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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

First-year students only. Prerequisites & Notes (Spring)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Sophomore students only. Prerequisites & Notes (Fall)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Sophomore students only. Prerequisites & Notes (Spring)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Junior students only. Prerequisites & Notes (Fall)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Junior students only. Prerequisites & Notes (Spring)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Senior students only. Prerequisites & Notes (Fall)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Senior students only. Prerequisites & Notes (Spring)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Senior students only. Prerequisites & Notes (Fall)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Henderson This non-credit “course” represents one of the two Production Experience requirements for the major and minor.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Henderson This non-credit “course” represents the Stage Mangement production requirement for the major.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructors Henderson, Sutch, Tripathi This course provides an introduction to the various creative elements of making theatre. Lectures, readings, discussions, videos, field trips, critical writing, and laboratory work build understanding of the theatrical event and the fundamental components of stage production. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Prerequisites & Notes First-year and sophomore students only until first day of class.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Henderson What do Lady Gaga, Jeff Bezos, and Leonardo DaVinci have in common? Creative thinking. While creativity might seem a little like the mythical unicorn, with fundamental training, it is possible to discover and hone a creative mindset. This class introduces students to the skills and strategies associated with the creative process as a means to increase productivity and bring deeper and richer meaning to life, both professionally and personally. Students will explore the definition of creativity and examine it as a fundamental component for success and innovation in many fields. By researching various theoretical approaches to the creative process, students will explore how to build their own creative workflow that allows the generation of exciting ideas and the incorporation of flexibility and problem solving skills to bring those ideas to fruition. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts Ways of Knowing requirement. Prerequisites & Notes No prerequisite required and open to students from all disciplines.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Green In this course, students will learn the constituent elements of multiple performance techniques and how to apply those to various theatrical and non-theatrical projects. Through theatre games, exercises, improvisation, group projects, and creative assignments students will develop skills in spontaneity, vocal and physical creativity, active listening, character analysis, role-playing, applying research to creative processes, and group collaboration. SatisfiesVisual and Performing Arts requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Akard Audience expectations for production quality have risen steadily since the days of Greek drama, and the demand for technically literate artists and creators has never been higher. This course aims to empower you, the creator, with both technical and analytical skills you need to turn your idea into a live performance, art installation, or design. Explore how the history of stagecraft can be applied to contemporary challenges. Communicate technical information clearly using a variety of mediums. Utilize industry standard, professional resources to create high quality production elements. This course offers a survey of the different production areas commonly used in live entertainment today. No shop or theatre experience required. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts Ways of Knowing requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Webb, Sutch Study and utilization of the creative elements involved in playwriting with emphasis on character study, dialogue and script shaping. Readings on performance theory will expose students to a wide range of theatrical models and support informed critical analysis and feedback in the writing process. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Instructor Henderson The goal of this course is to introduce you to the methods of management of non-profit cultural institutions in the United States in order to further your understanding of how you fit into this environment, either as an administrator or an artist. You will learn practical skills for the successful management of arts organizations that will also translate into tools for your personal success. Topics we will cover include leadership, marketing, fundraising, financial management and board governance. This class will provide a new perspective on the role of arts managers and an understanding of how capable management practices can strengthen the arts in our country. Satisfies a requirement in the Music major and minor. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Prerequisites & Notes Theatre majors should register for THE 310.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Instructor S. Green This course will introduce students to current artistic and scholarly trends in the fields of theatre and performance. We will look at various different critical methods through which critics, scholars, and practitioners analyze performances and engage in conversations that connect theatrical practices to larger cultural concerns and debates. We will also look at contemporary aesthetic trends and explore the theoretical questions that they raise. In particular we will reflect upon the ways live bodies on stage can tell stories which engage audiences in critical reflection about the world in which they live. Some of the questions we will explore include: How have cultural dialogues about identity - sexuality, race, gender, class, disability - influenced what appears on stage, the ways that audiences react to what they see, and how critics write about it all? How does an audience member’s positionality and identity impact the meanings they make of the stories told? What strategies have artists developed to keep theatre a “live art” in a world dominated by digital media? How can theatre and performance catalyze critical and creative thinking about the world around us? How does theatre invite audiences into imaginative worlds that allow us to envision and fight for a more just and equitable future? Many of the specific conversations will be determined by the performances we are able to see during the “study away” portion of the class. For example, if we are able to attend an immersive performance then we will do an in-depth analysis of the growing popularity of this theatrical form. Students’ understanding of theatre and performance as a form of storytelling that reflects broader cultural ideas, trends, and practices will be augmented through site visits to various cultural institutions (museums, historical landmarks, neighborhoods, etc). This program is conceptualized as a hybrid course that takes lessons from the best practices deployed during remote learning and fuses them with site-specific learning. Week one of the course will be conducted fully remotely. Students will read, research, discuss, write and prepare for the things they will see and visit during weeks 2 and 3. Weeks 2 and 3 will take place in New York City. Students will be engaged in learning for the full day. Below is a proposed schedule for a typical day of learning while in New York. Weeks 4-4.5 of the course will once again be conducted remotely, and consist of writing, synthesis of material seen on the field trip, and completion of a final assignment (a response portfolio/collage). Satisfies Theatre minor requirement. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Costa The course is an experiential and critical study of contemporary devised theatre. Students will create an ensemble theatre troupe that will develop and create an original theatre piece through a series of theatre games, improvisation exercises, and creative writing prompts. It culminates in a public workshop performance. Students with no previous theatre experience are most welcome. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Satisfies a Theatre major and minor requirement. Prerequisites & Notes Offered every other year. No previous acting or theatre experience necessary

