This course is designed for both theatre majors and other students interested in performing onstage or working backstage to provide practical experience as a member of a theatre production crew. Students will have the opportunity to perform onstage, or serve as crew members, designers or directors, who may work in several technical or production areas, including stage management, costumes, set design and construction, lighting, sound, properties, house management, and publicity.

Introduction to the theatre through play reading and viewing of selected recordings of staged plays that cover the work of theatre artists, production styles range from the Greeks to the American Musical theatre. Students who enroll in or have completed TH 301 are ineligible to enroll in TH 101.

Current views of theatre in society; theatre as art and ritual and its relationship to other fine arts, the nature of the theatrical metaphor and the aesthetic evaluation by the audience. Career opportunities associated with the art: professional, educational, community, and amateur.

Training the speaking voice; study of vocal mechanism, breathing, projection, articulation, enunciation; practical application of speaking principles in oral interpretation reading; projects.

Theatre Movement and Dance I is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of dance. Dance I is a beginner class. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: None.

Newly developed course material offered for variety and expansion of the course curriculum.

Introduction to basic acting principles and practice involving physical, vocal, improvisatory, and text-based character analysis and performance techniques.

Theatre Movement and Dance II is designed to further the development and understanding of the performers’ body and mind connection. Dance II is an intermediate class. Prerequisites: TH 104 or permission of the instructor

Play-reading in historical context. Study and interpretation of dramatic and performance texts including elements of production, performance practice, form, and style. Representative periods span from Ancients to 18th century.

Play-reading in historical context. Study and interpretation of dramatic and performance texts including elements of production, performance practice, form, and style. Representative periods span from 18th century to Contemporary.

Practical writing lab. Analysis of established texts leads students to creation and development of dramatic monologues, short and one-act plays. Class will culminate in public readings and/or staging of original work.

Performance class; students practice fundamental performance techniques for musical theatre repertoire; fundamental analysis of song forms and acting objectives for solo and scene work from selected styles. Singing, movement and public performance required. Prerequisite: None.

Lecture and laboratory exploration of the concepts of stage drafting, construction and painting. Crew assignment will be required.

Practical experiences in acting and directing through analysis, preparation and performance of scenes and monologues, and other performance exercises. Focus: Realism and Serious Contemporary Drama. Prerequisite: None.

This course is designed for both theatre majors and other students interested in performing onstage or working backstage to provide practical experience as a member of a theatre production crew. Students will have the opportunity to perform onstage, or serve as crew members, designers or directors, who may work in several technical or production areas, including stage management, costumes, set design and construction, lighting, sound, properties, house management, and publicity.

An introductory Theatre course which involves viewing performances and play reading. Production styles range from the Greeks to the American Musical theatre. This course carries a mutual exclusion with the following course; you may not enroll in TH 301 if you have completed TH 101 with a passing grade.

Course is designed to continue to develop dance skills and techniques. Dance III includes jazz, modern, ballet and tap. Prerequisites: TH 204 or permission of the instructor.

Study of developments in playwriting, directing, and acting since WWII to the present with special emphasis on influences that have affected contemporary theatre and drama. Students who enroll in or have completed EN 336 are ineligible to enroll in TH 306/TH 606.

Detailed examination of the drama and theatre of selected Non-Western theatrical forms. Special emphasis is placed upon the relationship of cultural elements to the theatrical event.

Practical writing lab. Analysis of established texts leads students to creation and development of dramatic monologues, short and one-act plays. Class will culminate in public readings and/or staging of original work.

Performance Class; students practice intermediate performance techniques for musical theatre repertoire; analysis of form, style, acting and movement for solo, scene and ensemble work from multiple styles. Singing, movement and public performance required. Prerequisites TH 209 or permission.

Lecture and laboratory exploration of the concepts of stage drafting, construction and painting. Crew assignment will be required.

Study of theatre production for children and youth. Investigation into the Children’s Theatre repertory with special emphasis on playwriting. Development of a philosophy of theatre for children and youth.

Touring area schools as a performer or stage manager throughout a given semester. Preparation, rehearsal and performance of play chosen for a specific age group. Prerequisite: TH 202, TH 313 or consent.

This course will focus on scenic and prop construction. Prerequisite: None.

Costume Construction will teach students how to make costumes and costume accessories. Prerequisite: None.

Light and Sound Production will teach students how to read a light plot, hang/focus lights, write cues and run a light board. Additionally, students will learn how to record and edit sound for theatre productions. Prerequisite: None.

Practical experiences in acting and directing through analysis, preparation and performance of scenes and monologues, and other performance exercises. Focus: Realism, Experimental and Contemporary Comedy. Prerequisite: TH 218 - Acting and Directing Workshop I or consent of instructor

A practical guide to the theory and practice of theatrical makeup. Students will become familiar with the traditional and color theory approaches to makeup. Various conceptual and technical problems will be studied and solved.

Advanced acting course continuing development of skills acquired from Acting I. Emphasis on styles and methods of analysis, interpretation, and portrayal of characters from selected plays, (contemporary to historical period): Prerequisite: TH 202 or instructor permission

AR327 is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills necessary to create digital paintings and drawings using a range of visual art media related to digital processes, including AR/VR and 3D virtual painting. Emphasis of the course is focused on the student.

The study and application of teaching strategies for secondary education certification in speech. Prerequisites: Advisor approval and formal admission to teacher education.

Newly developed course material offered for variety and expansion of the course curriculum.

Students practice analytical skills and apply directing concepts and skills to stage a scene or short play. Prerequisites:TH 202 and TH 211 (Acting I and Stagecraft) or Instructor permission.

TH 403 Acting III : Advanced acting course continuing development of skills acquired from Acting II. Emphasis on ensemble-based styles and methods using text and/or non-text based sources to create character. Prerequisite: TH 320 or Instructor permission.

Examines major cultural, artistic, historical, economic and social influences surrounding the creation, performance and reception of the American Musical.

Study of general principles of Western literary theory and the methods, aims, functions and characteristics of Drama as an art form, derived from and/or illustrated by examples in criticism and reviewing.

Practical writing lab for the development of full-length texts. Advanced critique and rewriting techniques will be employed to assist in script development. Prerequisite: TH 208 or TH 308 or consent.

Performance Class: Students practice advanced performance techniques for musical theatre repertoire; analysis of form, style, acting, movement for solo, scene and ensemble work from varied styles. Singing, movement and public performance required. Prerequisite: TH 309 or permission of the instructor.

Practical introduction and practice in performance theory, collective creation and conceptualization. Creation of theatre piece from existent or original sources.

Majors must complete a faculty mentored project. Specifically developed projects or internships (1-3) in acting, directing, playwriting, design, public relations, and theatre management.