THEA 290, 291, 295, 299, 399, and 499 Practicum Classes
Practicum courses provide students with the opportunity to earn university credit for acting in or working backstage on department theatre productions. Introductory backstage roles include set crew, running crew, dresser, lighting operator, sound operator, projections operator, or assistant stage manager. More advanced backstage roles include stage manager, assistant director, assistant designer, designer, or dramaturg.
THEA 121 THEA 123 Stagecraft I & Stagecraft II
This course introduces the fundamentals of stagecraft, including safe work practices, teamwork, and theatre organization. Stagecraft II includes communication, conflict resolution, and basic project management. Students will work backstage on department productions by participating in two production modules. Students will be required to attend work sessions/rehearsals outside of class time.
THEA351 THEA451 Directing I & II
An introduction to the fundamentals of directing, focusing on script analysis, identifying dramaturgical structures, and conceptualizing scripts for performance. Students will participate in performance workshops to expand their understandings of directing practice, which will involve out-of-class rehearsal. Students investigate the relationship between directing methods and contemporary performance theories. By directing a short performance piece, students will enhance their communication and project-management skills and apply their knowledge of directing practices.
THEA401 Performance Theory
This course introduces students to critical theory, performance theory, and their application to theatre, dramatic literature, and
performance. Students will become familiar with a range of theoretical and methodological approaches to theatre and performance
studies.
THEA305 Theatre For Young Audiences
Investigates the purpose, philosophy, and methods for creating theatrical performances for or with young audiences, ranging from very young children to older adolescents. Explores the history of theatre for young audiences, significant scripts, devising and adapting stories, and the professional theatre.
THEA220 Stage Management for Live Performances
This course teaches the concepts and skills needed to manage collaborative arts projects, with particular emphasis on the management of live production events. Students will learn the organizational and communication skills required to support creative teams and manage creative activity throughout the production process, from pre-production planning, through rehearsal and performance, to post-production. Students will develop practical knowledge and skill through participation in production labs.