'Rehearsal and performance of 'Rent' the musical. Books, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Noah Tuleja. Performances April 2014.'

'A study of some of Shakespeare's plays, emphasizing both the poetic and the dramatic aspects of his art, with attention to the historical context and varieties of critical interpretations, including those of the twentieth century. Nine or ten plays.'

'This course will examine stage management techniques for academic, professional, and community theatre and explore the role of the stage manager in these various theatre environments. Each student will be required to stage manage a production. Students will also be required to see and evaluate theatrical productions in the area.This course will examine the fundamentals of stage management techniques and explore the job of the stage manager in various theatre settings. Emphasis on the 'Responsible For Everything' role of the stage manager.

'A historical survey of dramatic texts and world performance traditions from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries, with attention given to: the influence of print culture on early modern theatrical movements; the rise of nationalism and the creation of dramatic genres; and the effects of industry and technology on experimental modernist forms. 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.

'This course is an investigation into the fundamentals of drawing for costume and set design, with illustration of visual ideas as the focus. Topics will include figure drawing, garment, fabric, and texture rendering for the purposes of costume design, and scale and perspective drawing of objects and environments for set design. Various media will be explored including pencil, paint, and mixed media collage.'

'The course explores the development of fashion and wearable art from the end of the nineteenth century to the year 2000. The course provides an overview of styles and a closer look at the work of individual artists including Charles Frederick Worth, Paul Poiret, Mario Fortuny, Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel, Cristobal Balenciaga, Emilio Pucci, Mary Quant, Rudi Gurenreich, Alix Gres, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian LaCroix, Issey Miyake, Hussein Chalayan, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Anna Sui, and Vivienne Westwood, most of whom have also designed iconic costumes for theatre or film.

'In this course, African folk opera will provide the framework for exploring salient features of African music. The course will begin by examining a wide range of performance elements, including ensemble practice, the role of dance, and musical storytelling. The second part will feature practical sessions culminating in a public performance of an African folk opera. Students will work with visiting African master drummers and choreographer.

'An exploration of character and theatrical creation, using physical language as the main creative force. Classes will focus on basic centering, kinesthetic awareness and ensemble building, as well as stage combat techniques, both armed and unarmed. Work will be based on Suzuki, Zarilli and the philosophy of Yoshi Oida, among others.'

'What's the difference between acting and being, and how does the idea of 'performance' structure this difference? How do we 'perform' our own identities, and how do we interpret the performances of others? This seminar offers a basic introduction to performance studies, an exciting new discipline through which everyday life, ritual behaviors, and artistic practices are studied. Perspectives from the arts, humanities, and social sciences will be explored using both textual and performative approaches.

'An introduction to the art and practice of lighting design for the theatre. This course will cover the basics of light, lighting equipment and how to develop a design for a theatrical production. Students will have the opportunity to use the Black Box Light Lab to create their own lighting designs from selected scenes of plays and musicals and learn the basics of programming a computerized lighting board.