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.

This course introduces the fundamentals of voice and movement with an emphasis on identifying habits and tension that hinder the actor's physical and vocal expression. Students develop new practices that free the natural voice and increase awareness of the voice and body as inter- related entities that are essential to the actor's ability to communicate on stage. Physical awareness, breath, resonance, articulation, kinesthetic response, and responsible use of the body as it pertains to working as a member of an ensemble will be explored.

Study of theory, principles and techniques of stage construction. Assignments in laboratory and backstage during rehearsals and performances. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, five hours.

A study of the principles and techniques of costume hours per week.

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.