Summer - Theatre and Dance

Summer Offerings 2013
School of Theatre & Dance

First Session Offering: May 28 - June 28, 2013

THTR 120A, Sec. 01—INTRODUCTION TO ACTING I (1:30 – 5:20 pm, MTWR, 3 credits)
Instructor John DeBoer

First Session ONLINE Offerings: May 28 - June 28, 2013

THTR 101L, Sec. 50—INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3 credits)
This class will examine theatre and performance in terms of their contemporary and personal relevance. This class explores the way in which the student affects and is affected by theatre, performance, and popular culture. We will endeavor to increase understanding, appreciation, and critical perceptions of the theatrical event. Class topics will focus on the elements of theatrical practice, artists and innovators of the theatre, and on the theater’s development as an art form and a social phenomenon. We will look at the art of human performances and how the world around us influences contemporary drama.  Instructor Stacy Ohrt-Billingslea.
 

Special Session Offerings

THTR 306, Sec. 60—SUMMER THEATRE ([May 28 – August 2, 2013] 1-12 credits)
This course is designed to give students practicum credit for working with School-approved summer theatre companies in the capacity of actor, designer, director, stage manager and/or technician. Students will gain a more advanced understanding of the rigors and expectations of working in a summer theatre environment. Students are expected to maintain a superior quality of professionalism throughout each project and adapt to the performance/production methods of the individual summer theatre company.  Consent of instructor required.  Instructor Jere Hodgin.