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Tripathi From Dior to Lady Gaga, what we wear says something about who we are. This course explores the specific silhouettes and details in fashion from 1900 to the present with a focus on the artistic, social, cultural and political forces that drive design. We will also look at how some theatrical costume designers have created exciting modern performance by translating fashion trends onto the stage. Through lecture, presentations, and hands on projects we will better understand past and existing movements and create our own designs based on historical research. No theatre, design, or drawing experience required! Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Tripathi From Broadway backdrops to theme-park castles, scene painting is the art of transforming blank surfaces into believable worlds. This course introduces students to the methodologies that scenic artists use to make wood look like marble, canvas read like brick, and paint shimmer like water. The class will explore the techniques, tools, and creative processes that guide artists by experimenting with hands-on projects. The course aims to deliver a new perspective on how scene painting can shape the way we experience live performance. No theatre or art background is required-just curiosity and a willingness to get messy. Satisfies Theatre major and minor requirement. Satisfies Art major and minor requirement. Satisfies the Visual, and Performing Arts requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Tripathi This course is an introduction to the tools, techniques, and processes that constitute designing scenery, costumes, and lighting for the stage. Students will practice creating visual compositions and learn the vocabulary and tools necessary for theatre artists to effectively communicate design ideas to each other and to the audience. The class will create a foundation for further work in theatrical design and help students grow as artists, communicators, and theatre practitioners. These methods will be taught through the use of lectures, discussions, exercises, critique and self-reflection, and projects. Satisfies Theatre major requirement. Satisfies theater minor requirement. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts requirement

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Green This course provides a close look at work created for the stage by women since 2000. The analysis of plays written and produced in the 21st century will be set in the context of feminist and queer theory which has offered insights into the cultural function of “women’s work.” Satisfies a requirement in the English major. Satisfies a requirement in the Theatre major or minor. Satisfies a requirement in the Literary and Cultural Representations track of the Gender & Sexuality Studies major and minor. Satisfies a requirement in the Global Literary Theory interdisciplinary minor. Satisfies Justice, Equality and Community requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructors Halliday, Tripathi, Webb Are you seeking to develop your interpersonal skills? Would you like to know how to listen and respond in the moment with others personally and professionally? Acting I is a course designed to teach the student the basic elements of acting including: building an ensemble, analyzing a script, training your body and voice, and developing your impulses. The class will consist of theatre games, improvisational exercises, and scene study. It culminates in a contemporary scene performance. No previous training is necessary. All students are welcome. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Satisfies Theatre Major Requirement

