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This course is a study of major plays from classical Greece to the modem era, focusing on reading and interpreting these works as literary documents intended for performance. Students study scripts within both the original and contemporary performance contexts.
This course is an exploration of the historical events that have shaped the decorative arts in different ages. Students study the craft, architecture, decor, clothing, mannerisms, politics, social attitudes, and economic conditions as sources for creating the visual/sensory world of a theatrical production in an appropriate historical context.
This course is an introduction to performing in plays written in verse and includes special vocal requirements of classical plays as well as semiotic analysis.
This course is a study of basic techniques of stage direction and production. A minimum of 15 lab hours is required.
This course is an overview of the history of theatre in America, beginning with Native American rituals and finishing with an examination of the significant trends in American drama as the 21st century unfolds.
This course is an historical and aesthetic study of theatre in the Western European tradition from ancient times through the Renaissance. Special emphasis is on the function of theatre in each society studied.
This course is an historical and aesthetic study of theatre in the Western European tradition from the Renaissance through the 20th Century. Special emphasis is on the function of theatre in each society studied.
This is a course in which students work in specific areas of theatre which hold special interest for them. Students may study the work of innovative theorists or professionals, styles, or personal development in performance or production technique.
In this course, students direct a one-act play under faculty supervision.
This course is a review of material covered throughout the theatre curriculum with particular concern for the student’s area of concentration. Academic and professional career opportunities are explored. Guidance on Senior Project and preparation for Senior Comprehensive Examination are provided.
