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.

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.

Shakespeare's plays were written to be performed, not read, and this course explores how to direct, act, and design his plays. The course explores techniques in directing, acting, and design, and examines famous stage and film productions of the last hundred years. The class culminates in design projects and student performances.

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.

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.

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.

This lecture-studio course explores the role and responsibilities of the stage manager in academic, community, regional, and professional theatre settings.

This course will explore applications of theatre practice and performance as they contribute to various cultures and/or community groups.