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructors Sutch Examination of traditional methods of play analysis and their application in the development of production plans with a wide variety of theatrical scripts. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Costa, Culpepper Performing Musical Theatre is an introductory course designed to teach students the foundational skills required to perform musical theatre. Students will learn the history of the American Musical and apply that knowledge to their development as performers. Students will perform solos and ensemble songs throughout the semester. The course will include a public performance. (The course has a required lab.) Counts for the Music major and minor Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Instructor Tripathi Digital technology impacts all kinds of live entertainment and performance from Hamilton to Escape Rooms to Superbowl Half Time Shows. This course examines the impact that digital technology has had on the process, implementation, and final presentation of various live entertainment designs. The class explores how visual designers conceptualize, create, and convey their art in the digital age and how audiences experience the conflation of live entertainment and digital technology. Students will learn about and analyze technologies used in theatre, music, theme parks, and other forms of live production through lecture, presentations, and projects. No design or theatre experience necessary! Satisfies a Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Satisfies a requirement in the Digital Studies interdisciplinary minor.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Akard Behind every breathtaking moment in live entertainment is a hidden world of math. This course pulls back the curtain on the physics of the stage, teaching you how to ensure your creative visions are both spectacular and safe. We’ll skip the abstract and dive straight into real-world scenarios-from designing massive scenic elements to understanding machines that move. By investigating the strengths of different materials, you’ll learn to quantify safety and predict failure before it ever happens. No calculus required - just your curiosity for how hidden math of the arts works. Satisfies Physics minor requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Green This course traces theatrical responses to global political events and social movements throughout the 20th century. Through an examination of a variety of materials, including plays, essays, and manifestos, the class examines the ways theatre artists experimented with form and content in articulating their reactions to the human condition of the 20th century. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

