48 courses with the subject THR, 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.
The first semester of a two-semester course which develops musical skills specifically targeted to the Musical Theatre major. The course will use examples and exercises from the musical theatre repertoire in addition to standard materials. The first semester focuses on music theory, keyboard familiarity, and the basics of sight-singing.
The second semester of a two-semester course developing musical skills specifically targeted to the Musical Theatre major. The course will use examples and exercises from the musical theatre repertoire in addition to standard materials. The second semester expands on the skills of music theory, keyboard, and sight-singing and applies them to “real world” learning parameters.
An in-depth course examining musicals from the Golden Age to Contemporary Juke Box. Students will perform snippets and sections from American Musicals, working hands-on as groups working on songs, dances, and texts.
Survey of the stagecraft components of scenic design, construction, lighting and management that are essential to the successful presentation of live theatre.
Examination of the initial process of becoming an actor through improvisation and exercises based on the teachings of Stanislavsky, Adler, Meisner, and Strasberg. Students concentrate on self- observation, discovery, discipline, and connection.
Exploration of acting reality and truthful behavior in imaginary circumstances. Building on Acting 1, students experience exercises that further develop their skills in self-awareness, given circumstances, and 183
Introduce students to the fundamentals of movement, breathing, and body awareness. Creative use Laban, Grotowski, viewpoints and other movement techniques.
Previous Name: THR171 - Production/Rehearsal/Performance 1 Designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in the production of a play. The Lab hours are spent working in specific areas of interest, after consultation and assignment of responsibilities by the instructor. Specific areas available include: house manager, stage manager, acting (major roles), publicity, lights, properties, costumes and makeup, sound, stage crew, business manager, and producer.
Designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in the production of a play. The Lab hours are spent working in specific areas of interest, after consultation and assignment of responsibilities by the instructor. Specific areas available include: house manager, stage manager, acting (major roles), publicity, lights, properties, costumes and makeup, sound, stage crew, business manager, and producer.
Improvement of voice and diction (articulation), relaxation and breathing, resonance, phonation, volume and pitch, rate, emphasis and vocal quality. The sounds of American English to create recognition of various vocal patterns.
Continuation of Voice and Diction 1 with an emphasis on Shakespeare. Examining Shakespearean poetics, use of iambic pentameter, vocal expression in classical dramatic texts, and emphasis on stage projection for lengthy classical plays and monologues.
A continuation of Musical Theatre 1. Advanced study of the fundamentals of singing, dancing, and acting techniques (the triple threat) required for Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre performances, from Golden Age musicals to contemporary works. Special focus will be on one or two areas of the triple threat.
Designed to enable students to develop an individual approach to creating deeper and more developed characters.
Introduces script analysis and the use of text for the actor. Building on the previous 3 acting classes, students demonstrate skills in applying the technique to scenes.
Advanced movement techniques incorporating Laban, Suzuki, Viewpoints, Michael Chekhov’s Psychological Gesture, Mime, Circus Techniques, and other advanced movement skills.
Building on the work of Viola Spolin and Keith Johnston, actors will learn the craft of improv comedy and working spontaneously with an audience. Improvisations will be developed and honed.
Introduce students to the skills required for combat, including hand- to-hand, judo, rapier and sword, and bamboo sticks.
Designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in the production of a play. The Lab hours are spent working in specific areas of interest, after consultation and assignment of responsibilities by the instructor. Specific areas available include: house manager, stage manager, acting (major roles), publicity, lights, properties, costumes and makeup, sound, stage crew, business manager, and producer.
Designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in the production of a play. The Lab hours are spent working in specific areas of interest, after consultation and assignment of responsibilities by the instructor. Specific areas available include: house manager, stage manager, acting (major roles), publicity, lights, properties, costumes and makeup, sound, stage crew, business manager, and producer.
Study of the skills and knowledge required for stage management. Organizational expertise needed to develop rehearsal schedules, production meetings, performance calendars and the stage manager's prompt book. Emphasis on the protocols of working with directors, actors, designers, and crew members, rehearsal schedules, production meetings, performance calendars and the stage manager's prompt book. Emphasis on the protocols of working with directors, actors, designers, and crew members.
Scenic design skills and concepts related to the demands and requirements for the stage and cinema.
Designed to build a scene from contemporary theatre. Scenes are selected from modern works, creating the foundation for scene study.
