2022-2023 Course List

Production and sound effects, electronic sound reinforcement of live performance, choice and operation of sound equipment, as well as basic music styles and terminology. S

Integrated sound design to support and enhance theatrical production.

Concepts and application of sound design and production for the Dance.

Survey of theatrical history from its origins to 1700. ALT-S

Survey of theatrical history from 1700 to the present. ALT-S

Survey of the history of the American Musical Theatre from its origins to the present.

This class teaches how to access historical information and present it to directors, actors or designers in a way that will help them make informed and practical artistic choices.

Technical work or acting in summer theatre productions.

A considerable production responsibility which utilizes skills in script analysis, actor coaching, design coordination, and general production management. F,S

A considerable production responsibility dealing with the preparation and performance of a major acting role including a character study, a rehearsal diary, research materials on the author, play and character analysis, and post-production evaluation of the project. F,S

Special assignments in stage management, house and/or concessions management, public relations, recruitment, and related areas. F,S

Preparation and execution of a major scene design assignment. Requires a design and construction schedule, preliminary and final design concepts, necessary drafting details, and a final evaluation of the finished project. F,S

A considerable production responsibility dealing with some technical aspect including technical drawings, budget management, and construction techniques. F,S

Full and assistant costume design assignments for production offered to aid in development of techniques and creativity. F,S

The construction of costumes for theatre productions, used to increase student's skills in advanced costume construction. F,S

Preparation and execution of a major lighting design assignment with appropriate schedules, supervision of hanging, focusing, and cues, with a final evaluation of the finished product. F,S

Preparation and execution of a major sound design assignment including all sound effects, reinforcement, and amplification. F,S

Private lessons in developing the actor's singing voice. May be repeated.

Advanced study and exercises in vocal development.S

Advanced theatre speech including study of the International Phonetic Alphabet.F

Supervision or directing of theatre tour.

Advanced study and development of individual performance, craft, and acting methodologies. F

Individual exploration of ballet, jazz, modern, or tap dance based upon the student's expertise.F

Continuation of Advanced Theatre Movement I. S

Theory and Practice of basic design principles geared for the theatrical director. The course may be repeated to include set, costume, lighting, and sound design.F, S