Theatre Courses
This course is designed to instruct students on the basic handling of theatrical materials in a safe manner.
An appreciation course designed to give an introduction to contemporary theatre literature and design. This class will expose the student to the theatre experience through the reading and discussion of various scripts, viewing of productions and the design and creation of theatrical projects. This is not a performance based class. Literature selection is at the discretion of the instructor.
The primary objective of this course is to provide a basic, working knowledge of technology utilized in the production of a theatrical show. The process of stagecraft is creative and often experimental. This course will introduce you to the tools and techniques by offering hands-on experience with productions in scenic design and lighting design and application. Students are expected to either work crew or be on stage during all shows produced during the semester.
This course is designed to introduce the students to different aspects of performance, including scene study, script analysis, audition technique, monologue performance, and the Stanislavski system of acting. The class will culminate in a public performance of the work done by the students throughout the semester.
An intensified study of characterization centering around the study of characters in production and the adaptation of acting techniques to various characters in production and the adaptation of acting techniques to various styles.
Through lecture, discussion, and practical hands-on experience, students will learn the art and craft of stage directing. Topics will include scheduling and use of rehearsal time, directing and stage management techniques, and investigation of notable directors and their contributions to the world stage. The class will end with a student-directed and acted ten-minute play showcase.
Students will continue their study of the art and craft of directing through more advanced scene work and directing work. Topics will include the increased development of a working vocabulary of technical terminology, application of a variety of different directing theories, script selection based on various factors, creation of a prompt book and continued investigation of notable directors and their contributions to the world stage. The class will end with a student directed and acted ten minute play showcase.
The primary objective of this course is to provide a continued working knowledge of technology utilized in the production of a theatrical show. The process of stagecraft is creative and often experimental. This course will familiarize you with the tools and techniques utilized in theatre by offering hands on instruction of production.
A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.
This course teaches construction and scene painting in a multiple unit set that is characteristic of musicals. The student will be taught techniques of scene painting through hands-on classwork that will culminate in a show.
This class is an individual, hands-on experience. Students are challenged with advanced classwork such as plotting, hanging, focusing, and cueing light cues, and/or setting up microphones (hand level, lav, wireless) and cueing their operation in a musical. In construction, the advanced student will be assigned projects that teach how to realize the design of the scene designer.
The student will learn the use of power and hand tools and apply skills to construction of a dramatic box set and/or a touring set. Basics include learning how to construct such functioning set pieces as stairs, flats, and doorways.
The student will enhance skills in scene construction through problem-solving, hands-on experience. Set construction for this student will center upon applying fundamental construction and scenery techniques required of both hard and soft scenery. Each student will have the opportunity to advance to an area of their choice based upon instructor approval.