Theatre department, plan of study for a theatre degree
ThAr 115 American College Theatre Festival . . . . . 1 hour
Students attend the Region 5 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in January. Location varies. Students participate in workshops taught by experts in the field and attend the main stage shows together. Students write a brief description of workshops attended and submit a project highlighting one of the plays viewed, workshops attended, or one of the professional personalities at the festival. Instructor consent required. Additional fee.
ThAr 125-126 Drama Participation (F) . . . . . 1 or 2 hours
ThAr 225-226 Drama Participation (S) . . . . . 1 or 2 hours
Involves students in acting and producing various dramatic pieces, especially the major productions each year. Credit can be earned working on stage or behind the scenes in costuming, set building, light design, makeup, properties, publicity, or student directing.
ThAr 127 Acting . . . . . 3 hours
Introduces students to the fundamentals of theatre performance. Instruction is given in basic acting technique including speech, movement, and expression. Also introduces students to basic theatre components utilized by actors including scene and character analysis, audition techniques, and basic stage make-up.
ThAr 128 Directing . . . . . 3 hours
Students experience how a director’s vision shapes a theatre production as well as the various components that go into a full production. Students select a one act play and then work with student and faculty designers to bring their vision to life. The shows are then offered for campus-wide viewing. An independent study at the first- and second-year level. Prerequisites: ThAr 127 and instructor’s consent.
ThAr 141 Music Theatre Workshop . . . . . 1 hour
Introduces the fundamentals of performance for the singing actor, with instruction in movement, relaxation, acting technique, and singing technique. Offered in the first half of spring semesters in which a full musical production is not mounted. Culminates with a public scenes program of works from the musical theatre and opera repertoire. Requires concurrent enrollment in Private Voice or consent of instructors. Those not in Private Voice must demonstrate ability to prepare assigned music without the assistance of the music instructor.
ThAr 211 Drama in the Church . . . . . 3 hours
Prepares students to add to the dynamic life of the church through hands-on experience with dramatic readings, readers theater, short dramatic pieces, and full-length plays. Involves creative prayer and introduction to resources for creative additions to worship or outreach. Useful for church leaders, pastors, and teachers as well as actors and performers.