89 courses with the subject THE, 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.
Offered: Every fall semester This course is an introduction to the methods and practices of stagecraft and design which includes units on tools, materials, scenic elements, costumes, properties, lighting and sound production.
Offered: Every spring semester This course introduces students to the art of singing musical numbers. Focus is placed on singing as an ensemble in the chorus of a Broadway style musical. Blending, proper support and phrasing as a group/ ensemble will be emphasized. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Every spring semester This course rounds out musical theatre training. Performers participate in the process of performing and/ or building the production elements of the shows in Theatre season. The student will have a role and/ or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and also may be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals, or photo calls.
urs THE 1150 Acting I: Basic Acting Techniques 3
Offered: Every fall semester This course includes technical theater projects in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production to gain a full experience of a theatrical season. Attendance at every designer presentation, load-in, designer run, dress rehearsal, photo call, strike, and debriefing is mandatory; and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, and technical rehearsals.
Offered: Every fall semester In Acting One, the emphasis is on the individual’s awareness of relaxation, concentration, focus, and attention
Offered: Every fall semester The lab course rounds out actor training. Actors participate in the process of performing and/or building the production elements of the shows in the mainstage season. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Every spring semester Actors develop their vocal instrument through a series of exercises designed to increase their vocal range and expressive capabilities while developing full body awareness. A specific system of training is used to increase fitness for performance as well as expressiveness in vocal and physical expression. Pieces of text are introduced as the impulse for vocal and physical choices. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Every spring semester This course is an introduction to the methods of basic body block patterns used in stage costume practice. Shirts, blouses, sleeves, pants and other costume patterning methods will be explored. Practical, hands-on experience of taking a costume from concept to completion is explored.
Offered: Every spring semester This course includes technical theater projects in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production to gain a full experience of a theatrical season. Attendance at every designer presentation, load-in, designer run, dress rehearsal, photo call, strike, and debriefing is mandatory; and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, and technical rehearsals.
Offered: Every spring semester In Acting II, the study of skills learned in Acting I is continued. Stanislavski based techniques are introduced The focus is on the specific technique that sets an actor in motion physically, emotionally, and verbally. The actor works to develop emotional truth, moment-to-moment life, and wants to performance. Performance is developed vocally and physically.
Offered: Every spring semester The lab course rounds out actor training. Actors participate in the process of performing and/or building the production elements of the shows in the mainstage season. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
General Education: Artistic/Literary course, Humanities course Offered: Every semester This course involves the exploration of how theatre as an art form has evolved, including some exposure to the major historical periods in the development of theatre and how actors, directors, and designers function. For non-majors only.
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Offered: Periodically based on student need This course introduces students to the various structures and key elements of arts organizations, including a history and overview of non-profit organizations, financial management, and the role of the board of directors.
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Offered: Every spring semester This course continues the study of the art of singing musical numbers. Focus is placed on singing and performing as a solo artist in a cabaret setting or as a soloist within a traditional musical theatre production. Text exploration will be the focus with the breaking down of the patterns within the song given to the performer by the composer and lyricist.
Offered: Every spring semester This course rounds out musical theatre training. Performers participate in the process of performing and/ or building the production elements of the shows in Theatre season. The student will have a role and/ or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and also may be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals, or photo calls.
Total credit hours = 20 If a major in English elects to pursue a minor in creative writing, the 20 credit hours for the minor may not apply to the major (i.e., 20 distinct additional credit hours). The additional required 2 credit hours can come from repeating ECM 3450, taking 2 credit hours of ECM 2410 Student Publications Practicum, or a pre-approved internship/ directed study. Minor: English Required Courses: Course number Course title Credit hours Choose two of these courses: 8
Offered: Every fall semester This course includes technical theater projects in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production to gain a full experience of a theatrical season. Attendance at every designer presentation, load-in, designer run, dress rehearsal, photo call, strike, and debriefing is mandatory; and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, and technical rehearsals.