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course

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Instructor Henderson The goal of this course is to introduce you to the methods of management of non-profit cultural institutions in the United States in order to further your understanding of how you fit into this environment, either as an administrator or an artist. You will learn practical skills for the successful management of arts organizations that will also translate into tools for your personal success. Topics we will cover include leadership, marketing, fundraising, financial management and board governance. This class will provide a new perspective on the role of arts managers and an understanding of how capable management practices can strengthen the arts in our country. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Prerequisites & Notes For Theatre majors only. All other students should register as THE 210. Cross-listed with THE 210.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Henderson Entrepreneurship in the Arts will offer students the opportunity to develop and implement individualized and collaborative entrepreneurial strategies to aid their artistic ventures. Students will gain an understanding of how to navigate the arts landscape by developing an entrepreneurial mindset to prepare them for future careers in the arts or as an arts supporter. Satisfies Theatre major requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Green This course is an examination of the art, craft, and practice of production dramaturgy. Students will learn how to bring research, script analysis, and interpretation into the theatrical process to support a theatre production’s creative team. Students will gain experience in the art of dramaturgy by building skills in: script analysis, in-depth contextual research, audience engagement, season selection, critical writing, discussion facilitation, educational event design, and more. Satisfies a major requirement in Theatre Satisfies a minor requirement in Theatre Satisifes Gender and Sexuality Studies major and minor requirement Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Costa, Culpepper, Lewis This interdisciplinary course centers on the ground-breaking, innovative musical by Tony-Award-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda. More specifically, it focuses on the artistic process that Miranda followed in transforming white-male-centered, potentially dry Revolutionary history into popular entertainment with a cast whose major roles are played mostly by people of color and whose music mixes hip-hop, rap, and R&B ballads with both traditional American musical theater and classical forms. Miranda’s version of Hamilton’s story is about who owns American history and who has charge of the narrative. He offers a reimagined, inclusive version of the making of America through which everyone gets to be in “the room where it happened.” The course’s starting point is Miranda’s: Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton. From that point on, the course will investigate the Hamilton libretto, musical score, and choreography through a comparison with Chernow’s book and public schools’ telling of American history. Students will often learn experientially through performing aspects of the musical in class. The class will attend a performance of Hamilton at the Blumenthal Performance Center and will enjoy appearances by both other Davidson faculty and guests from outside the college; all such extra expenses of the class have been generously underwritten by a Bacca Humanities grant. Each student will complete a final project for the course that involves an artistic transformation of the type Hamilton represents, whether in creative writing, musical composition, theatrical composition, or analysis in one of those areas that, like the work of a dramaturg or a theatrical director, will be grounded in performance. Satisfies a requirement in the Theatre major. Counts as an Innovation Course in the English major. Satisfies a requirement in the Music major and minor. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts Ways of Knowing requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Sutch, Costa This course strengthens the students’ experiential knowledge of the vocal, physical, and intellectual demands of the acting process. Students will be challenged to embrace a variety of theatrical styles such as heightened contemporary drama, broad comedy, absurdist drama, and language-based plays . Shakespeare. Through class exercises and in-depth scene study each student will be asked to make brave acting choices as they unearth the connections between the acting text and their identity. An introduction to acting for the camera is also included in the course. Prerequisites & Notes Theatre 245. Meets for extra hours; please consult with the instructor. (Fall)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor s Costa, Sutch This course introduces students to the fundamentals of directing for the stage including identifying one’s creative sources as a director, working with actors, analyzing a play text for the stage, learning basic blocking principles, and fostering a productive director-designer relationship. The course culminates in a public performance of contemporary scenes directed by the students. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Satisfies Theatre major requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Green This course investigates the potential for theatre and performance to be catalysts for social change. Focusing on Community-Based Theatre, the course explores ways in which performance has participated in struggles against oppression and has been integral to community-building. Course combines case studies from various historical and geographical contexts with practical activities used by Community-Based Theatre practitioners. Satisfies a major or interdisciplinary minor requirement in Communication Studies. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Satisfies the Justice, Equality, and Community requirement Prerequisites & Notes Meets for extra hours; please consult with the instructor.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Webb How does theatre inform our understanding of Black culture? In the last fifty years, Black playwrights have complicated our perceptions of Blackness by experimenting with content and theatrical form to celebrate, interrogate and (re)define Black identity. Black artists have used theatre to organize communities, share knowledge and cultural wisdom, advocate for social and political activism, and galvanize resistance. Black theatre has become an essential site of inquiry into making sense of the Black experience. In this course, we will use a combination of the Harkness method and Socratic questioning along with narrative and dramatic theory to analyze Black contemporary plays, from 1980 to present day, as we grapple with the cultural politics of Blackness. We will read critical essays to inform our discussions, collaborate in group activities, write informed responses to Black artists’ work, watch video presentations, and attend a live theatre performance. We will build a community that normalizes the discussion of race and culture in a respectful, thoughtful and nuanced manner. Satisfies requirements for the Theatre major and minor. Satisfies the Justice, Equality, and Community requirement. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Green This class surveys theatre created at different historical moments prior to the 20th century. The course examines the various components of theatrical events, from actors and designers to architecture and audience, looking at the ways in which both the creative components of theatrical events and their social and cultural function have changed over time. The course also explores the work of theatre historians in excavating and analyzing the “remains” of theatrical performances. The course combines different modes of investigation and research to illuminate theatrical practices from around the world. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Webb This course explores August Wilson’s groundbreaking ten-play cycle, a monumental achievement in American theatre that chronicles the Black experience in the 20th century. Through close readings, dramatic analysis, and historical contextualization, students will examine how Wilson’s plays give voice to Black life, struggles, triumphs, and cultural legacies. They will investigate Wilson’s use of poetic realism, folklore, the Blues, and African American vernacular traditions to craft narratives that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. This course will challenge students to think critically about how theatre represents diverse perspectives, ideas, and artistic forms, using Wilson’s cycle as a lens to engage with broader discussions on race, identity, and social change. By the end of the semester, they will have developed a nuanced appreciation for Wilson’s artistic contributions and a greater ability to analyze, interpret, and engage with dramatic literature that speaks to the complexities of human experience. Satisfies Theatre major and minor requirement. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Satisfies Cultural Diversity requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Sutch, Costa Group study of selected theatre topics. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructors Costa, Sutch, Staff Advanced acting seminar exploring a variety of dramatic forms. Prerequisites & Notes Theatre 245.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Green This course introduces students to current artists, working methodologies, and scholarship within the fields of theatre and performance. The course focuses on ways broader cultural dialogues about identity-sexuality, race, gender, class, ability-and technological innovation influence what appears on-stage, and the ways that audiences and critics think and write about these performances. Course includes field trips to see live performances. This is a community-based learning course and includes a collaboration with a local community group. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Prerequisites & Notes One previous THE course required or permission of instructor Offered every other year.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Sutch Foundations of vocal technique and movement analysis for the actor. Provides a working knowledge of anatomical and kinesiological principles pertinent to strong and healthy vocal production. Prerequisites & Notes Theatre 245 (Offered every other year.)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Staff For the advanced student with a special topic to be pursued under the direction and supervision of a faculty member. The topic of study must be reviewed and approved by the faculty member before permission is granted for enrollment. Normally, assigned work and criteria for evaluation will be clearly established by the instructor before the beginning of the semester; in all cases this will occur before the end of the Drop/Add period. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Staff Topics normally involve role research, preparation and/or performance. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor required.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructors Costa, Sutch Topics normally involve background research, script analysis, and prompt book preparation in support of directing a full length production. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor required.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Gardner Topics may concentrate on any area of theatre design, including scenery, lighting, costumes, makeup, properties or sound, and normally involve design exercises and projects. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor required.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Green, Staff Play analysis and interpretation in a performance-related context. Topics normally involve research in analytical methodologies as well as participation in production as an assistant to a faculty or guest director. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor required.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Henderson Advanced practicum in play preparation and oversight responsibility for mainstage or 2nd stage production, including rehearsal assistance, promptbook preparation, backstage communications and performance management. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor required.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Staff Topics normally involve writing exercises and a fully-developed original play script. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor required.

