Movement class for dancers and non-dancers alike. Topics may include Stage Combat, Broadway, Period Movement, Tai Chi, Masks & Storytelling, World Dance Styles, Movement Analysis, etc. Check with department for quarterly offerings.
Movement class for dancers and non-dancers alike. Topics may include Stage Combat, Broadway, Period Movement, Tai Chi, Masks & Storytelling, World Dance Styles, Movement Analysis, etc. Check with department for quarterly offerings.
Movement class for dancers and non-dancers alike. Topics may include: Stage Combat, Broadway, Period Movement, Tai Chi, Masks & Storytelling, World Dance Styles, Movement Analysis, etc. Check with Department for quarterly offerings.
Exploration of the process playwrights, directors, actors, and designers use in creating a theatrical production. Individual sections may focus on single areas only?please see department for current offerings. In this course, students will demonstrate the ability to create or interpret the texts, ideas or artifacts of human culture. They will also identify and analyze the connections between these things and the human experience/perception of the world.
Beginning exploration of nature of theatricality through exercises and study of specific plays; explore acting, directing, designing and writing.
Close analysis of selected dramatic texts from Aeschylus to Caryl Churchill.
This course aims to introduce students--at an early stage of their collegiate studies--to various aesthetics or "styles" of theatre from diverse eras (historical), locations (cross-cultural) and schools of thought (ism?s), culminating in a manifesto and performance demonstrating their personal "style" of theatre.
Exploration and application of foundational vocal techniques for stage actors.
The purpose of this class is to identify personal barriers to creativity and learning, and to identify ways to eliminate them. Class work will include exercises focusing on relaxation, intuition, conscious problems solving techniques, and performance skills. Out of class work will include creative exercises and rehearsals. The class will culminate in a final public performance.
Exploration of acting through physical and vocal exercises, followed by scene study.
Exploration of acting through physical and vocal exercises, followed by scene study.
Exploration of methods, techniques and procedures involved in transforming scenic concepts into actual practice.
Exploration of methods, techniques and procedures involved in transforming lighting concepts into actual practice.
Exploration of methods, techniques and procedures involved in transforming costume concepts into actual practice.
Exploring methods, techniques and procedures involved in transforming sound effects/sound design into actual practice.
Exploration of core competencies, their development and application throughout the collaborative theatrical production process, with the explicit goal of ensuring the successful execution of an artistic vision within the resources of a producing organization.
Theory and practice of staging plays.
Survey of (Greeks-19th Century) performance conventions and dramatic criticism.
Survey of (17th century-19th century) performance conventions and critical theory.
Survey of performance conventions and critical theory (20th century).
Introductory course designed to provide students with the necessary tools to create dramatic texts for reading and performance. Through textbook and published play reading assignments engineered to highlight successful practices, and exercises devised to tap into different modes of creative generation, students will discover different methodologies for developing new work for the stage.
Survey, exploration, and application of the component parts of the stage manager?s role, based upon current methods practiced by professional theatre companies in the United States. Stage managers facilitate the creation of a fully-realized work of theatrical art, born of the collaboration of numerous artists, craftspeople and technicians.
Roundtable discussions of play-selection, production requirements and creative strategies taken the year prior to the Senior Practicum Project (THEA 3862). Additionally, students will consider their post-graduation goals and receive practical advice on advanced studies or a career in the theatre.
Senior capstone project synthesizing all aspects of the BA program. As a ?principal artist? (actor, director, designer, playwright, etc.) on a production of the student?s choosing, each graduating senior will be given the chance to put ?theory into practice? and fully mount a play for an audience.
Selected problems and periods.
Continuing exploration of acting through text analysis, scansion, vocal technique and scene presentation.
Continuing exploration of acting through text analysis, scansion, vocal technique and scene presentation.
Advanced exploration of acting through scene study, intense physical and vocal work and rehearsal techniques.
Analytical and creative problems in scenic design under a variety of theatrical conditions.
Analytical and creative problems in lighting design under a variety of theatrical conditions.
Analytical and creative problems in costume design under a variety of theatrical conditions.
Hands-on instruction in application and design of theatrical makeup.
Exploration of two- and three-dimensional techniques for painting stage scenery.
Intermediate course that builds upon the foundation of Directing I. This course offers a challenging, hands-on approach to understanding, integrating and demonstrating the skills required for the confident practice of the director?s craft. Prerequisite: THEA 2885.
Internships in theatre include everything from front of house jobs to acting on stage. Internships can be for any entertainment related field and include theme parks, cruise ships and regional theatres.
In-depth exploration of a specific topic or project of the student?s choosing, undertaken in consultation with and under the close supervision of a faculty advisor. These courses may also be taken in preparation for an honor?s thesis in any theatrical discipline.