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Offered: Fall semesters, 2027 and 2029 This course includes technical theater projects done in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Every fall semester In Acting Three, students continue to explore their craft using the acting techniques developed by Sanford Meisner. Focus is on the partner, moment-to-moment life, impulses, and emotional preparation through a specific series of steps and exercises. This work is then applied to scenes and monologues. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Every fall semester The lab course rounds out actor training. Actors participate in the process of performing and/or building the production elements of the shows in the mainstage season. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Every fall semester This course involves lecture and the discussion of the theories of stage direction with an emphasis on dramati analysis, production planning and organization, problem solving duties and directorial responsibilities. Practical direction of monologues and scenes from contemporary dramatic literature will occur. An entire production to be directed by the student may result, based upon approval by the instructor.
Offered: Every fall semester This course includes laboratory participation in management and/or directing activities for the department. Evaluation by faculty is based on the degree of professional attitude, activity, and performance. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Every spring semester This course is an introduction to the practice of stage management for theatre. Topics covered include: organization, communication, interpersonal relations, the production process, rehearsal and performance procedures, and documentation. This includes an emphasis on the practical, day-to-day details in the stage management process. This course will culminate in a finished prompt book for a play.
Offered: Every spring semester This course includes laboratory participation in management and/or directing activities for the department. Evaluation by faculty is based on the degree of professional attitude, activity, and performance. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
THE courses Electives 9 Total hours = 20 Minor: Dance Greensboro College offers a minor in dance. Please see the section of this Catalog entitled Dance for those minor requirements.
Offered: Every spring semester This course includes technical theater projects done in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course is a survey of world styles of design and the forces which have influenced or shaped decorative elements of various cultures and societies. The principles of composition as well as elements of design are explored as relates to architecture, furniture, art, clothing, and other items from the different areas of the world. Completion of style exercises, a visual exploration of the variety of decoration and study of conceptual methods will expand the student’s awareness of the diversity that is available for appropriate implementation in their work as theatre artists.
Offered: Every spring semester Teaches and requires skills needed for playing Elizabethan drama with particular attention given to language and movement using the works of Shakespeare as the basis of exercises and scene work. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Every spring semester The lab course rounds out actor training. Actors participate in the process of performing and/or building the c production elements of the shows in the mainstage season. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Every fall semester This course is an introduction to the methods and practices of stagecraft which includes units on tools, materials, hardware, stage rigging hardware, scenic elements, and electricity, lighting and sound equipment introduction. Lectures will combine with practical experience in a laboratory shop setting.
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Total credit hours = 83 for B.F.A. degree Major: Art: Sculpture Required Courses: Course number Course title Credit ho
Offered: Every spring semester This course includes technical theater projects done in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This class is designed to study the history, relevance, and art form of spoken word poetry. The class will be an interdisciplinary elective in which students will create their own work as well as study and critique the work of others. The focus of this course will be creative writing as well as performance and delivery. Students will learn to work independently as well as with a group to complete assignments. Choreography and collaborative works will also be implemented. Student will discover and develop their own unique voices, and understand how our voices, our stories are vital in building community and building legacy. This class will show students how this art form connects us all and how they can not only grow and change themselves, but also the world around them. Cross-listed with ECM 2350. This is a cross-listed course; students planning to use the course to satisfy requirements for their major in THE or ECM should use the major prefix when enrolling in the class (i.e. THE for theatre majors, ECM for ECM majors).
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course explores the history, theory, philosophy, and application of drama as it is used in the education o children and youth. This course will address performance orientation ranging from improvisation to scripted works, include application to basic school curriculum and adaptation of a variety of literary works. While open to all students, this course is mainly geared toward elementary education, middle grades education, and special education majors.
Offered: Periodically based on student need Required for all students seeking theatre licensure, optional for other students taking THE 3000. Early fieldwork is a series of involved experiences sequentially planned to allow developmental opportunities for prospective teachers in actual classroom situations. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation for fieldwork assignments.
