Practical, supervised work with actual theatre productions. May be selected as performance or technical practicum in accordance with casting and other needs of stage productions

This course examines theatre history and its cultural relevance, traditions, theory, design, and production..

A survey of the history and aesthetics of dance in relation to society and to the other arts. Includes instruction in basic dance techniques.

Through readings, lectures, demonstrations, and active participation behind the scenes in an actual production, the student becomes familiar with theatre history, design, and tradition.

Practical, supervised work with actual theatre productions. May be selected as performance or technical practicum in accordance with casting and other needs of stage productions

Study of western world dramatic literature from antiquity to Ibsen. Emphasis is on works which are examples of the major periods of drama.

A study of dramatic literature from Ibsen to the present, illustrating the literary, historical, and social development of the modern era.

Laboratory class in the fundamentals, techniques, and practice of stage credibility and acting, emphasizing development of relaxation, self/exploration, stage presence, and other acting skills and actual participation in a live performance.

Development of skills in energizing, concentrating, and structuring. Energy concepts include physical, vocal, mental, and emotional energy. Concentrating concepts includes conceptualization and imagination.

Theory and practice of techniques and composition. Emphasis is placed on execution of dance techniques for theatrical productions.

A survey of theatre from its primitive origins through the emergence of modern drama. Study of content and trends in dramatic literature and play production.

Practical, supervised work with actual theatre productions. May be selected as performance or technical practicum in accordance with casting and other needs of stage productions

A continuation of skills stressed in Music Theatre I. Emphasis on singing, moving, isolation of vocal mechanisms, physical response, reflecting, and rhythmic patterns.

A study of play direction and play analysis, blocking, line learning, and correct character portrayal. Students prepare a prompt book which details the director’s plans.

Study and guided practice in the theory, principles, techniques, materials, and development through plans of scene and lighting design for the contemporary theatre.

Practical, supervised work with actual theatre productions. May be selected as performance or technical practicum in accordance with casting and other needs of stage productions

Examination and discussion of the styles of theatre practices with special emphasis on elements of production relating to stylistic conception.

Examination and discussion of the styles of theatre practices with special emphasis on elements of production relating to stylistic conception.