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3.00 Credits
Through textual analysis, object exercises, and scene work, students experience the development of a role through the exploration of text and its relationship to the body in space. Students will develop their ability to read theatrical texts as they plan for their spatial, rhythmic and emotional work as performers. Students are exposed to a variety of theatrical approaches. Prerequisites: TH101 or 198, and TH104, or concurrent enrollment in TH101 or 198, or permission of instructor. K. Kelly Bouchard
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2.00 Credits
Students explore the power of language through the reading of prose and verse. Exercises learned in this course continue to move the student toward a centered, natural placement of the instrument, and the development of standard non-regional speech, articulation, and flexibility. Introductory tools are learned in the reading of verse and standard dialect work. Rehearsal-specific warm-up programs are developed with students and used regularly. Written evaluations, critiques, and observations by the student are assigned to increase awareness of the voice and use of vocal vocabulary. Prerequisite: TH101 or permission of instructor. Not for liberal arts credit. K. Kelly Bouchard
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4.00 Credits
A study of scenic, lighting, and costume design for the theater. The history and theory of design will be explored, as well as the practical application of principles. Special attention will be given to the processes of research, play analysis, and conceptualization. Students will complete a series of projects involving drafting, drawing, painting, and model-making. Prerequisites: TH129 and 130; TH129 may be taken concurrently. (Fulfills arts component of breadth requirement.) L. Opitz, G. Wilson
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4.00 Credits
A study of the theory, equipment, and technique involved in stage lighting. Topics include optics, vision, electricity, color, aesthetics, and design procedures. This course consists of lectures, working labs, and assigned responsibilities on Skidmore Theater productions. Prerequisites: TH129 or TH130. (Fulfills arts requirement and QR2 requirement.) L. Opitz
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3.00 Credits
A study of major periods of Western theater from ritualistic beginnings to 1800. Students explore and analyze how theater's components-plays, acting, design, theory, and management-combine to express and reflect a culture's dominant values. Architecture, painting, sculpture, music, and dance-the constituent arts of theater-will be examined both within and outside the theatrical context to explore aesthetic, socioeconomic, and political values that shape a culture's idea of theater. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) G. Dasgup
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3.00 Credits
A study of major periods of Western theater since 1800. Students explore and analyze how theater's components-plays, acting, design, theory, and management-combine to express and reflect a culture's dominant values. Architecture, painting, sculpture, music and dance-the constituent arts of theater-will be examined both within and outside the theatrical context to explore aesthetic, socio-economic, and political values that shape a culture's idea of theater. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) G. Dasgup
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3.00 Credits
An intensive introduction to the craft of directing for the stage. The fundamentals of script analysis and interpretation, and production research and preparation will be explored in a seminar setting, while the studio will be the laboratory for developing clear lines of action and the world of the play through composition, picturization, and improvisation, as well as exploring the collaborative process with actors and designers. By semester's end students will be prepared to undertake the staging of a workshop production. Prerequisites: TH103, 129, and permission of instructor. C. Anderson, A. Becker
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6.00 Credits
Participation for theater majors and non-majors interested in theater production. Each company member will acquire a breadth of training across all areas of theatrical production, as well as make essential contributions to the ongoing work of the company. All company members are a part of the production process from concept to design to execution and evaluation. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Not for liberal arts credit. D. Yergan and the Department
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3.00 Credits
A studio course in the principles and practice of stage costume design, including an historical survey of clothes, moral conventions, and theatrical costume. The process of design development from concept to completed plates will be encountered through a series of assigned projects. Offered every other fall semester. Prerequisite: TH129. Alternates with TH337 in fall semester. P. Pawliczak
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the ways in which Shakespeare himself effectively serves as a guide for the comprehension and performance of his verse in his plays and poetry. The emphasis will be on analysis of verse, techniques in speaking it, and the use of verse techniques to explore and develop character. During the course, students will study, prepare, and present soliloquies, monologues (including set speeches), and sonnets. Prerequisites: TH103 and 104. L. Opitz
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