Theatre courses

THRE 100 Introduction to Theatre
Understanding the theatrical experience through study of the various types, styles, and production processes of the theatre; theatre as public art and its relationship to culture.

THRE 102 Practicum
Training in acting, set design, construction, costumes and props, makeup, lighting, house managing, sound performance, and other stage production needs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Each class can be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours. One to three semester hours credit for each practicum; maximum credit of six semester hours.

THRE 105 Introduction to Acting
Study and practice of the fundamentals of acting through improvisation and exploratory exercises. Basic principles of stage performance designed to enhance appreciation of the art form.

THRE 110 Stagecraft
Introduction to the technical aspects of scenery, costumes, lighting, props, and sound production with emphasis on the tools, terminology, techniques, and safety procedures appropriate to each discipline. Practical application through participation in theatrical production.

THRE 180 and 181 Professional Theatre Experience
Participation in professional workshops, attendance at Barter productions followed by talk-back sessions with Barter professionals, instructional tours, observation of professional rehearsals and mentoring by Barter professionals. One semester hour each semester.

THRE 200 Theatre History I
Survey of world theatre from its origins to the Restoration; emphasis on major periods, typical plays, important personages, and major architectural and production techniques.

THRE 201 Theatre History II
Study of world theatre from the Restoration to the present; emphasis on major periods, typical plays, important personages, and major architectural and production techniques.

THRE 202 Practicum
See THRE 102.

THRE 205 Acting I
Overview of acting styles and methods; development of imagination through improvisation, exercises, and scene work; audition techniques. Prerequisite: Theatre 105 or Theatre major or minor.

THRE 206 Acting II
Focus on the most widely used acting principles of the twentieth century; rehearsal technique; scene study. Prerequisite: 205.

THRE 210 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design
Introduction to theories of theatrical design and their applications.

THRE 215 Principles of Play Directing
Introduction to and analysis of director’s role with emphasis on interpretation, creating stage action, composition, rhythm, picturization, and the coaching of actors.

THRE 220 Contemporary Dance I
Studio class in the fundamentals of modern and contemporary dance techniques, theory, and improvisation, including jazz and musical theatre. Historical information, dance terminology, dance execution, and choreography. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

THRE 233X Studies in Drama I (English 233)

THRE 234X Studies in Drama II (English 234)

THRE 245 Voice for the Stage
Advanced study in vocal control; breathing, projection, pronunciation, articulation, dialect, vocal range and pitch; emphasis on speaking classical language; attention to the International Phonetic Alphabet.

THRE 280 and 281 Professional Theatre Experience
See THRE 180 and 181.

THRE 300 Stage Movement
Basic understanding of elements of physicalization for the stage through practical application; may include armed and unarmed combat, fencing, period movement, clowning, mime, Alexander and other techniques.

THRE 301 Advanced Stage Movement
Exploration of the body as it reflects the inner life; organization of movement expression using essence theory of emotion, intentions, gesture, and physical characterization through movement; may include advanced techniques of clowning, mime, and combat. Prerequisite: 300.

THRE 302 Practicum
See THRE 102.

THRE 305 Acting III
Thorough examination and application of Stanislavski’s system and its descendants, such as Strasberg and Meisner; scene study. Prerequisite: 206.

THRE 310 Advanced Theatre Design
Selected topics in advanced theatre design and technology with emphasis on current skills and techniques. Prerequisite: 210.

THRE 315 Advanced Directing for the Stage
Application of the techniques for directing introduced in 215; includes preparation of a twenty-five minute play or excerpt for presentation on campus. Prerequisite: 215.

THRE 325 Introduction to Playwriting
Introduction to the major components of writing for the stage; emphasis on dramatic action, character, and dialogue; tools and techniques of playwriting; focus on the imagination and creativity of the student through the development of the one-act play.

THRE 335 Musical Theatre
Survey history of musical theatre; emphasis on practical application of styles, periods, movement, dance, acting, voice, and interpretation; special emphasis on the American musical.

THRE 360X Shakespeare (English 360)

THRE 370 Script Analysis
Systems for analyzing scripts which may be employed by directors, actors, and/or designers.

THRE 380 and 381 Professional Theatre Experience
See THRE 180 and 181.

THRE 400 Senior Project
Individually designed program of study developed in consultation with faculty in the department. Prerequisite: majors or minors in their senior year; departmental permission.

THRE 402 Practicum
See THRE 102.

THRE 405 Acting IV
Alternative techniques of acting; Meyerhold, Anne Bogart, Suzuki, and other Eastern styles; application to classical and modern works; advanced audition techniques. Prerequisite: 305.

THRE 415 The Business of Theatre
Understanding not-for-profit arts organizations and organizational structures; focus on personnel, unions, audience development, fund-raising, artistic mission, volunteer support, and fiscal control.

THRE 460 Independent Study
Advanced research in a specific area of theatre under the supervision of a faculty member in the department. Prerequisite: departmental permission.

THRE 470 and 471 Internship I and II
Work experience related to field in student’s major, jointly supervised by the department and a professional in the field. Prerequisite: departmental permission. Pass-Fail only.

THRE 480 and 481 Professional Theatre Experience
See THRE 180 and 181.

THRE 490 and 491 Honors Thesis I and II
Independent research in a special topic for honors. Prerequisites: senior status, GPA of 3.5 in the theatre major and 3.3 overall, and permission of all members of the department.