Through the completion of these required courses, students gain a global perspective on the societies throughout history that fostered theatrical activity; explore the creative process of play production as inspired by the director’s vision and realized by the creative and technical staff; develop vocal and physical skills through the communicative act of performing literature and acquire hands-on practical experience through onstage, backstage, and front-of-house activities.
THE 172 Acting I for Majors (3 credits)
THE 176 Fundamentals of Design (3 credits)
THE 267* World Performance History I: Ancient through 17th Century (3 credits)
THE 268* World Performance History II: 17th Century through Present (3 credits)
THE 270* Directing I (3 credits) Writing Intensive 2
THE 275** Technical Theatre (3 credits)
THE 364 Performance in America (3 credits) Writing Intensive 3
Total - 21 Credits
And a total of 3 credits from the following with at least 1 of the 3 from THE 227:
THE 227 Theatre Design/Technical Practicum
THE 228 Theatre Performance/Rehearsal Practicum
THE 392 Practicum In Theatre
Total - 3 Credits
And please choose 1 of the following with advice and approval of Advisor:
THE 472*** Auditioning for the Stage and Screen (3 credits)
THE 473*** Producing and Directing (3 credits)
THE 474*** Experimental Theatre: Theory and Performance (3 credits)
THE 481*** Senior Project in Theatre (3 credits)
Total - 3 Credits
COMBINED TOTAL CREDITS - 27 CREDITS
No grade of less than 2.0 (C) may be counted toward degree requirements for Theatre majors or minors.
*Fulfills TIER I of Liberal Arts Core
**Fulfills TIER II of Liberal Arts Core
***Fulfills TIER III of Liberal Arts Core
