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.
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.
A study of the principles and techniques of costume hours per week.
This lecture-studio course explores the role and responsibilities of the stage manager in academic, community, regional, and professional theatre settings.
Reading, research, lecture, and experimentation in a particular area of theatre history, theory, design, and/or performance. This course will enable students to link theory and practice to develop a role, or performance study for the stage.
An introductory course in the art and craft of dramatic writing for stage and screen. Students will participate in a workshop, read dramatic literature and playwriting and screenwriting texts, engage in writing exercises, and practice the art and craft of re-writing and develop and write a ten minute play.
Using the plays of Shakespeare, this advanced course introduces students to the demands of performing heightened text. Students will develop skills to activate Shakespeare's verse and prose through the exploration of rhetorical devices and the incorporation of physical and vocal techniques that support character and textual choices.
Reading, research, lecture and/or discussion in various areas of theatre history, technology and practice. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 12 hours when identified by different course subtitles.
Theory, design and application of lighting for theatre and allied entertainment fields. Examination of the practical and aesthetic elements of lighting through research and analysis. Introduction to lighting terminology, instrumentation and production.
The practice of directing or acting as dramaturg for a selected play script through rehearsal and performance phases. May repeat once to a maximum of six credits.
