THE 105 Introduction to Theatre (Lecture course)
3 credits
An introduction to the elements and experience of live theatre and representative genres of dramatic literature. Lab hours, which may involve attending, acting in, or ushering for a live theatre production or assisting with construction, box office, or stage crew for a campus production are required as an introduction to the experience of theatre.
THE 107 Church Drama: Performance
1 credit
This course will develop a troupe of traveling players, THE KING’S COURT, who will present a variety of scenes, monologues, and readings for churches, community groups, schools, and college functions. The main focus of THE KNIGHT’S COURT is to communicate the Christian message through drama. Students will be expected to participate in on- and off-campus performances. This course DOES NOT fulfill the General Education requirements for a religion course. May be repeated up to 3 credits. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
THE 201 Acting for the Stage I
3 credits
Studio course in which students will explore the process of acting. Rehearsal techniques of improvisation, physical and vocal development and expression, and character analysis will be examined through scene work and classroom performance of dramatic texts. (Fall of even numbered years)
THE 202 Acting for the Stage II
3 credits
Studio course in which students will learn techniques of script analysis and character development through written work and classroom performance of dramatic texts. Prerequisite: THE 201 or the department chair’s permission. (Spring of odd numbered years)
THE 208 Musical Theatre History
3 credits
Survey of the history and evolution of musical theatre through identification and discussion of landmark productions and artists that have influenced its development. The relationship among libretto, score, and lyrics will be examined using examples of 20th-century American and British musicals. (Spring of even numbered years)
THE 215 Theatre History I
3 credits
Survey of the theory and drama that have defined history from the Greeks to the 18th century. The evolution of theatre technology and architecture, conventions, and literature from these periods will be examined as well as a study of the relationship between theatre and the social and aesthetic values of its time. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
THE 216 Theatre History II
3 credits
Survey of the theory and drama that have defined history from the 18th century to the present. The evolution of theatre technology and architecture, conventions, and literature from these periods will be examined as well as a study of the relationship between theatre and the social and aesthetic values of its time. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
THE 250 Liturgical Drama
3 credits
This lecture/performance course examines the Bible and other works as drama and dramatic literature. It discusses many characters and stories found in the Bible from a dramatic and theatrical perspective. The course also examines the worship service, looking at the avenue that Theatre can take in enhancing the worship experience. This course DOES NOT fulfill the General Education requirements for literature or religion courses. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
THE 297 Directed Theatre Activities
1-3 credits
Students will independently explore specific challenges of an advanced nature in playwriting, acting, design, and management. In conjunction with production work, students will solve problems associated with the area of concentration. May be taken for a maximum of three credits. Prior work on campus productions and department chair permission required.
THE 305 Directing for the Stage
3 credits
Studio course in which students will explore the process of directing. Script analysis, staging and actor coaching techniques, and planning and organization strategies will be examined using a case-study script. Students will prepare a scene for classroom performance. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
THE 307 Playwriting
3 credits
Theory and practice of the playwright’s craft with a particular emphasis on play analysis. Aristotle’s elements of drama will be used as the student works through the premise, the scenario, the dialogue, and the drafts. (Fall of odd numbered years)
THE 366 The History of Film (cross-listed as COM 336)
3 credits
A survey of the development of film from the early twentieth century through the 1960s this course provides an understanding of cinematic form through the international survey of acknowledged classics of the past. This course meets the film requirement in the General Education curriculum and serves as 3 credits toward the Theatre Minor. (Fall of even numbered years)
THE 195, 295, 395 Special Topics in Theatre
3 credits
A study of particular topics important to the theatre. These include various genres of drama and areas of interest in technical theatre, performance, production, and management. The course may be taken once for the minor, but it may be taken as often as the student’s schedule permits. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)