THEA 492 - Musical Theatre Auditions and Professional Preparation

Institution:

Western Illinois University

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Description:

Designed to prepare students to be successful at professional musical theatre auditions and to provide them with practical skills and information related to show business (i.e.: agents, managers, unions, negotiating, contracts, headshots, resumes, casting directors, etc.). Prerequisite: Thea 276. Experiments and Topics in Theatre. (1-3, repeatable to 6) Investigation and exploration of special projects or experiments which will immerse students in a specific topic, technique, or concept. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280; junior or senior standing. Musical Theatre History. (3) History of musical theatre, primarily focusing on American Musical theatre, from its defining influences and roots to the present. Topics to be covered include significant productions, composers, lyricists, librettists, choreographers, directors, designers, and actors. Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) course. Prerequisite: Thea 101 or permission of instructor, and successful completion of Eng 180 and 280. Individual Study. (1-3) Special projects in performance or design. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, and permission of adviser.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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