VOICE 1: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION introduces the fundamentals and discipline of voice and speech.
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THEATRE 130 introduces the fundamentals of theatrical design, focusing on translating text into visual and aural content through script analysis and research.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026THEATRE 160 teaches students how to mount theatrical productions by exploring scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and stage management through lectures and practical experience.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026#4 ·THEATRE 200
Acting Skills for Life
2–3 creditsTHEATRE 200: ACTING SKILLS FOR LIFE teaches students to apply acting techniques to professional presentations, interviews, and interpersonal interactions.
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Reviewers describe the course as easy with minimal work, noting short readings and informal writing assignments that are easy to meet.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature covers reading plays, attending productions, and developing critical writing and analytic skills.
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Historical reviews of Scott Campbell: Scott Campbell's section required significant reading of ten plays, yet weekly quizzes allowed summaries for full credit. Exams were online, open-note, and considered easy to score perfectly on.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026#6 ·THEATRE 100
Experiencing Theatre
2–3 creditsEXPERIENCING THEATRE explores how theatre is made and develops appreciation for performative events through live performances and professional colloquiums.
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The workload is minimal, consisting of weekly attendance, watching plays, and submitting short discussion posts or quizzes. Lectures are mandatory but content is considered unimportant, and make-up assignments are available.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING develops voice, characterization, and physicality techniques for individual performance and scene study.
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Historical reviews of Audrey Standish, Patricia Boyette: Standish challenges students to raise their acting standards, while Patricia Boyette is described as vague and demanding, with one reviewer noting it is not an easy class.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026#8 ·THEATRE 367
Script Analysis
3 creditsTHEATRE 367: SCRIPT ANALYSIS studies dramatic structure and theatrical text elements through applied script analysis methods.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026THEATRE 219 covers current topics in theatre and drama, including design, performance, technology, history, theory, criticism, and education.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026THEATRE 150: ACTING I: INTRODUCTION TO ACTING provides a basic introduction to the craft of acting.
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The course involves few assignments, focusing primarily on participation and acting, with tests and essays offering extra credit opportunities.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SCENIC STUDIO PRACTICUM hones technical theater skills through practical work on University Theatre productions alongside designers and technicians.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to theatre for cultural and social awareness, analyzing sensitive subjects in workplace and community settings.
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Historical reviews of Mark Hairston: Mark Hairston's section involves lots of reading and interpretations where only his answers are considered correct, creating a difficult environment.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026#13 ·THEATRE 360
Performance in Practice
1–3 creditsTHEATRE 360: PERFORMANCE IN PRACTICE provides practical theatrical experience through work on University Theatre productions in various performance and production roles.
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