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Program Overview

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Degrees Offered

• BA in Theatre: Acting/Directing
• BA in Theatre: Dance
• BA in Theatre: Design/Technical

Minors

• Theatre

Internships, Research Opportunities and More

Students may participate in department productions which include plays, musicals and dance productions each year. Learn more about the and .

To learn about opportunities for student internships, research and support, visit these links:

• Awards and Scholarships
• Summer Scholars and Artists Program

Coursework

Some courses to consider in your first year:

• THEA 101 - Intro To Musical Theater

  This course is an introduction to musical theatre in which you will learn about theatre artists’ work with music, lyrics, book, direction, choreography, acting, and design. You will: attend lectures; explore musical scripts/librettos and videos of musicals; study a textbook; complete creative projects, open-book quizzes, and exams; and attend live performances. Ultimately, the course will help you to better appreciate, analyze, and respond to musical theatre by increasing your understanding of what goes into the making of it. 4 credits.  COURSE IS APPROPRIATE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS. OFFERED EVERY OTHER SEMESTER. Levels: Undergraduate

• THEA 102 - Introduction To Theater

  This course is an introduction to theatre in which you will learn about the work of playwrights, directors, actors, and designers, as well as about theatre history, styles, and forms. You will: attend lectures; explore play scripts and videos of plays; study a textbook; complete creative projects, open-book quizzes, and exams; and attend live performances. Ultimately, the course will help you to better appreciate, analyze, and respond to theatre by increasing your understanding of what goes into the making of it. 4 credits. COURSE IS APPROPRIATE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS. OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER. Levels: Undergraduate

• THEA 203 - Theory of Technical Production

  Lectures and discussions on technical elements that make a theater production. Classes delve into introductory material on designers and their functions; scenic and costume construction techniques; stage rigging, hardware and material; sound; stage procedures and safety. Simple drafting projects and the ability to read floor plans and stage elevations are stressed. This class has as a co-requisite THEP 216. To sign up for THEA 203 and THEP 216 you must be free for all times and dates (all rehearsals and performances) for 1 of the shows listed below. If you are not able to do a show, you may be asked to drop the class. THIS COURSE IS APPROPRIATE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS. Prerequisite: None Co-requisite: THEP 216 Levels: Undergraduate

• THEA 207 - Actor Trng I - Basic Processes

  In this introductory course you will learn methods to embody the art of acting for live performances. Special attention is given to truthful doing and self-awareness, reducing self-consciousness. You'll learn communication techniques and develop physical and vocal presence. The course includes regular warm-ups, theatre exercises, improvisations, script analysis, and culminates in the performance of a final scene. You'll engage with contemporary dramatic texts from a diverse group of playwrights and see live theatrical performances. This class or THEA208 is a requirement for Theatre Majors with an Acting/Directing emphasis. Notes: THIS COURSE IS APPROPRIATE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS.  Offered in Fall and Spring. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• THEA 208 - Acting I

  This course is the advanced section of THEA 207, Acting 1. It is intended for students who have had previous acting experience. Special attention is given to truthful doing, self-awareness and embodying the art of acting. The course includes regular warm-ups, theatre exercises, improvisations, script analysis, and culminates in the performance of a final scene.  You'll engage with contemporary dramatic texts from a diverse group of playwrights and see live theatrical performances. This class or THEA207 is a requirement for Theatre Majors with an Acting/Directing emphasis. SPECIAL PREREQUISITES: Admission by instructor's permission. Interview/Auditions held prior to the first day of classes. THIS COURSE IS APPROPRIATE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS.  Offered in Fall. 4 credits Levels: Undergraduate

After You Graduate

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's theatre major teaches students performance and technical skills and also encourages skills in leadership, teamwork, professionalism and self-direction. It also develops life skills such as problem solving, self-presentation and communication.

Career paths could include:

• actor
• arts administration
• Broadway professional
• casting director
• children’s theater production
• choreography
• costume design
• cruise/amusement park entertainment
• dance company or studio founder/manager/fundraiser
• dance teacher
• dancer
• director
• drama or dance therapy
• film/TV professional
• lighting design
• lighting/scenery or costume technical professional
• make-up artist
• marketing for the arts
• musical theater professional
• playwright
• scene design
• secondary education theater teacher
• stage/production management
• stunt person
• wedding consultant
• yoga instructor

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