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Offered: Every fall semester This course will focus on the audition experience for a successful musical theatre performance. This will include preparing the musical theatre audition package, which includes songs from a variety of styles and composers. Dance combinations focusing on a variety of styles of choreography may also be included. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Every fall semester The lab course rounds out musical theatre training. Performers participate in the process of performing and/ or building the production elements of the shows in a Theatre season. The student will have a role and/ or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and also may be required at production meetings, work calls, Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 393 rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals, or photo calls.
Offered: Every spring semester The lab course rounds out musical theatre training. Performers participate in the process of performing and/ or building the production elements of the shows in a Theatre season. The student will have a role and/ or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and also may be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals, or photo calls.
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Offered: Every fall semester This lab course rounds out actor training. Actors participate in the process of performing and/or building the production elements of the shows in the mainstage season. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Every spring semester This course will explore various approaches to working with actors. Methods examined include auditioning techniques, character development, concept, and the rehearsal process. Practical direction of scenes will occur, drawn from plays in the mode of psychological realism. Prerequisite: Theatre major or the instructor’s approval.
Offered: Every spring semester
Offered: Every fall semester This course will include special problems in stage management in theatre, including the topics of record keeping and touring. Reference will be made to the procedures and regulations established by Actor’s Equity Association. There will be an emphasis on the continued development of skills in the areas of organization and communication.
Offered: Every fall semester This course includes laboratory participation in management and/or directing activities for the department. Evaluation by faculty is based on the degree of professional attitude, activity, and performance. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Every spring semester This course includes technical theater projects in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production to gain a full experience of a theatrical season. Attendance at every designer presentation, load-in, designer run, dress rehearsal, photo call, strike, and debriefing is mandatory; and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, and technical rehearsals.
Offered: Every spring semester This course is an evolutionary workshop that will aid the student in developing a Meisner-based approach to acting as it applies specifically to film and television. Assignments include memorized scenes, character research, reading screenplays and texts, and exploration of the creative life in front of a camera. Students will begin to explore the technical aspects of acting for the camera while preserving the integrity of a foundation of truth and reality. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Every spring semester This lab course rounds out actor training. Actors participate in the process of performing and/or building the production elements of the shows in the mainstage season. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals, or photo calls.
Offered: Every fall semester This course introduces ACAD-Autocad LT./Autocad software as a drawing and communication tool. Topics will include drawing, layers, coordinate systems, editing, file management, dimensioning, modifying, blocks, attributes, and external references printing or plotting. Adobe and Affinity software’s pictorial modifications and art graphic applications will also be introduced. The study will be directed toward applications in Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 395 Technical Theatre and related fields. Some Windows experience is helpful but will be introduced as it relates to the listed software.
Offered: Every fall semester This course includes technical theater projects done in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2028 and 2030 This course is the continued study of the techniques and methods of stage design, including further development of design responses and rendering ability. The course affords the opportunity of the assessment of the student’s progress in theatrical design. The student will create several designs from the analysis of text to complete project visualization.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2028 and 2030 This course includes technical theater projects done in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Every spring semester This course introduces students to the methods of evaluating, designing and styling hair for theater. Students will learn styling techniques, products, tools, safety, styling analysis, and creating finished looks. Analysis of photos, historical documentation, and design sketches will be practiced. Practical, hands-on experience will occur.
Offered: Every fall semester An introduction to the basics of Costume Crafts. This course introduces students to the methods of creating, repairing, and maintaining of crafts such as accessories, shoes, gloves and parasols. Practical, hands-on experience will be explored. Advanced sewing techniques will be used. Analysis of photos and design sketches will be practiced. Practical, hands-on experience will occur.
Offered: Every spring semester This course is a study of hats including design, construction, and the effects on performance. Instruction in proper use of tools and equipment, identification of materials, costume history, and hands on experience in hat construction and sewing techniques is utilized.
Offered: Every fall semester This course introduces students to the methods of evaluating, patterning, and construction of dancewear used for costuming. Advanced sewing techniques will be used. Analysis of photos and design sketches will be practiced. Practical, hands-on experience will occur.
General Education: Artistic/Literary category Offered: Periodically based on student need This course covers special topics in theatre with an emphasis on developing the student’s knowledge of and appreciation for selected art forms. This course is offered online only.
