Students may receive one credit hour for assuming significant responsibility as stage manager, designer, crew chief, assistant director, publicity director or dramaturg 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 will write an outline of goals for the experience and upon completion will write a short self-assessment paper.

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 and upon completion will write a short self-assessment paper.

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.

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.

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.

This course offers a form of contemporary theatrical and concert dance employing a special technique for developing the use of the entire body in movements expressive of abstract ideas. Each class begins with a structured warm-up designed to prepare the entire body for full-out moving. Center combinations, turning, partnering, small jumps and leaps, as well as traveling across the floor develop a strong foundation for future study.

International dance combines the elements of diversity, movement, sound and athletic conditioning. There is an emphasis on muscle conditioning, definition, flexibility, movement and balance. This exercise program is designed to accommodate all fitness levels and encourage even those with little or no dance experience to discover the benefits of international dance.

In this course students will be given instruction in fundamental Pilates Mat exercises focusing on coordination, posture, body awareness, and strength. The specific approach designed for this course will emphasize neutral spine and proper pelvic alignment to improve core stability and overall health. Open to all students.

This course offers an examination of the basic concepts, vocabulary, and techniques of acting. The class will include improvisation, monologue preparation, scene study, character development, and textual analysis.

This introductory course surveys the many forms of concert dance in America from vaudeville to today. Through readings and practice, students will discuss and physically experience each genre of dance as well as discuss the cultural context in which it emerged. Fall.

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. Fall/Spring.

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

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

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.

This class will explore American concert dance from the early 1900s until today. By examining key figures in early modern dance through current choreographers, we will discuss society's impact on the development of American concert dance and the impact of American concert dance on society. Readings, group discussions, videos, performances, and journaling will be used to reflect upon additional issues associated with American concert dance.

Dance Theory and Composition I is designed to explore the fundamentals of tools and ideas in dance-making. Students will explore a variety of traditional composition tools in dance as well as other art forms and will discuss the fundamentals of reviewing and assessing compositions in performance.

The class will produce a dance concert to be performed by the class with original work choreographed by each student. Students will document on paper and by video, the entire show concept, personal piece concept, rehearsal process, development, production process, and final performance of an original work.

A beginning course for the theatre major or minor, with an introduction to the art of acting through individual and group work. Students will develop basic acting skills with a strong emphasis on the Stanislavski system. The class will include improvisation, monologue preparation, scene study, character development, textual analysis, vocal development, and historical research.

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. Spring.

This survey course introduces students to the major playwrights and movements in the European theatre from 1650 to 1850 from the beginning of the English Commonwealth until the rise of Modernism. Coursework will include both practical applications and written evaluations of play texts and theatre productions.

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 provides a detailed study of theatre and its development in the West since the rise of Modernism. Particular attention is given to the immeasurable influence of Marx, Darwin, and Freud on the world, and therefore on the theatre. Students will consider representative works from several late-nineteenth and twentieth century movements such as: Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism, German Expressionism, Futurism, Dadaism, and Absurdism. Coursework will include both practical applications and written evaluations of play texts and 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. Fall/Spring.

The course will include a critical examination of dramatic literature for the purposes of production. Students in this course will consider representative dramatic works from the ancient Greeks into the 21st century. Students will study the play script as literature, an historical artifact, and a blueprint for production. Course materials may be linked to Carthage theatre productions. This course involves extensive play reading and analysis, historical research, practical application, and a major project.

A beginning stagecraft course for all theatre majors and minors. This course introduces students to the basic aspects of technical theatre production and construction of theatrical scenery. Students will learn how to operate the necessary power tools and stage machinery safely. Students will be involved directly with the Carthage theatre productions. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: Theatre major or minor or Music Theatre major or minor, or permission of the instructor. Fall and Spring.

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. Prerequisite: Theatre major or minor or Music Theatre major or minor, or permission of the instructor. Fall and Spring.

This course introduces students to the basic technology of theatrical stage lighting. Students will learn the fundamentals of lighting instrument identification and use, as well as how to hang, focus, and operate the theatre lighting system. Students will be involved directly with Carthage theatre productions. Lecture and laboratory.

An introductory scenic painting course introducing students to the basic practices of theatrical scenic painting. The class will cover color theory, scenic painting techniques, and color renderings and elevations. Students will be involved directly with Carthage theatre productions. Lecture and laboratory.

In this workshop, students examine great plays of the 20th century in order to develop a deeper understanding of the playwright's craft. Students then develop their own writing skills by creating both an adaptation and an original dramatic work.

This course provides instruction in the proper use and maintenance of the performer's 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 intermediate course for the theatre major or minor. A continuation of the acting skills presented in Acting I. A process-oriented course exploring modern and contemporary playwrights. The class will include scene study, character development, textual analysis, vocal development, and historical research.

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. Fall.

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

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

An advanced course for the theatre major, focusing on the techniques needed for classical drama. The course will include advanced acting techniques exploring period and style work from the Greek/Roman Theatre, Shakespeare and the English Renaissance, and Moliere and the French Restoration. Activities will include scene study, textual analysis, vocal development, and historical research.

A study of theatre teaching methods and instructional materials. Special attention is given to the selection and organization of subject matter and learning activities. Field work required. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of directing plays for the stage. We will carefully examine play structure and analysis, interpretation, communication with the actor and designer, as well as the rehearsal process and performance.

Students should register for THR 4990 during the semester they intend to complete their senior thesis.