A study of the art and craft of theater from play script to play production. The course surveys theater history, literature, architecture, acting, directing and design for the student who wants to know what goes on in theater and what it means. Students can expect to participate in classroom performances. Fall and spring. (3 crs.)

A practical and useful course for the performer or anyone who wants a flexible, strong, controlled voice. The Lessac method, involving the natural ways in which the body produces vocal sounds, is primarily studied to produce clear and articulate speech that is free of regional qualities, affectation, imitation and annoying physical habits. The course also involves transcription of the International Phonetic Alphabet for correct pronunciation. Spring. (3 crs.)

This course covers modeling the face and the body with makeup and with three dimensional prostheses. Historical, character, fantasy, corrective, street and fashion makeup will be researched and applied. Students with an advanced interest will construct three-dimensional prostheses and hair pieces. Fall or spring. (3 crs.)

An introduction to the basic tools of the actor's craft and personal discipline for the student through the use of acting exercises, sensitivity exercises, theater games and improvisation. Spring. (3 crs.)

Introduction to the theory and practice of stagecraft, involving basic set construction, painting and play reading. Practical experience for students majoring in all performance media (e.g., television, film). Fall. (3 crs.)

This course is an overview of all areas of theater design including scenic, lighting and costume. Students will explore a variety of theatrical styles and historical periods. Particular emphasis is placed on the design tools, including basic scale drawing, drafting, script analysis and color rendering. Fall. (3 crs.)

Introduction to the basic vocal and analysis techniques necessary for effective interpretation and presentation of nondramatic literature: poetry, prose and narrative literature. Fall. (3 crs.)

The basic theory and practice of lighting, primarily for the stage, but also for film and television. Practical experience for students majoring in performance media (stage, television, film) is stressed. Fall. (3 crs.)

Basic pattern drafting and sewing techniques applied to the construction of costumes. Fall or spring. (3 crs.)

The development of a personal and useful acting method to develop believable characters for the stage. The acting method is developed through intense scene work that includes character and script analysis. Prerequisite: THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting or permission of instructor. Fall. (3 crs.)

The stimulation and development of creativity through playmaking exercises, storytelling, improvisation and sensitivity techniques useful for potential teachers and parents. Fall or spring. (3 crs.)

The planning and production of puppet plays. Emphasis will be placed on designing and building puppets beginning with the simplest form and moving to the most complex. Students will write simple scripts for use in performance of puppet plays. Fall. (3 crs.)

Introduction to the theories and practice of designing scenery with emphasis on designing for various environments. Prerequisite: THE 141 or permission of instructor. Spring. (3 crs.)

The development of theater from the Classics through the Baroque, including representative plays. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 are suggested. Fall. (3 crs.)

Classical to 19th-century plays (excluding Shakespeare) studied as blueprints for theatrical presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 are suggested. Writing component course. Fall or spring, as needed. (3 crs.)

Representative Shakespearean plays studied as theatrical presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 are suggested. Writing component course. Fall or spring, as needed. (3 crs.)

19th- and 20th-century plays studied as blueprints for theatrical presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 are suggested. Writing component course. Fall or spring, as needed. (3 crs.)

Advanced theory and practice of oral interpretation techniques. Focus moves from solo to group performance and the basic staging techniques of both Reader's Theatre and Chamber Theatre. Prerequisite: THE 201 suggested. Every other spring. (3 crs.)

Advanced theory and practice of lighting design for stage, television and film. Practical experience is stressed. Prerequisite: THE 211 or permission of instructor. Every other spring. (3 crs.)

The development of Western theater from the Baroque to the present, including representative plays. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 are suggested. Writing component course. Spring. (3 crs.)

The comprehensive study of the director's pre-production planning of a dramatic production for the stage. The directorial analysis of plays and basic fundamentals of composition, picturization, movement, and improvisation with gesture, costume and properties is studied. The in-class preparation of a complete directorial script of a one act or a cutting from a longer play may be directed as part of a public program of student-directed plays. Prerequisite: THE 131. Every other fall. (3 crs.)

Basic principles of costume design. Students complete various design projects for specific plays selected from a variety of historical periods. Spring. (3 crs.)

This course will examine the role of the stage manager as a key artist within the theatrical event. The course will provide a practical application of the essential communication, organization, planning and leadership skills necessary to manage a theatrical event. Lastly the course will review current professional stage management practices. Every other spring. (3 crs.)

The practice of scenery painting for the theater. Students work with a variety of paints, texturing materials and application techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on the enlargement of existing art works to a size suitable for stage use. Fall or spring. (3 crs.)

This course challenges the actor's ability to demonstrate a personal and useful acting method through a wide range of textual problems, historical and modern plays and acting styles. Prerequisite: THE 231 or permission of the instructor. Every other spring. (3 crs.)

Advanced practice and principles of scenery and property construction. Practical experience with plastics, metals, drafting and advanced woodwork is stressed. Prerequisite: THE 141 or permission of instructor. Spring. (3 crs.)

Fall and spring. (Variable crs.)

Fall and spring. (Variable crs.)

Fall and spring. (Variable crs.)

Fall and spring. (Variable crs.)

Fall and spring. (Variable crs.)

Fall and spring. (Variable crs.)

Fall and spring. (Variable crs.)

May be repeated only to a maximum of 10 credits. Fall and spring. (Variable crs.)

May be repeated only to a maximum of 10 credits. Summer. (Variable crs.)

Advanced theory and practice of designing scenery and lighting, with emphasis on designing for various environments. Prerequisite: THE 271 or permission of instructor. Fall or spring, as needed. (3 crs.)

Special acting, directing, management, and design or technical involvement in a play production. Prerequisite: Senior level only. Fall and spring. (3 crs.)

This capstone course for the upper-classperson uses emerging technologies to convey thematic ideas within live theatrical productions. The course will provide background and framework for students to create and present original live performance pieces employing multiple forms of media. Creativity, collaboration and technical innovation will culminate in a live public performance.  Every other spring.  (3 crs.)