Theatre Peformance (TPP)

An introduction to the discipline and creative process of acting with emphasis on formal and improvisational techniques for developing vocal, physical and analytical skills.

Production workshop for various areas of theater performance, including acting, directing, technical production, design, and theater management.

Explores audition techniques for stage and screen. Students will be better prepared to audition in all professional settings.

This course provides an introduction to the disciplinary knowledge and practical skills required for the aspiring musical theatre performer.

Scene study and intermediate characterization.

An exploration of voice and movement techniques for the stage. Students will be exposed to a variety of approaches to strengthen their vocal and physical performance skills.

Students in this course will work with students in the Directing course on student-directed scenes, building off of foundations learned in Acting I as well as material from the co-requisite Scene Study course.

This course explores the fundamentals of acting in song, with an emphasis on developing the ability to analyze, interpret, prepare, and perform roles in a variety of musical theatre styles and genres.

Techniques and principles of acting for television and motion pictures.

An experimental laboratory for students to build ensemble, improv and creative generating skills in preparation for Scripting the Devised Performance. Each devised project will be a unique partnership with different community groups.

Theoretical and practical approach to directing for the stage.

An introduction to the writing of the one-act play. Students will study short works by prominent contemporary playwrights and develop their own material. They will be encouraged to explore a variety of styles and techniques.

A practical course in voice and speech training for recorded and broadcast media, with an emphasis on storytelling, diction, and microphone technique.

This course will focus on a chosen acting style or styles from a larger collection of available styles within the discipline.

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to apply and further develop skills gained in Acting I by working with other actors in prepared scenes. Students in this course will work with students in the Directing course on student-directed scenes.

Advanced competency in theoretical and practical approach to directing for the stage.

An advanced competency course in developing new creative works. Focus of new works may include dance, movement, scripts, performance, transmedia, applied theatre, and will rotate dependent on faculty expertise.

Lecture, seminar or studio sessions covering selected topics of interest in performance skills.

Internship in theatre, film or television or media production. Emphasis on applied learning and vocational experience in the field.