Offered: Every fall semester This course introduces the student to the business aspect of a performance career. Students will learn how to market themselves, how to format their theatre resume, information about unions for performers, and the hard facts about earning a living as an actor.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course assists the prospective theatre teacher in acquiring strategies, techniques, methods, and attitude for teaching theatre K-12. Topics include classroom organization and management, exceptional populations, curriculum issues, performance production and design, instructional trends, knowledge and use of resources and technology, legal responsibilities and professional obligations. Open to enrollment from elementary education, middle grades education, and special education majors.
Offered: Periodically based on student need Required for all students seeking theatre licensure. For course description, see THE 3000.
in the internship; completion of internship contract with the Director of Career and Personal Development, including required permissions Offered: Periodically based on student need This course offers students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical experiences in the field and learn about vocational options in theatre. The major in theatre with directing or stage management emphasis requires a 4-hour internship. For information on policies and procedures for enrolling in internships, see the section of this Catalog entitled Internships 3800.
Catalog 2025-2026 Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-2026 283 1 THE 4110 Play Analysis 4 3 THE 4130 Sound Design 4
Offered: Spring semesters, 2028 and 2030 This course teaches play analysis from a practical perspective for students who intend to perform, direct, design, build, or administrate within the collaborative productive process. The class will view and respond to written plays, theatrical productions, and video performances from various theatrical traditions.
Offered: Every fall semester This course introduces students to the methods of evaluating, patterning, and construction of a suit jacket and other tailoring techniques. Advanced sewing techniques will be used. Analysis of photos and design sketches will be practiced. Practical, hands-on experience will occur.
Offered: Every fall semester This course includes technical theater projects in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production to gain a full experience of a theatrical season Attendance at every designer presentation, load-in, designer run, dress rehearsal, photo call, strike, and Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 397 debriefing is mandatory; and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, and technical rehearsals.
c Catalog 2026-2027 Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 289 0 THE 4230 Scene Painting
s Prerequisite: Theatre major/minor or permission of the instructor Offered: Periodically based on student need This course offers a variety of topics that enhance the actor’s skills. Topics may include Improvisation, Viewpoints, Suzuki, Physical Theatre, Stage Combat, Mask work to Commedia Dell’Arte, Devising Original Work, Sketch Comedy, Solo Performance. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Every spring semester This course concentrates on specific needs in stage management which could include staff management problems when working with diverse theatre organizations, and other issues related to the responsibilities of the stage manager. Practical application of these studies occurs as production activities are assigned. A portfolio of the student’s materials will be reviewed.
Offered: Every spring semester This course includes laboratory participation in management and/or directing activities for the department. Evaluation by faculty is based on the degree of professional attitude, activity, and performance. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals, or photo calls.
Offered: Every spring semester This course introduces students to the methods of evaluating, planning, and managing a theater shop. Discussions include health and safety, communication, human resources, planning for show builds, rentals, costume stock, tracking inventory, and garment care. Practical, hands-on experience will occur.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2028 and 2030 This course is a study of the techniques and methods of scene painting including further development of design responses and rendering abilities. This course also will familiarize the student with the nature of color in pigment, the role of the scenic artist, the mural artist and the history and nature of painting in Theatre, Film, Commercial and Residential settings. Practical development of scaled painting projects is an integral part of this course.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2027 and 2029 This course includes technical theater projects done in support of each production during the semester. The student will have a role and/or assignment on each production in order to gain a full appreciation of a theatrical season. Attendance at every load-in and strike is mandatory and may also be required at production meetings, work calls, rehearsals, costume parades, technical rehearsals or photo calls.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course presents special topics in theatre. May be repeated for credit under different topics.
Offered: Every fall semester The capstone course involves the instruction of various techniques of the presentation of the acting and musical theatre, costume theatre, design and technical theatre, directing and management, or the education portfolio, including choice, preparation, and evaluation of material and theatre resume. This course serves as an opportunity for students to reflect on their varied experiences in pursuit of the major.
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