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Theatre Major

The Theatre major is a generalist degree for the student who wants a broad and flexible theatre education experience. Theatre majors may opt to acquire either a Performance specialization or a Design/Technology specialization by selecting additional required or elective courses in each area listed. The specializations are designed to be coupled with the Theatre Core.

Major Requirements

36 credits

Theatre Core (21 credits)

THE-110Play Reading & Discussion

1 credit
THE-140Stagecraft

3 credits
THE-140LStagecraft Lab

1 credit
THE-201Play Analysis

3 credits
THE-212Theatrical Design Foundations

3 credits
THE-215Acting Fundamentals

3 credits
THE-240Theatre Ensemble

1 credit
THE-240Theatre Ensemble

1 credit
THE-240Theatre Ensemble

1 credit
THE-240Theatre Ensemble

1 credit
THE-490Theatre Senior Project

3 credits

THE-240 should be taken four times for a total of 4 credits.

Participation in all Mainstage productions by Theatre majors is expected.

THE-490: Spring offering

Theatre History (3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

THE-320Theatre History I

3 credits
THE-321Theatre History II

3 credits

Performance Courses (6 credits)

Complete two of the following courses:

THE-216Voice and Diction

3 credits
THE-271Digital Production and Performance

3 credits
THE-291Stage Combat

3 credits
THE-350Topics in Performance

3 credits

Design/Technology Courses (6 credits)

Complete two of the following courses:

THE-210Stage Makeup

3 credits
THE-260Stage Management

3 credits
THE-371Theatrical Design Topics: Scenic, Lighting, Costume

3 credits

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:

1)  Apply critical theories, research, and methodologies when examining context and means of production for representative plays;

2)  Analyze and interpret plays and other theatrical events with attention to skills involved in performance, direction, design, and playwriting;

3)  Apply conceptual and technical skills to creative practices in performance, design, or direction;

4)  Interpret multi-cultural perspectives, influences of ideas and individual, and major productions through history in the context of the history and development of theatre; and

5)  Describe the contextual importance of the artist, culture, or time period and apply that understanding to analysis and interpretation of theatrical works.