This course introduces students to the fundamentals of improvisation for the stage. Students develop active listening, find the humor in given circumstances, and learn a variety of skills to create and respond truthfully within a comedic structure, in the moment, in collaboration with an ensemble.

This course develops repeatable skills necessary for the stage by applying intermediate acting techniques to the work of modern playwrights from the late 20th century to present day. Students will build upon the work developed in Acting 1 by applying in depth textual analysis while integrating the voice, body, imagination, emotional connection, and key components of acting in contemporary scenes for the stage.

A study of the fundamental elements and principles of design and their applications to the various design areas of theatre. Material includes the basic organizational structure and processes involved in theatre production and highlights terminology used in the process of design and production. Students develop an understanding of the work and contribution of design and production professionals to the theatre experience.

A study of the fundamental elements and principles of design and their applications to the various design areas of theatre. Material includes the basic organizational structure and processes involved in theatre production and highlights terminology used in the process of design and production. Students develop an understanding of the work and contribution of design and production professionals to the theatre experience.

This course provides students with the tools to create their own short original works of theatre. Students will explore recent and current trends in theatre that allow performers to become creators of their own works. Students will examine the ways they can interpret language, literature, poetry, and dramatic texts to develop new ways to communicate their ideas in performance through the idiom of an ensemble.

This course provides students with the tools to create their own short original works of theatre. Students will explore recent and current trends in theatre that allow performers to become creators of their own works. Students will examine the ways they can interpret language, literature, poetry, and dramatic texts to develop new ways to communicate their ideas in performance through the idiom of an ensemble.

This course provides an introduction and investigation in the analysis, research, production, and creative techniques central to the art of theatre. Student will read performance texts, attend live performances, and create a public performance. This online hybrid course will meet face-to-face one session per week.

This course provides an introduction and investigation in the analysis, research, production, and creative techniques central to the art of theatre. Student will read performance texts, attend live performances, and create a public performance. This online hybrid course will meet face-to-face one session per week.

This course is the final exit colloquium designed to prepare students for synthesizing their final capstone projects. This course goes beyond preparing students to critically consume and implement research evidence in practice and transitions students to develop skills for producing knowledge that informs practice. Students will master the requisite techniques related to strategic dissemination of replicable and consumable information to stakeholders at all levels.

Justice is integral to social work practice because of the larger structural issues that directly impact clients, thus addressing challenges at the micro, or individual, level has limited implications for change. To truly effect change, social workers must have a systemic perspective, incorporating micro and macro elements grounded in a justice context.