Theater

Thr 101 Introduction to Theater

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

This course develops an understanding of the production team that makes theater work. Studies the roles of playwright, director, producer, actor, designer, and audience. A brief overview of important milestones in theater development are studied to compliment this understanding.

Thr 102 Rehearsal and Performance

Lecture: 1 hr. Lab: 3 hrs. Credit: 1 hrs.

Students participate as actors or technical crew in mounting a main stage production, which can be a full-length play, one-act play, or dramatic readings. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: THR 105.

Thr 105 Acting I

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A study of basic acting techniques, including concentration, focus, relaxation, sensory perception, nonverbal communication, mime, character development, and improvisation. All work culminates in a rehearsed scene study. Appropriate for beginners or those who want to review skills.

Thr 106 Scene Study

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A study of advanced acting techniques. Emphasis on character and script analysis, and scene study. Students work at their own level. Appropriate for those with some actor training or advanced acting students. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: THR 105 or permission of instructor.

Thr 107 Touring Theater

Other: 9 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A course designed to develop an original script for children to rehearse and then to take this production on tour to area elementary schools. Students experience first-hand all elements necessary to mount a touring production. Emphasis is on theater for children. May be repeated for credit.

Thr 190 Actor Intensive Training Works

Lecture: 1 hr. Lab: 9 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An integrated and extensive study of the art of acting, this summer intensive course is designed to bring together specific training tools for developing the actor. These include basic acting techniques, improvisation, script analysis and scene study work, voice and speech production, working on song interpretation for musical theatre, physical acting, movement training, and audition development and practice. Held at The Theatre Company at Hubbard Hall, Cambridge, NY, the teaching staff will be a range of instructors who specialize in specific areas of training. Enrollment limited and by audition. Four weeks, five days/week training.

Thr 210 Theater Seminar

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

Specialized topics and projects in theater arts. May be repeated once for credit. The following are the type of offerings available: I. BEGINNING DIRECTING: Students learn through analysis and practical experience how stage directors develop a point of view and director's notebook for each production. Class projects culminate in the preparation and directing of a one-act play. II. PLAYWRITING: Students work on a variety of writing projects from the monologue to a one-act play. A group writing project is also developed. The semester's work culminates in staged, public readings of selected works. III. EXPERIMENTAL PLAY PRODUCTION: Students study various techniques of twentieth century playwrights, directors, and actors. Students then work on their own play creation while directing or acting in other student works. Students gain experience in all three facets of theater production.

Thr 220 Tchg Drama/Elem Cl

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A workshop class in the principles and processes of informal drama with young people. Lays the foundation needed to teach young people how to create and enjoy drama and its related arts - music, movement, visual art, literature. Life skills and drama skills covered include concentration, imaginative problem solving, critical thinking, questioning techniques, improvised role-playing, story dramatization, and the principles of dramatic action and the use of drama/arts techniques across the curriculum.