Theatre is the
art of giving life in performance to dramatic literature. Production is at
the very center of our award-winning Theatre and Dance program.
Each season UAA Theatre and Dance produces four plays and two
dance concerts on its "modified thrust" Mainstage, and in the Jerry
Harper Studio Theatre, a fully-equipped, black-box space.
Student-directed scenes, one-acts, and full-length plays are also presented
yearly in the Harper. Department plays are cast at open auditions,
and on average more than 100 majors, non-majors and members of the
community are involved in our productions each year. All Theatre and
Dance majors are required to participate in Mainstage productions
and/or related departmental activities.
An introduction to basic acting techniques with emphasis on creativity, concentration, relaxation, physical and vocal awareness, and the Stanislavsky method of acting.
An introduction to basic acting techniques with emphasis on creativity, concentration, relaxation, physical and vocal awareness, and the Stanislavsky method of acting.
Introduction to the mechanics of stage production. Emphasizes safe and practical use of tools, equipment and materials employed in scene shop, lighting, backstage and costume work. Students master basic practices and techniques required for effective production work in each area.
Introduction to the mechanics of stage production. Emphasizes safe and practical use of tools, equipment and materials employed in scene shop, lighting, backstage and costume work. Students master basic practices and techniques required for effective production work in each area.
Participation in mainstage production as an actor, director, or assistant director. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission and audition. May be stacked with: THR A395
Participation in mainstage production as an actor, director, or assistant director. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission and audition. May be stacked with: THR A395
Continuation of Dance for Musical Theatre I, building on the foundation of vocabulary, movement styles, vocalizing, and performance techniques. Techniques in improving audition skills and perfecting performance ability. Encompasses a range of time periods, from the 1920s to the present. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit. Crosslisted with DNCE A224.
Continuation of Dance for Musical Theatre I, building on the foundation of vocabulary, movement styles, vocalizing, and performance techniques. Techniques in improving audition skills and perfecting performance ability. Encompasses a range of time periods, from the 1920s to the present. Special Note: May be repeated three times for credit. Crosslisted with DNCE A224.
Participation in mainstage productions as member of technical staff. Credit for scene crew, light crew, props, costume crew, makeup crew, stage management, and publicity. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. May be stacked with: THR A495
Participation in mainstage productions as member of technical staff. Credit for scene crew, light crew, props, costume crew, makeup crew, stage management, and publicity. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. May be stacked with: THR A495
A survey of dramatic literature from 1800 to the present. Emphasis is placed upon the playwrights' work and relationship to the production of these plays in their own time and in today's theatre. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and the completion of GER Tier 1 Written Communication requirements.
A survey of dramatic literature from 1800 to the present. Emphasis is placed upon the playwrights' work and relationship to the production of these plays in their own time and in today's theatre. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and the completion of GER Tier 1 Written Communication requirements.
Intensive exploration of text-based analysis of Shakespearean characters. Emphasis will be placed on scene and character study in a studio setting. Special Note: THR A221 and THR A222 are recommended.
Intensive exploration of text-based analysis of Shakespearean characters. Emphasis will be placed on scene and character study in a studio setting. Special Note: THR A221 and THR A222 are recommended.
An introduction to the art of fighting in the theatre. Students are taught basic techniques for unarmed, single rapier, and rapier and dagger combat. Emphasis is placed throughout on safety as well as the effectiveness of the illusion of violence.
An introduction to the art of fighting in the theatre. Students are taught basic techniques for unarmed, single rapier, and rapier and dagger combat. Emphasis is placed throughout on safety as well as the effectiveness of the illusion of violence.
Performance practicum for juniors and seniors: advanced participation in mainstage productions as an actor, director, or assistant director. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission and audition. May be stacked with: THR A195
Performance practicum for juniors and seniors: advanced participation in mainstage productions as an actor, director, or assistant director. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission and audition. May be stacked with: THR A195
Continuation of THR A411. Theatre history from 1800 to modern. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and the completion of GER Tier 1 Written Communication requirements.
Continuation of THR A411. Theatre history from 1800 to modern. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and the completion of GER Tier 1 Written Communication requirements.
Advanced technical theatre course with selected emphasis in scenery design, lighting, stagecraft, costume, or directing. Registration Restrictions: Theatre major and Junior level.
Advanced technical theatre course with selected emphasis in scenery design, lighting, stagecraft, costume, or directing. Registration Restrictions: Theatre major and Junior level.
CRN: 37586 Section: 001 Date Range: 01/17-05/05 Section Title: Puppets in Performance
Current topics in theatrical performance addressing special demands of the theatre season or special faculty expertise. Special Note: May be repeated for credit with change of subtitle.
