Theatre Department | Major,
Minor
Lower Division Courses |
Upper Division Courses
Fall, spring. Guided participation in the production of Department Mainstage productions. Students in this course will assist in the building of sets and costumes and/or lighting Mainstage plays. Students should be aware that the course runs only during the production build-time of the play (September through mid-November and late February through late April).
Appreciation of the live theatre event through a survey of its dominant philosophy, principles and practice. Supplemented by historical perspectives, reading representative plays and access to the production experience.
Fall. Alt. years. Prereq.: THE-115. Study of the principles, techniques and materials involved in the craft of stage makeup. This course will explore basic makeup techniques for stage actors as well as special makeup effects that may include: old age makeup, fantasy, and prosthetics.
Fall. An introduction to acting for the stage. Emphasis is placed on communication and exploration of character. Exercises involve both improvisation as well as work with scripted scenes.
Winter. Alt. years. Prereq.: THE 215 or permission. Exploration into the mechanics, articulation and vocal techniques vital to stage performers and other public speaking related fields. Uses text and exercises to free the voice, develop effective breathing, flexibility of vocal production and projection. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet and its application to stage dialects will also be explored.
Prereq.: THE 240. An exploration of the process and principles of stage management. This course will teach students the tools used to confidently oversee the rehearsal and performance procedures of a stage production. Students will gain experience in organizing a prompt book, running a rehearsal, supervising crew chiefs and successfully calling a performance. Students will also be required to create a stage manager's kit.
Fall, spring. Study of principles, techniques and materials involved in scenery construction and stage lighting. Lab linked to production.
Alt. years. Company structure, financing, marketing, promotion, box office and house management associated with theatre and the performing arts. Lab (as appropriate) linked to production.