Participation in department productions; principally for actors, and for other assignments by permission. Credit by approved contract only. Credit awarded in semester following that in which assignment is completed. May be repeated for credit.

Elements of theatrical design and basic skills in the areas of costume construction, lighting techniques, drafting and stagecraft. Required of majors.

Introduction to acting. Includes all or some of the following: improvisation, theater games, monologues, scenes. Required of majors.

Introduction to acting. Includes all or some of the following: improvisation, theater games, monologues, scenes. Required of majors.

Introduction to acting. Includes all or some of the following: improvisation, theater games, monologues, scenes. Required of majors.

Analysis of texts as blueprints for production; emphasis on written and oral discourse about the theater. Readings from the world repertory. Attendance at department productions. Required of majors.

Practical production experience, including ushering, publicity, and stage crews. Specific assignments determined by Production Manager. Open to freshmen; required of majors. May be repeated. Mandatory Letter Grading required.

Introduces nonmajors to theater as a performing art through a wide variety of theatrical experiences including attending live performances and creating original plays. Topics include major styles of theater throughout history and the roles of director, actor, and designer in the contemporary theater. Recommended for first- and second-year students. (Gen.Ed. AL)

Introduces nonmajors to theater as a performing art through a wide variety of theatrical experiences including attending live performances and creating original plays. Topics include major styles of theater throughout history and the roles of director, actor, and designer in the contemporary theater. Recommended for first- and second-year students. (Gen.Ed. AL)

Introduces nonmajors to theater as a performing art through a wide variety of theatrical experiences including attending live performances and creating original plays. Topics include major styles of theater throughout history and the roles of director, actor, and designer in the contemporary theater. Recommended for first- and second-year students. (Gen.Ed. AL)