ObjectivesThe Department of Theatre serves the students by teaching and creating theatre as a discipline in the context of a traditional liberal arts institution. This means that students learn how to think critically and creatively about an important body of material and how to give those thoughts scholarly and artistic expression. Instruction in theatre is both theoretical and practical. It combines knowledge and skill. Students are required to test theory in creative practice and to become proficient in devising solutions to complex problems.
The Department is therefore committed to providing curricular and co-curricular programs of the highest quality which develop in students those abilities requisite to theatrical performance. In addition, students learn to effectively manage interpersonal relationships within the collaborative process. Thus, they are prepared for a wide variety of careers in organizations and enterprises that value leadership and service.
Finally, the Department seeks to nurture and develop audience sensibilities and critical skills within the campus community and to bring distinction to the College through the quality of its public programs.
Course descriptionThe Department of Theatre is committed to offering the following courses, open to all students with appropriate prerequisites, over the next two academic years.
FALL 2010
THE 101: Introduction to Theatre Arts
THE 245: Acting I*
THE 250: Play Analysis for Production
THE 335: Fundamentals of Stage Design
THE 345: Acting II
THE 355: Directing I
SPRING 2011
THE 101: Introduction to Theatre Arts
THE 245: Acting I
THE 371: World Theatre History
THE 386: Voice & Movement for the Actor
THE 436: Advanced Lighting Design
THE 455: Directing II
FALL 2011
THE 101: Introduction to Theatre Arts
THE 201: Exercises in Playcrafting & Performance
THE 245: Acting I*
THE 250: Play Analysis for Production
THE 285: 20th Century World Theatre and Drama
THE 335: Fundamentals of Stage Design
THE 345: Acting II
THE 355: Directing I
SPRING 2012
THE 101: Introduction to Theatre Arts
THE 121: Studio Theatre I
THE 245: Acting I
THE 386: Voice & Movement for the Actor
THE 371: World Theatre History
THE 435: Advanced Set Design
THE 445: Acting III
THE 455: Directing II
* = Multiple sections offered
IN ADDITION, AT LEAST TWO COURSES FROM THE LIST BELOW WILL BE OFFERED EACH YEAR:
THE 261: Modern Drama
THE 285: 20th Century World Theatre and Drama
THE 362: Theatre for Social Justice
THE 381: Advanced Acting Seminar
THE 383: Current Theatre Trends
THE 399: Administration of Not-for-Profit Arts Organizations