Art of the theater to increase understanding and appreciation of drama. A cultural approach considering the interrelationship of all aspects of production including plays, acting, directing, costume, make-up and lighting. Attendance at local productions. (Students taking this course may also be interested in LIT 230 American Drama, LIT 233 World Drama.)

3 Class Hours

Chronological history of American Musical Theatre (with contemporary British additions) from 19th century minstrelsy, melodrama, vaudeville and burlesque to the present day Broadway musical. Interaction of composer, lyricist, librettist, director, choreographer, performers and technicians. Illustrated by films, slides and live performances.

3 Class Hours

Stage design (both lighting and scenic) and construction techniques are studied first hand, as students participate in actual production of two plays each semester. Problems encountered during a production are analyzed. Individualized instruction is increased as students begin to focus on their particular areas of interest.

3 Class Hours each

Fundamental acting techniques. Development of individual skills and disciplines relative to external acting techniques. Use of face, voice and movement.

3 Class Hours

Intensive application of acting techniques through scene study and performance. Problems of character analysis, internal acting and style.

3 Class Hours

Oral presentation of prose, poetry, drama, and comedy performed individually and in groups.

3 Class Hours

Fundamentals of creative dramatics, its use in teaching, recreation and rehabilitation. Introduction to techniques used and practical application opportunities.

3 Class Hours

Presentation as on-air personality. Development of visual and vocal techniques relating to presentation of news, interviews, commercials and announcements.

3 Class Hours

This course imparts skills in stage production that include lighting design and application, sound design and application, set design and set building, costume design and creation, stage makeup, stage management, operation of stage crews, house management, props and property gathering and management. Also includes box office management and ticketing, along with program and other print promotional creation.

3 Class Hours

Students will learn the various steps involved in the creation of a theatrical production, from the selection to the final full-fledged production - in front of an audience.

3 Class Hours

Scriptwriting for the theatre. Attention to style, editing, and suitability for performance.

3 Lecture Hours; Prerequisite: ENG 110 and any THR course.

Basic dance techniques, dance characterization, and movement relative to performance in musical theatre.

8 Class Hours, 22 Laboratory Hour

Intensive dance techniques, dance characterization, and movement relative to performance in musical theatre.

8 Class Hours, 22 Laboratory Hours

Touring children's theater company during academic year. Performances at area elementary schools for classtime and assembly programs. Visiting with students pre/post production. Design and construction of costumes, sets, and properties. Analysis of childrenoriented plays, development of scripts, rehearsal and performance.

3 Class Hours Each

The purpose is to serve interested students who wish to continue the study of acting in greater depth. More advanced acting methods and styles are explored and practiced. Scene presentations are required along with accompanying written analysis.

Prerequisites: THR 111 and THR 112 or permission of Coordinator.

Procedures and techniques necessary for acting in theatrical and period productions such as Elizabethan, Italian Renaissance, Restoration, Absurdist and innovative styles.

3 Class Hours

History of stage production with emphasis on theatre as a performing art. Chronological examination of theatre activity as a mirror of social and cultural experience from primitive times through the Renaissance.

3 Class Hours

Examination of the perspective of the director in relation to himself, the play, the actors, designers, playwright, and the collaborative evolution of the production. Development of directing methods and techniques in terms of casting, pictorial emphasis and harmony, rehearsal and production procedures. Preparation of prompt book and direction scenes. Proscenium and non-proscenium techniques.

3 Class Hours

Casting, rehearsing and acting in made-for-stage drama and comedy scripts.

3 Class Hours Each; Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

Spontaneously developed acting sequences to mirror real-life situations. Techniques of character interaction with audiences. Performances at agencies, schools and pertinent organizations.

3 Class Hours

Proficiency in performing before the camera. Character analysis, quick study, re-takes, voice-overs, studio projection, facial nuances, and subtlety of mannerism.

2 Class Hours, 2 Studio Hours.

Casting, rehearsing, and acting in made-for-television drama and comedy scripts.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

A beginning course in the actor's approach to working with Shakespeare's characters, language and themes for monologues and scene study. Students will explore their skills in movement, voice, text analysis and action as it relates to bringing Shakespeare's characters and plays to life.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: THR 111 or THR 112 or consent of Coordinator.

An individual student project concerned with advanced work in a specific area of theater. Conducted under the direction of a faculty member, independent study is concerned with material beyond the scope and depth of the ordinary course.

Prerequisite: 3 Semester hours of college level work in theater.