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  • 3.00 Credits

    Emphasizes tools and skills in building a character through extended scene study focusing on realism through the works of modern playwrights. Prerequisites: "C" or better in THEA 2220 OR Instructor Consent.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is a continuation of the exploration of the fundamentals of movement and their relationship to acting through the work of Etienne DeCroux (corporeal mime), ballet for the actor, and modern dance techniques. Prerequisites: "C" or better in THEA 1240 OR Instructor Consent.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course deepens the exploration of the fundamentals of movement and their relationship to acting through the work of neutral mask and improvisational movement, with the addition of text in creating physical characterization. Prerequisites: "C" or better in THEA 2240 OR Instructor Consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Having learned foundational elements of acting, students will begin to analyze and interpret text to develop and embody character, relationship, and story within monologues, scenes, and cold readings. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in (THEA 1211 AND Admission to Emphasis in Musical Theatre) OR Instructor Consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course introduces the element of partner dynamics to the exchange between characters as the actor further develops his character and tries to influence the other characters. The sophomore actor will learn the unexpected rhythm and tempo changes that result from partner scene work and how to use those findings to keep moments focused and alive for the audience. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (THEA 2310 AND Admission to Emphasis in Musical Theatre) OR Instructor Consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to the creative and administrative work of a stage manager, including forms and formats, protocols, and the roles of the stage manager on professional and University productions throughout the production process.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced techniques in the creative and administrative work of a stage manager, including forms and formats, protocols, and roles of the stage manager in a University production. Corequisites: THEA 2403
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the craft of playwriting. Through completing a series of reading, writing, and presentation assignments, students will learn the basics of writing for the stage. By the end of the course, students will have completed the first draft of a one-act or portion of a longer play.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This is the first in a series of 8 workshops the student must take throughout their MTP careers. It is designed to give weekly performance opportunities to the craft-based classes of dancing, singing and acting. The Freshman year of the course, Thea 2652, is intended to be largely observational. Freshmen will learn to watch the work of their classmates with a growing understanding of the craft behind the performance. Students will begin to present Vocal Jury songs midway through the fall semester and continue presenting Vocal Juries in the Spring. Prerequisites: Admission to Musical Theatre Program Emphasis OR Instructor Consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Open to all students. Study Abroad Program. Lecture/Discussions on plays seen in performance in London and Stratford-upon-Avon as performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and others. Introduces students to the life and works of William Shakespeare through a combination of lecture-discussions, play attendance, master classes with actors and artistic staffs of major theatre companies, reflective journals, and field trips to Shakespearean sites.