This course provides an introduction and investigation in the analysis, research, production, and creative techniques central to the art of theatre. Student will read performance texts, attend live performances, and create a public performance. This online hybrid course will meet face-to-face one session per week.

This course provides students with the tools to create their own short original works of theatre. Students will explore recent and current trends in theatre that allow performers to become creators of their own works. Students will examine the ways they can interpret language, literature, poetry, and dramatic texts to develop new ways to communicate their ideas in performance through the idiom of an ensemble.

This course provides students with the tools to create their own short original works of theatre. Students will explore recent and current trends in theatre that allow performers to become creators of their own works. Students will examine the ways they can interpret language, literature, poetry, and dramatic texts to develop new ways to communicate their ideas in performance through the idiom of an ensemble.

A study of the fundamental elements and principles of design and their applications to the various design areas of theatre. Material includes the basic organizational structure and processes involved in theatre production and highlights terminology used in the process of design and production. Students develop an understanding of the work and contribution of design and production professionals to the theatre experience.

A study of the fundamental elements and principles of design and their applications to the various design areas of theatre. Material includes the basic organizational structure and processes involved in theatre production and highlights terminology used in the process of design and production. Students develop an understanding of the work and contribution of design and production professionals to the theatre experience.

This course develops repeatable skills necessary for the stage by applying intermediate acting techniques to the work of modern playwrights from the late 20th century to present day. Students will build upon the work developed in Acting 1 by applying in depth textual analysis while integrating the voice, body, imagination, emotional connection, and key components of acting in contemporary scenes for the stage.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of improvisation for the stage. Students develop active listening, find the humor in given circumstances, and learn a variety of skills to create and respond truthfully within a comedic structure, in the moment, in collaboration with an ensemble.

A study of the principles and techniques of costume hours per week.

This lecture-studio course explores the role and responsibilities of the stage manager in academic, community, regional, and professional theatre settings.

Reading, research, lecture, and experimentation in a particular area of theatre history, theory, design, and/or performance. This course will enable students to link theory and practice to develop a role, or performance study for the stage.