42 courses with the subject TH, 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.
This course provides exercises in acting techniques with an emphasis on truth, realism and powers of observation and concentration, while basic elements of script analysis for scene study will be included. Enrollment is limited to BFA in Acting majors and BFA in Musical Theatre majors. Credit(s): 3
This course is the second in a sequence of four. It builds upon the skills acquired in Acting I and continues the study of techniques with an emphasis on truth, realism and powers of observation and concentration, while continuing to build on elements of script analysis. Enrollment is limited to BFA in Acting majors and BFA in Musical Theatre majors. Credit(s): 3
This course explores the creative elements of theatre as an art form, the collaborative involvement of playwright, director, producer, actor, designer and audience, and the evolution of this art form from the classical period to present day. Credit(s): 3
Study of stage terminology, theatre games and acting techniques with emphasis on observation, concentration and stimulating the imagination. Script analysis in preparation for scene presentation. Open to students from all curricula. Course is taught with such texts as Stanislavski’s ”An Actor Prepares” and “Building a Character” and Uta Hagen’s “Respect for Acting”. Credit(s): 3
This course is the first in a sequence of movement training for the actor with emphasis on increasing kinesthetic awareness, eliminating tension and physical habits, and finding power in a neutral physical instrument. The student will learn to overcome inhibitions and free the body through work on relaxation, flexibility, articulation, centering, ensemble work and non-verbal expression. Enrollment is limited to theatre majors. Credit(s): 3
This course provides a foundation for work within the American musical theatre canon. Students experience a variety of musical theatre repertoire as they learn, choreograph, direct and perform in a collaborative setting. Fundamentals of auditioning and solo work are included. Credit(s): 2
This course is the first in a series of three classes designed to train BFA in Acting majors to produce neutral, supported and resonant voice production with a flexible articulating instrument, demonstrating a marketable sound for the professional theatrical marketplace. This course will focus on the foundational elements of anatomy and production while utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet with a diagnostic evaluation of the individual student. Credit(s): 3
This course is designed for the musical theatre actor to develop skills in vocalization, projection, articulation and interpretation of the spoken word for the stage, demonstrating a marketable instrument for the working professional. Credit(s): 3
This course is an in-depth study and application of methods for singing musical theatre styles. Instruction will consist of training and discussion of relevant techniques and solutions. Through songs, students will explore various vocal styles found in musical theatre while maintaining vocal health. This course will also cover treatment of vowels, consonants, and song authenticity. Credit(s): 1
This course is the third in a sequence of four that will further develop the actor’s skills in modern realism through exercise work and scene work to be performed and critiqued in class. Credit(s): 3
This course is the fourth in a sequence of four that continues the development of the actor through exercise work and work on scenes and monologues from modern playwrights. Credit(s): 3
This course provides an introduction to scene-song integration in musical theatre. Students apply acting techniques to early 20th-century and Golden Age theatre genres and explore contemporary monologues and music theatre solo material. Credit(s): 2
This course focuses on the relationship of movement to characterization and storytelling. Students will expand and develop kinesthetic awareness and connect the actor’s inner life, imagination and expressive body, while building ensemble through group storytelling. Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on critical analysis of dramatic literature as preparation for production and performance. Working primarily with scripts from the nineteenth century to the present, students will examine core textual elements within the plays’ cultural contexts and their transformation into physical theatrical production elements. Credit(s): 3
This course is the second in a series of three classes designed to train BFA in Acting majors to produce neutral, supported and resonant voice production with a flexible articulating instrument, demonstrating a marketable sound for the professional theatrical marketplace. It will build upon the work of TH 148 and focus on key exercise work with practical application. Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to build upon the skills demonstrated in TH 148 and TH 249 with an emphasis on an even broader sound for heightened language work elevating from General American Speech to that of Standard American. Students will continue the skills acquired in TH 148 and TH 249 focusing on the opening of the vocal apparatus and the application of skills needed for heightened language plays. In addition, students will learn techniques of analyzing Shakespeare and other verse plays for speaking and interpretive purposes. Credit(s): 3
This course demonstrates the practical skill set utilized in creating dialects for the stage. The International Phonetic Alphabet is applied in this course to domestic and foreign dialects. Credit(s): 3
This course explores the evolution of the musical as an art form, from its earliest inception in ancient Greek “lyric theatre” to the present day. While an emphasis will be placed on native historical musical theatre traditions found in the U.S. (Minstrelsy, Variety, Extravaganza, Vaudeville, Burlesque and Musical Comedy), the importance of foreign influences (Opera, Zarzuela, Singspiel and Operetta) and the immigrant experience will all be examined as contributing factors to the development of the contemporary musical. Credit(s): 3
In this course, students apply previous core acting training to acting on camera. The course introduces core skill adjustments to camera performance, additional specific camera acting techniques, camera and set vocabulary and on-set awareness. Credit(s): 2