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Henderson

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Costa, Sutch, Tripathi A cross-disciplinary study of methods and modes of theatrical production, resulting in the public presentation of a fully realized production or series of productions. Advanced training in a theatrical area of interest: either directing or lighting/scenic design (varies by semester). An introduction to and study of collaborative theatre making according to professional production models. Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite - Either THE 235 or THE 355

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THE

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Tripathi Advanced study of the design and implementation of scenic design for the stage. Continuation of principles covered in THE 335, with special emphasis on practical solutions for specific plays. Process work, including research, play analysis, and drafting will be emphasized. The course concludes in the student designing a one-act play in the Barber Theatre with a student director. Prerequisites & Notes THE 335 (Additional lab hours required.) (Offered every other Spring.)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructors Tripathi Advanced study, through exercises and projects, of the tools, principles and techniques of designing and executing stage lighting, with parallel study of related technical areas. Prerequisites & Notes Theatre 335 (Offered every other Spring.)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructors Sutch Advanced study of one or more production styles involving in-depth research and resulting in class performance. An effort will be made to tailor course content to promote the individual actor’s development. Prerequisites & Notes Theatre 245 and 345

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course

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructors Costa, Sutch Advance study of directing principles and their implementation for the stage. Continuation of developing the director’s aesthetic that began in THE 355, with special emphasis on directing rhythmic, comedic and contemporary non-realism scenes. The course concludes in the student directing a one-act play in The Barber Theatre with a design team. Prerequisites & Notes Theatre 355 (Spring)

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course

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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Instructor Sutch Advanced study of vocal technique and movement analysis for the actor. Provides an in-depth analysis of individual habits and fosters healthy expansion of movement vocabulary and vocal production. Prerequisites & Notes Theatre 245 and 386 (Meets for extra hours; please consult with the instructor.)

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Instructor Green In this course students will research their chosen honors thesis subject, and design plans to complete their scholarly and/or creative year-long project. Students will learn about multiple research methodologies deployed in the fields of theatre studies and theatrical performance, along with processes for giving and receiving feedback on work-in-progress. In this course students will: research the scholarly and artistic context for their chosen thesis subject, design a step-by-step process for completion of the project, learn established methods for critically engaging feedback on artistic work, revise written work and plans for creative work based on feedback received, and formally reflect on each step of the process. Given the individualized nature of such a course, students will toggle between independent work, one-on-one feedback sessions with the instructor, and group meetings with peers. Satisfies Theatre major requirement. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor is required.

Subject

THE

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.davidson.edu

Instructor Green, Staff Required for graduation with honors in Theatre. For Theatre majors only with a 3.5 GPA in the theatre major and an overall GPA of 3.2. Prerequisites & Notes Approval of thesis proposal by May 1st of the previous academic year.

Subject

THE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Catalog

Source

catalog.davidson.edu