Fall 2018 Productions:
THEAT-282-01:;"Trifles";
THEAT-282-02: "House of Bernarda Alba"
;Spring 2019 Productions:
THEAT-282-01:;"The Importance of Being Earnest";
THEAT-282-02: "When We Were Young and;Unafraid"

All Drama is Conflict. This course investigates;how dramatic conflict is represented in theatre,;television and film and examines its effect on;the audience. Through a series of readings, class;discussions, and viewings including, but not;limited to, Romeo & Juliet, The;Duelists, and Fight Club, students;will attempt to answer the question: what is it;about human nature that makes us fascinated by;violence as a form of entertainment?

This class offers junior and senior majors;training and guidance in various forms of;graduate- and professional-level presentation,;including preparation of/for portfolios,;application letters and statements, interviews,;auditions, talks, writing samples, and the;effective use of digital tools. Designed to;facilitate a successful transition to;professional work in theatre or to advanced;study, the course is structured in part according;to the needs of the majors who enroll.

A study of some of Shakespeare's plays emphasizing the poetic and dramatic aspects of his art, with attention to the historical context and close, careful reading of the language. Eight or nine plays.

This course is for students interested in working;on Scenic Run Crew. No previous experience is;required for this position; training will be;provided as part of the practicum. Students will;need to be present at all technical rehearsals;and performances and will need to help with the;strike of the set for the final performances.

This course is for students interested in the;production crew positions listed below. No;previous experience is necessary for any of these;positions; training will be provided as part of;the practicum. The student will need to be;present for all technical rehearsals and;performances and a training session scheduled;before the start of tech. Light Board;Operator: Program and run the light control;board under the guidance of the Lighting Designer;and Stage Manager.

The practicum covers crew for hair and makeup or;wardrobe on a production. The student fulfilling;a run crew must be present for all technical;rehearsals and performances plus a training;session scheduled before the start of tech. No;previous experience is necessary for any of these;positions; training will be provided as part of;the practicum.

A survey of world performance history, including: the evolution of human language and consciousness; the rise of oral, ritual, and shamanic performance; religious and civic festivals; and imperial theatre practices that position the stage at the dangerous intersection of religious worship, public taste, royal patronage, and government censure. Understanding performance as both artistic practice and social institution, this course emphasizes the role performance has played in changing audiences and as a cultural and political force in various societies.

An introduction to the art and work of the costume designer in the performing arts. Students will learn how a designer approaches a script, how the designer's work impacts a production, and what methods are used in the execution of the design process. Students will learn how to develop their own visual imaginations and how to create visual concepts through discussions and renderings.

An introduction to the art and work of the set designer in the performing arts. Students will learn how a designer approaches a script, how this work impacts a production, and what means are used in the execution of the process. They will learn how to develop their own visual imaginations and how to create visual concepts through discussions, renderings, models and some hand drafting. No previous experience in theatre, performance, or the visual arts is required.