This course examines current bio-ecological research findings that inform our understanding of the pervasive impact of trauma, particularly as trauma relates to service members and their families. Emphasis is placed on examining biopsychosocial influences on the incidence, course and treatment of acute stress, trauma and PTSD, and the differential effect of these factors on diverse populations at risk.

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 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 applies the Stanislavski based foundational components of acting through voice, body, and imagination to the exploration of plays from the late 20th century to present day. Students will investigate the key building blocks of acting, including given circumstances, relationships, obstacles, objectives, beats, playing action to activate the text, and communication skills. Ensemble building, solo activities, and scene work will be explored.

This course applies the Stanislavski based foundational components of acting through voice, body, and imagination to the exploration of plays from the late 20th century to present day. Students will investigate the key building blocks of acting, including given circumstances, relationships, obstacles, objectives, beats, playing action to activate the text, and communication skills. Ensemble building, solo activities, and scene work will be explored.

This course introduces students to best practices and opportunities for careers and strategies for success in theatre. Theatre faculty members lecture on their particular area of theatre and illustrate ways students can succeed in each discipline. Career development emphasis includes course work, internships and summer employment. This include organized field trips as a group to see theatre productions. Course required for theatre majors in the first spring semester of residency.

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.

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.