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3.00 Credits
This objective of this course is to focus on issues of acting in comedy by address-ing the problems that confront the actor when rehearsing and performing in realis-tic comedy play scripts. Our secondary emphasis is using improvisational, non-theatrical, and original material for developing comedy skills. Participation as an actor is mandatory.
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The role of the scenic designer will be discussed in depth through lecture and practical work. Students will learn how to create detailed design packets that in-clude: draftings (hand and CAD), painter's elevations, properties breakdowns and research, concept sketches, final renderings, and models. Students will work on assigned production projects over the course of the semester, completing full packages for each production. A final portfolio review will be held at the end of each semester. Students will display their work for feedback from the instructor and theatre faculty members. Prerequisite: THEA 235.
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3.00 Credits
The course is an introduction to voice and movement techniques for performance. The course is based primarily on the works of Kristin Linklater, Trish Arnold, F. M. Alexander, and Patsy Rodenburg. Beginning with the groundwork for vocal work, i.e., a released breath and an ability to speak simply and with conviction and then progressing into the connection between sound and emotions, the goal of the course is to create an honest and expressive voice, one that connects the actor to his/her inner life and accurately reflects that inner life to the exterior world.
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3.00 Credits
Engineering for the theatre is a creative and innovative process. In this course stu-dents will learn the basics of more advanced stage machinery such as fly systems, moving scenery, automated scenery, and non traditional stage construction materi-als. Students will break down complex designs on paper in order to implement the most elegant solution to the practical problem of creation. Students will work on fully realized projects and will serve as either an ATD or as coordinator of special projects for productions throughout the semester. Prerequisite: THEA 233
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of Western theatre practice and dramatic texts from the Greeks into the Renaissance. Students examine, in addition to the dramatic texts of the period, the impact of performance spaces, aesthetic theories, religious beliefs, and the contemporary politics of a given era on the development of drama.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of Western theatre practice and dramatic texts from the 17th into the 19th century. Students examine, in addition to the dramatic texts of the period, the impact of performance spaces, aesthetic theories, religious beliefs, and the contemporary politics of a given era on the development of drama. Students are not required to take THEA 381 and THEA 382 sequentially.
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3.00 Credits
The American musical comedy is the only "true" American theatrical art form. In this course students will learn the history of the American Musical comedy from the late 1800's to modern day. Various techniques of musical comedy will be dis-cussed and musicals will be analyzed and evaluated. Whenever possible this course will culminate with a cabaret type event, where students can present to the general public the things that they have learned and appreciated throughout the semester. Previous musical knowledge or experience is not a requirement.
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3.00 Credits
The principles and practice of directing live theatre with emphasis on casting con-cerns, blocking, pacing, rehearsal techniques and image development. Structured in a workshop format, the course begins with a non-verbal approach to composi-tion and movement study and progresses to formal text work, with the various exercises culminating in the direction of a one-act play for public performance. Prerequisites: THEA 345 and 241
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to garment construction in application toward theatrical costume making. Students will learn period and modern sewing techniques by hand and machine. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on activities that acquaint students with utilizing differing types of textiles/fabrics, the use of patterns, and shop safety. With this course, students gain practical experience while enriching their problem solving and critical thinking skills.
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3.00 Credits
Throughout this course Students will explore the process of costume design and production. Historical clothing research, play analysis, budgeting and figure rendering are the primary focus of this in-depth study. The costume design and production process are highlighted through the course, as students gain an understanding of the costume shop personnel and responsibilities. Students will go through their own theoretical design and production process assembling a design book with research, renderings for a mock production. The collaborative nature of design is paid close attention throughout the course. Pre-requisite: THEA 300 and THEA 310
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