This course is designed to develop the actor’s vocal and stage movement skills for performing material from a variety of period and theatrical styles. Historical and contextual background for different theatre traditions will be included. Credit(s): 3
This course is designed for the actor to develop textual, vocal and physical skills for performing the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Students will learn the history and context of the Elizabethan stage and the influence of Shakespeare on modern and global stages and film. Credit(s): 3
This course teaches analysis of the play from a director’s viewpoint with practical experience of breaking down a script into dramatic elements and staging portions of plays for class. This includes study of various theatrical styles. Credit(s): 3
This course provides a comprehensive survey of the theatrical performance industry/industries, national markets, unions, strategies for self-branding and introduction to basic entrepreneurial tools and skills needed to self-market to the profession. Basic finance, artistic interview and writing skills needed for the artistic career will be introduced. The basics in industry etiquette, problem solving, artistic community building and networking will be identified. Credit(s): 3
This course is an exploration of the craft of playwriting. The basic tools of formatting, character, theme, plot, structure, and dialogue will be applied practically through exercises and writing assignments. The course will include analysis of contemporary playscripts, as well as discussion of other genres of dramatic writing such as screenwriting. Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to beginning and intermediate level skills in the art of stage combat. This course will focus heavily on combat safety and performance for the stage. Primary disciplines include unarmed and single rapier techniques. Introduction of other weaponry and techniques at the discretion of the instructor. Credit(s): 3
This course covers the development of European and Asian drama, theatre architecture, companies and styles from antiquity to the early modern period. Credit(s): 3
This survey course covers the performers, songwriters, producers, directors and choreographers who contributed to the advancement of the American Musical Theatre starting in the early 20th century and culminating with currently running Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. Topics will also include the evolution of the film musical and its impact on the development of the musical form. Credit(s): 3
This course prepares students for the senior acting showcase. Students survey a variety of performance materials, structure the presentation of the selected materials, and create a production plan for the marketing and presentation of senior acting showcase to a selection of professional industry representatives. Credit(s): 1
In this course, students will participate in major theatrical productions. Audition required. Credit(s): 2
This course builds upon the exercises and foundational work from TH 300, Acting for the Camera. It continues the practical application of truthful acting techniques adapted to the unique demands of television and film, focusing on the actor’s instrument, knowledge of text and ability to react emotionally, spontaeously and sensorily to create fully developed characters on camera. Credit(s): 2
This course refines the core acting skills with an emphasis on application to a variety of industry audition experiences in all mediums. Credit(s): 3
This course provides the acting student the opportunity to develop core entrepreneurial skills necessary for the acting professional entering the industry in any market. Credit(s): 3
This course builds upon the techniques taught in TH 203 , Acting Through Song. Emphasis is placed on contemporary, post Golden-Age repertoire. Students will explore a range of musical theatre scenes from varying styles including concept pieces, thru-sung musicals, and non-realism. Credit(s): 2
This course allows for continued exploration of specific characters from the American musical theatre canon. Emphasis is placed on expanding Contemporary, Golden Age and Pop/Rock repertoire as they pertain to audition technique for the industry. Credit(s): 2
This course builds on the work of TH 391 Showcase Preproduction. Students create a structured company and performance for industry showing. Students will rehearse and produce a showcase and procure industry representation for Showcase II workshops. Credit(s): 3
This course requires the student ensemble to perform their senior showcase for industry representatives and to perform necessary liaison duties regarding the transport, housing, and hospitality of hosted representatives if brought to campus. If the Showcase is presented in another market location, students will be responsible for the follow through of all booking and attendance by the industry representatives. Credit(s): 3
This course is a culminating experience for BFA in Acting majors. Students will be trained in commercial, industrial, narrative and character voiceover techniques. Enrollment is limited to BFA in Acting (required course) and BFA in Musical Theatre majors (elective course). Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on audition repertoire (“the book”) preparation and development. Students will expand and polish audition material in a wide variety of styles and periods. The course will culminate in several professional auditions for agents and casting directors in master class format. This course is required of graduating seniors in the BFA in Musical Theatre curriculum and must be presented only in the academic year of the student’s raduation. Credit(s): 3
This course provides practical experience (150 hours minimum) in a professional theatrical sound setting. Credit(s): 3
This course prepares the student for Senior Repertoire and Showcase. Students will develop and produce the Virtual Showcase, to be distributed to NY/LA casting directors and talent agents. Students will also begin work on their live showcase which is presented to the NY Theatre, TV and Film Industry during the spring. Credit(s): 1.5
This course is an investigation of a specialized topic within theatre. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
This course allows for guided individualized study of projects in theatre, which may be used to fulfill theatre electives only. Projects must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs and the division chair and/or program coordinator prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
Source: Shenandoah University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
