance. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

Practical application of acting and production techniques, i.e., acting, stage managing, backstage operation, set construction, house management, costumes, and makeup. Minimum of 90 supervised hours of rehearsal and performance of productions under faculty guidance. Rehearsal/performance. Upper-level course. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

Basic application and use of stage make-up. Free elective only. Upper-level course.

Practical application of acting and production techniques, i.e., acting, stage managing, backstage operation, set construction, house management, costumes and makeup. Minimum of 90 supervised hours of rehearsal and performance of productions under faculty guidance. Rehearsal/performance. Upper-level course. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Practical application of acting and production techniques, i.e., acting, stage managing, backstage operation, set construction, house management, costumes and makeup. Minimum of 90 supervised hours of rehearsal and performance under faculty guidance. Rehearsal/performance. Upper-level course. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

Introduction to the major acting theories of the 19th-21st centuries. Intensive scene study and introduction to acting classical texts. Emphasis on script analysis, characterization, and handling complex language in performance. Upper-level course. Prerequisite: THEA 1020.

Introduces approaches to theatrical research for the director, actor, and designer. Examines dramatic texts of various theatrical periods with emphasis on genre, elements of dramatic structure, and artistic collaboration. Scripts are read and broken down into performance, design, and directorial/dramaturgical elements and examined both individually and in terms of their interaction with other elements of production. Upper-level course. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

An in-depth examination of the application of theatre skills, exercises, and dramatic forms in non-theatrical venues such as classrooms, hospitals, churches, etc. Students explore devising theatrical events with and for non-actors, partnering with community organizations in theatrical projects, and applying theatre across disciplines for counseling, teaching, and learning. Writing intensive. Upper-level. Prerequisite: Eligibility to take Honors courses, or approval from the Honors Committee.

Theatre Study