Students may receive one credit hour for assuming significant responsibility as stage manager, designer, crew chief, assistant director, publicity director or literary manager of a production. Lab may be repeated if a student has successfully completed one production/design course. Limit: one credit hour per semester or January term.

Students may receive one credit hour for assuming significant responsibility for a sizable role in a pre-approved theatre production, or by directing a one-act or full length play for public performance. The actor or director will keep an ongoing log documenting the learning experience. Credit hour may be repeated once after each successful completion of an acting or directing course. Course can be repeated.

Beginning ballet instruction in fundamental movement: positions, barre, and floor exercises. Open to all students. Fulfills general education requirement for Exercise & Sports Science experience and is a graded course.

Continued ballet instruction in floor combinations and beginning allegro and adagio. Fulfills general education requirement for Exercise & Sports Science experience and is a graded course.

Beginning tap dance skill in steps at the barre and on the floor. Open to all students. Fulfills general education requirement for Exercise & Sports Science experience and is a graded course.

Beginning jazz dance instruction in a variety of steps and combinations. Develops dance experience for the stage. Open to all students. Fulfills general education requirement for Exercise & Sports Science experience and is a graded course.

Continued jazz dance instruction in a variety of steps and combinations including floor combinations and stylized dances. Fulfills general education requirement for Exercise & Sports Science experience and is a graded course.

Beginning ballroom dance instruction in swing, waltz, and Latin styles. Open to all students. Fulfills general education requirement for Exercise & Sports Science experience and is a graded course.

An introduction to texts, practice, and production in the theatre in order to understand it as a social and aesthetic experience and as a reflection of culture. Various aspects of theatre, a broad view of theatre history, and a study of representative plays of the past and present will constitute the content of the course. Theatre as an art form will be related to music, art, dance and architecture. The course requires a commitment of ten hours to the production lab.

A study of, and participation in, the techniques employed in translating print narrative into oral communication.

The course includes a study of drama and community settings for persons of all ages, as well as study and experiences designed to develop the skills needed to provide environments conducive to the development of creativity in the individual, and an examination of the child's potential for creative achievement at different age and grade levels.

A comprehensive study of dramatic literary forms and the theatrical expressions of civilizations and cultures from the inception of theatre to the Renaissance. Coursework will include both practical applications and written evaluations of theatre productions.

This course for the singer-actor provides formal and informal venues to develop music theater skills: character development and portrayal, scene study, and audition skills. The laboratory format allows students to learn from the instructor as well as each other as they cover varied repertory. The course culminates in a performance at the end of each term. May be repeated for credit. 1 or 2 credits.

Intensive study of a selected topic, movement, or figure in theatre. Oral and written presentations required.

Practical study and experiences to develop technical skills including effective planning and safety practices for basic elements of costume design, acquisition and construction, and makeup design and application. Students will work on projects currently in production by the department.

This course provides instruction in the proper use and maintenance of the performers voice, with special attention given to the unique needs of the stage actor. Exercises and training will help students to understand and develop breath control, resonance, vocal range, and articulation. Accurate vocal style and characterization will be taught as key components to performing various historical periods and styles. Students will also work to minimize vocal tension, improve body alignment and awareness, and acquire or shed dialects as required for a role. Offered every other year.

An exploration of how drama, art, movement, and music combine into the "spectacular" form of Music Theater. Students survey and study a variety of works from Music Theater's operatic beginnings through present day "patchwork" rock shows. We will attend at least four live productions. Ticket fee.

A guided preparation and revision process for the completion of a Senior Thesis or Senior Project.