CRN: 37587 Section: 002 Date Range: 01/17-05/05 Section Title: Auditions
Current topics in theatrical performance addressing special demands of the theatre season or special faculty expertise. Special Note: May be repeated for credit with change of subtitle.
Current topics in theatrical performance addressing special demands of the theatre season or special faculty expertise. Special Note: May be repeated for credit with change of subtitle.
CRN: 37588 Section: 001 Date Range: 01/17-05/05 Section Title: Theatrical Control Systems
Current topics in technical theatre theory and practice. Includes studio work. Special Note: May be repeated with change of subtitle for a maximum of 12 credits.
Current topics in technical theatre theory and practice. Includes studio work. Special Note: May be repeated with change of subtitle for a maximum of 12 credits.
CRN: 37589 Section: 001 Date Range: 01/17-05/05 Section Title: *History of Musical Theatre
Intensive examination of a topic in Theatre or Dance including the historical, cultural, social and political influences on each aspect of the performance area: writing, acting, movement and design with an emphasis on its relevance to a contemporary audience. Special Note: May be repeated once for credit with a change in subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Completion of GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses and these Tier 2 Disciplinary Areas: Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Junior or Senior level.
Intensive examination of a topic in Theatre or Dance including the historical, cultural, social and political influences on each aspect of the performance area: writing, acting, movement and design with an emphasis on its relevance to a contemporary audience. Special Note: May be repeated once for credit with a change in subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Completion of GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses and these Tier 2 Disciplinary Areas: Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Junior or Senior level.
Technical practicum for juniors and seniors. Emphasis is on participation in a mainstage production as a significant member of the technical/production crew or design team. Special Note: May be repeated with change of project for 9 credits. Registration Restrictions: Permission of instructor. May be stacked with: THR A295
Technical practicum for juniors and seniors. Emphasis is on participation in a mainstage production as a significant member of the technical/production crew or design team. Special Note: May be repeated with change of project for 9 credits. Registration Restrictions: Permission of instructor. May be stacked with: THR A295
Independent research on a specific topic or area of theatre culminating in a research paper. Participation in professional conferences and competition strongly recommended. Registration Restrictions: Junior standing in Theatre and department chair's signature.
Independent research on a specific topic or area of theatre culminating in a research paper. Participation in professional conferences and competition strongly recommended. Registration Restrictions: Junior standing in Theatre and department chair's signature.
Independent or collaborative research project on a specific topic or area of theatre culminating in the presentation of a live theatre performance or design execution. Continuation and application of the research completed in THR A498 and required for the Theatre Honors Program. Participation in professional competitions strongly encouraged. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Theatre Honors program and department chair's signature.
Independent or collaborative research project on a specific topic or area of theatre culminating in the presentation of a live theatre performance or design execution. Continuation and application of the research completed in THR A498 and required for the Theatre Honors Program. Participation in professional competitions strongly encouraged. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Theatre Honors program and department chair's signature.
T#1 Full-Length Playwriting Students will enter the class with an idea for a full-le ntgh (90+ minutes) play they want to write. The class will t hen revolve around creating this script. There will be studi es in outlining and structure; how to title plays; metaphor; character journey; format; and the business of palywriting. Students will have weekly writing assignments, and there wi ll be some reading of major plays to provide discussion abou t how they achieve what is being studied. A first draft of the students' plays will be due a month before the end of th e semester, then students will work with the instuctor on th e final draft.
T#1 Full-Length Playwriting Students will enter the class with an idea for a full-le ntgh (90+ minutes) play they want to write. The class will t hen revolve around creating this script. There will be studi es in outlining and structure; how to title plays; metaphor; character journey; format; and the business of palywriting. Students will have weekly writing assignments, and there wi ll be some reading of major plays to provide discussion abou t how they achieve what is being studied. A first draft of the students' plays will be due a month before the end of th e semester, then students will work with the instuctor on th e final draft.
Theatre is the
art of giving life in performance to dramatic literature. Production is at
the very center of our award-winning Theatre and Dance program.
Each season UAA Theatre and Dance produces four plays and two
dance concerts on its "modified thrust" Mainstage, and in the Jerry
Harper Studio Theatre, a fully-equipped, black-box space.
Student-directed scenes, one-acts, and full-length plays are also presented
yearly in the Harper. Department plays are cast at open auditions,
and on average more than 100 majors, non-majors and members of the
community are involved in our productions each year. All Theatre and
Dance majors are required to participate in Mainstage productions
and/or related departmental activities.
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