Theatre

This course provides an introduction to the study of theatre. Students will examine various components that comprise theatre, such as acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, scenic and costume design, stagecraft, spectatorship, history, theory, and criticism. 

This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of acting. Students will learn various terms, techniques, and practices of acting and will demonstrate their understanding in class. Through exercises and improvisations, partnered scenes, and group work, students will be better able to appreciate the work of others as they learn techniques of performing.

Provides students with the opportunity to deepen physical, vocal, imaginative, and collaborative skills to which they were exposed in Beginning Acting. During the course of the semester, students will be introduced to techniques for working on script and character analysis, moment-to moment work, physical transformation, breath work, and truthful playing of the scene.

As the name suggests, this course is intended as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare for both majors and non-majors. It will focus primarily on five of his plays which are most typically taught in Secondary and postsecondary education. Although one of Shakespeare’s comedies will be included, particular emphasis will be placed upon four of his major tragedies. Students will study both traditional and contemporary adaptations of 
877 Revised 9/9/2020 the plays. This course will approach Shakespeare as a combination of both literature and drama (performance), thus making the material relevant to students of both Theatre and English.