Follows Acting 5, this advanced scene study course presents students with more complex material from the plays of Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, Pinter, Churchill, Wilson, Williams, Miller, and O'Neill.
Designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in the production of a play. The Lab hours are spent working in specific areas of interest, after consultation and assignment of responsibilities by the instructor. Specific areas available include: house manager, stage manager, acting (major roles), publicity, lights, properties, costumes and makeup, sound, stage crew, business manager, and producer.
Building upon four semesters of actor training and voice lessons, Acting Through Song is a course that synthesizes all the tools necessary to act truthfully and effectively while still singing healthily and beautifully. Attention will be given both to solo songs and audition pieces, as well as scenes that transition from the spoken word to the song.
Designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in the production of a play. The Lab hours are spent working in specific areas of interest, after consultation and assignment of responsibilities by the instructor. Specific areas available include: house manager, stage manager, acting (major roles), publicity, lights, properties, costumes and makeup, sound, stage crew, business manager, and producer.
Principles and practices of directing plays for the stage, emphasizing composition, movement, rhythm, tempo, and basic text analysis. Practical application of the skills needed to block a scene and convey the dramatic story.
Class Hours: 2 This course will explore do's and don't's of the practical audition experience and career planning including practicing audition skills focusing on monologue selection and performance, cold readings, movement/dance calls, warm-ups and basic audition etiquette and protocol. Students will learn how to deal with the business aspects of the profession as well as how to network, negotiating contracts, deal with agents/casting directors, and identify the various Tiers and theatrical venues. Throughout the semester students will be faced with mock auditions and feedback sessions. Students will be asked to approach each audition exactly as they would any professional audition.
Principles and practices of costume design, makeup and technology. Emphasis on the design process, choice of fabric, construction techniques and historical accessories. Design, selection, application of special effects, prosthetics and stage makeup.
This course provides the students with a foundation for the drafting conventions utilized in the entertainment industry. Students will be trained in the two CAD programs most commonly used by entertainment professionals, AutoCAD and Vectorworks.
Advanced problems in scenic design, specifically multi-set shows and musicals, will be addressed utilizing a variety of studio skills.
An Introduction to basic costume construction techniques used in theater. Emphasis on basic sewing and construction (both hand and machine), measuring and fitting, pattern cutting, costume shop equipment, garment care, fabric identification, and construction of a period costume.
The art of lighting design including methods, script interpretation and practical applications to the live stage and studio.
Theatre Workshop examines the creation of a theatrical experience using the tools of theatre: acting, musical theatre, set design, lighting, and costuming. It is designed to provide students with an ensemble experience, building and creating a theatrical piece that incorporates original material, established plays, and combines the multiple areas of theatre for creativity and cooperative learning.
This course examines classical plays, specifically Shakespeare. Emphasis will be on acting in classic plays, physicality of performing in classical plays, and breaking down classical text. This course will include verse speaking, using lambic Pentameter, and techniques for non- poetic dialogue.
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Preparation for Senior Showcase 2. Students will work on scenes, monologues, and design portfolios for the performing arts industry. Senior Showcase 1 is an exploratory course, allowing students to test and develop their auditions or designs required for the industry.
Senior Showcase 2 is the preparation and execution of a Senior Showcase in New York and potentially elsewhere for agents and casting directors. Students will finalize scenes, songs, monologues, and design portfolios for the performing arts industry. Senior Showcase 2 is a performance and creative course, where students hone their audition or design skills required for the industry.
Designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in the production of a play. The Lab hours are spent working in specific areas of interest, after consultation and assignment of responsibilities by the instructor. Specific areas available include: house manager, stage manager, acting (major roles), publicity, lights, properties, costumes and makeup, sound, stage crew, business manager, and producer.
Designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in the production of a play. The Lab hours are spent working in specific areas of interest, after consultation and assignment of responsibilities by the instructor. Specific areas available include: house manager, stage manager, acting (major roles), publicity, lights, properties, costumes and makeup, sound, stage crew, business manager, and producer.
Uses Photoshop as a means of rendering for the stage and introduces students to basic 3D virtual modelling techniques and programs.
Advanced work in Production/Design in students' area of interest under the close supervision of a faculty mentor.
In this class, students will build upon the lighting basics they learned in
This course teaches the students elements of projection design as well as 3D virtual modeling and pre-visualization. Theatre Arts – Dance Courses
Source: Five Towns College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
