21 courses with the subject THTR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
THTR 0111Theatrical Productions
The Theater Arts program presents two to four theatrical productions each semester, ranging from small-scale, student-directed shows to large, main- stage performances. Students must be enrolled to participate in one or more of these productions. Participation can be as a performer, technician, and/or administrative assistant, and may include acting, singing, dancing, design, construction, musical accompaniment, crew, front-of-house support, writing of original material to be staged, or any combination of these in support of a show. Students are not required to work on all the productions in the semester, but are required to participate in at least one, including a minimum two hours of non-performance support for any production for which they volunteer. Students may register after the drop/add period, as cast and crew lists are posted periodically throughout the semester. Students may also register for as many semesters as they choose. Fall and spring semesters. 0 credits
for the Singing Actor This course incorporates movement, acting and vocal techniques for those interested in musical theater. Course study to culminate in a scenes recital. Students may enroll in the course as many times as desired. Fall and spring semesters. 0 credits.
for the Dancing Actor This course incorporates dance and movement techniques for those interested in musical theater. Students will learn selected dance vocabulary and choreographed sequences, movement analysis, and audition and performance techniques. Students will also be required to submit a written analysis of each of the dance selections. The course will culminate in a final performance. Fall and spring semesters. 0 credits.
Aesthetic Inquiry Arts (AI-A) Visual & Creative Inquiry (VCI) This is a broad survey course covering both the major plays, movements and artists associated with Theater as an art form and the methods and terms used when making and evaluating theater. Students learn about the conventions and elements of a variety of movements and subgenres, including Greek, Elizabethan, Restoration/Royal, Re- alism, Astheticism, Neo-Classical, Comedy for of Manners, American Poetic Realism, and the Modern Theater. Recent additions to the course curriculum also include units on August Wilson and the Black Theater Arts Movement, Tony Kushner and the LGBTQ Theater from the 1980s to present and more recent, contemporary Broadway. Spring semester.
This course will provide students with an introduction to Ballet through a study of its basic principles, practices and terminology. Through movement participation, students will learn barre and floor Ballet combinations and technique culminating in a Ballet final. We will also explore Ballet history through lectures, written assignments and films. Fall semester. 4 credits
This course will explore the history and importance of dance. It will also familiarize students with a broad range of dance techniques and vocabularies such as Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Cardio, Latin, and Yoga. Through movement participation and dancing as a group, it will introduce students to a range of musical rhythms and body organization patterns. Instruction will include dancing in class, class lectures, films, and handouts; written analyses will also be required. Students will be able to demonstrate the skills they learned in their final. Spring semester.
This course analyzes selected plays by British, European, American and world dramatists of the 20th century, with close attention to the evolving methods and sensibilities associated with the cultural movements of naturalism, modernism, and postmodernism. Writers may include Ibsen, Shaw, Wilde, Brecht, Beckett, O’Neill, Soyinka, Churchill, Kushner, Friel, and Wilson. Fall semester, even years.
This course is a production-oriented study of movement, acting and improvisation techniques. Students practice rehearsal methods, text analysis and interpretation, and learn the basic fundamentals of acting. Students perform scenework as well as
Basics of acting are applied to specific styles and genres, including Greek Drama, Elizabethan Theater, Restoration Comedy, Comedy of Manners and Realism. Students present scenes from classic plays and study the conventions of various major periods in theater history. Spring semester.
to Stage The course combines the reading of a small selection of Shakespeare’s plays with a performance component in which students prepare scenes for class presentation. Students also consider staging and performance issues by attending live performances and by analyzing film versions of the plays. By adding a theatrical dimension to the traditional study of texts, the course translates the written word into that complex of speech and action that brings drama to life. Fall semester, even years.
This course provides an introduction to principles of the body in motion and its application to dance and other movement techniques. Students will investigate physiology through movement exploration, observation, reading assignments, and written analyses. Various theories will be considered, including experiential anatomy, Laban Movement Analysis, and Bartenieff Fundamentals. Through these methods, students will improve physical performance and increase range of expression. Spring semester. 4 credits 2024-2025 Academic Catalog s 317
Techniques for the Singing Actor This course provides singer-actors who have already taken THTR0312 with weekly vocal coaching sessions in order to deepen their connection with the various skills required to prepare for a performance on stage. The students will receive individual attention in a workshop setting, aimed at improving diction, rhythm, phrasing, breath control, emotive expression, listening skills and practice habits. While the majority of the time will be spent in song and peer discussion, students will receive the chance to work as a class on common topics that arise. The class will culminate in a performance at the end of the semester, in which everyone will be required to participate. Fall and spring semesters.
for the Dancing Actor This course incorporates dance and movement techniques for those interested in musical theater. Students will learn selected dance vocabulary and choreographed sequences, movement analysis, and audition and performance techniques. Students will also be required to submit a written analysis of each of the dance selections. The course will culminate in a final performance. Fall and spring semesters.
This course offers study and analysis of for theater history and topical readings. Indi vidual research projects by class members are required. Spring semester, even years.
Production Additionally: At least three performances and/or technical work as part of a live program DISTINCTION IN THE FIELD A student wishing to apply for Distinction in the Field of Theater Arts must complete a project that is in addition to the required senior capstone project. It can be a paper, a recital, directing a work of theater, or another project approved by the Theater Arts Program Chair. A student wishing to receive Distinction in the Theater Arts must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all Theater Arts courses taken. Regardless of the nature of the project, the student will also have to pass an oral examination given by the Theater Arts advisor in which knowledge of the historical and stylistic issues related to the topic of the project will be assessed. 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 169 Programs of Study for
Students will learn the elements of a well- made play, guidelines for submission of manuscripts professionally to theater companies and dramatists’ organizations, elements of drama, crafting of stage directions, and the process of producing, acting in, and directing original work. To this end, students will each develop a new play workshop-style and also read from, act in, and direct scenes from these original works. Emphasis will be placed on writing specifically for actors and directors. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits
This internship is designed to offer the student related experience in a theater company, organization or talent agency. of department chair Fall and spring semesters.
