Courses

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Study Areas

 

Theatre

  • THEA 221 Acting I

    This course introduces students to theatre and the discipline of acting. Emphasis is on vocal development and script analysis. Students develop skills in speech and movement, experience growth in an understanding of character, and form a philosophy of acting.

  • THEA 222 Acting II

    This course is designed to increase students' range and versatility. The elements of drama and comedy are studied and emphasis is placed on authentically portraying a range of characters.

    Prerequisite: THEA 221 Acting I

  • THEA 340 Musical Theatre Workshop

    This course offers introductory studies in rehearsal and performance of musical theatre. Rehearsal techniques incorporate vocal, speech, dramatic, and choreographic coaching. Students also develop skills in make-up, hair, costumes, set design, and set construction. The semester culminates in a performance of scenes from various musicals. Assignment to roles in the productions is on the basis of audition.

    Cross-listed: MUS 340 Musical Theatre Workshop

    Prerequisite: Students will need to obtain instructor consent to register, and will need to be registered for vocal lessons with a voice teacher in our Worship Arts department during this semester. Preference will be given to music majors and upperclassmen.

  • THEA 365 Musical Theatre Production and Performance I

    Research, rehearsal, design, staging and presentation of an entire musical theatre production by a musical theatre ensemble. Students can expect to invest a minimum of 120 hours in rehearsal and 40 hours in production.

    Cross-listed: MUS 365 Musical Theatre Production and Performance I

    Note: Assigned roles are by audition; students may take a maximum of 9 credit hours of THEA 360, MUS/THEA 365, THEA 460, or MUS/THEA 465 for credit

  • THEA 465 Musical Theatre Production and Performance II

    Research, rehearsal, design, staging and presentation of an entire musical theatre production by a musical theatre ensemble. Students can expect to invest an minimum of 120 hours in rehearsal and 40 hours in production.

    Cross-listed: MUS 465 Musical Theatre Production and Performance II

    Note: Assigned roles are by audition; students may take a maximum of 9 credit hours of THEA 360, MUS/THEA 365, THEA 460, or MUS/THEA 465 for credit

  • THEA 490 Drama and Theatre Internship

    An internship with a professional theatre company.

    Prerequisite: THEA 221 Acting I, THEA 222 Acting II and permission of Musical Theatre coordinator