Introduces the history of drama and the theatre through reading, viewing and discussing plays.

Provides students with a basic overview of modern improvisation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on techniques used to build confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and learn team building skills. Course offers an introduction of improvisation as a tool for professional auditions and performances.

Explores performance, design, direction, and technical aspects of theatre as students work together to build theatre from the common interest of the class group. The course begins with an overview of the history of devised theatre and examines the socio-cultural-political context for developing approaches to the process of devising and performing genres.

Explores Musical Theatre dance history, technique, and terminology including jazz, ballet, and tap. Through observation, practice, and demonstration, students will choreograph and stage musical theatre dance pieces.

Offers a basic study of acting, through both a historical perspective and in-depth exercises. Students cannot receive credit for both THEA 102 and THEA 112.

Explores all technical aspects of play production, with emphasis on set construction, scene painting, properties and stage lighting. Provides laboratory experience in conjunction with campus theater productions.

Explores an intermediate study of acting, through both an historical perspective and in-depth exercises. Students explore scene-work through modern American texts.

Explores the fundamentals of play directing through exercises, directional play analysis, and projects in directing short scenes.

Provides experience in a campus theater production as a member of the production crew. May be taken for credit three times.

Provides experience in a campus theater production as a member of the cast. May be taken for credit three times.

Explores advanced improvisation techniques for public presentation. Emphasis will be placed on advanced techniques used to build confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and learn team building skills. The class offers an in-depth exploration of improvisation as a tool for professional auditions, performance, and character building.

Explores advanced methods and execution of creating, rehearsing, and producing a piece of theatre through creativity, critical thinking, and team building skills. The course will use advanced multi-disciplinary research skills on topics deemed socially relevant by the class and through improvisation, script writing, and other play creation techniques, the class will present a vibrant theatre piece with a strong community focus.

Offers an intensive study of theatrical performance, including both acting and stagecraft assignments. Students prepare a theatrical production through an internship with a professional theatre company in production, performance, business, or design.