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Undergraduate Theatre

2025 Spring Term

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THEATRE APPRECIATION LAB EQUIVALENCY PRACTICUM

THEATRE 101

For students who have taken Theatre Appreciation (THEATRE 100, 2 credits) before declaring a Theatre BA or Theatre BFA. This practicum is an add-on to Theatre Appreciation in order to bring its experience and credits into line with Introduction to Theatre (THEATRE 110, 4 credits). This class may also be used by transfer students who have taken a lower credit Theatre Introduction or Appreciation course at their previous institution.

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THEATRE ACTIVITIES PRACTICUM

THEATRE 200

Activities practicum for non-theatre majors and minors engaged in Theatre/Dance Department production activities not covered by other listed practicums, such as performing in the orchestra for musicals and operas. By contacting the Theatre/Dance Department via phone or email and requesting consent to enroll, after discussion regarding student interests and production openings enrollees will be placed into an appropriate production assignment.

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PRACTICUM - ACTING

THEATRE 201

Participation as an actor/performer in a supporting or minor role in a University Theatre production. Students cast in a production will contribute production hours in costume and scenery construction. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - ASSISTANT DIRECTING

THEATRE 202

Participation as an Assistant Director on a University Theatre Department-approved production. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - SOUND

THEATRE 203

Participation in University Theatre Department productions as Sound Operator, Sound Engineer, or Assistant Sound Designer. In general, 25 40 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation per 1 unit. Required presence at all technical rehearsals and performances.

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PRACTICUM - STAGECRAFT

THEATRE 204

Participation in set construction, painting, and other technical activities on University Theatre/Dance Department productions, as well as Assistant Technical Director. Department approval is required. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - LIGHTING

THEATRE 205

Participation as Light Board Operator, Projections Operator, Followspot Operator, Assistant Head Electrician, or other lighting related technical position on a University Theatre/Dance Department production. Operators are required to be present at all technical rehearsals and performances. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - COSTUMES

THEATRE 206

Participation in the construction of costumes or wardrobe crew for University Theatre/Dance Department productions. Department approval is required. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is required per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours expected per 1 unit. Wardrobe crew is required to be present for all dress rehearsals and performances.

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PRACTICUM - ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGNER

THEATRE 207

Participation as Assistant Scenic Designer for University Theatre/Dance productions. In general, 25 hours or performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit. Assistant Scenic Designers are required to attend all production meetings and all technical rehearsals.

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PRACTICUM - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

THEATRE 208

Participation as Assistant Stage Manager for University Theatre/Dance Department productions. Assistant Stage Managers are expected to be present for auditions, all rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - PROPERTIES

THEATRE 209

Participation as Properties Crew, Assistant Properties Artisan, Assistant Properties Manager, or Assistant Properties Designer for University Theatre/Dance Department productions. Attendance at all production meetings and technical rehearsals is required for some of these roles. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 units, with 50 hour participation expected per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - MAKEUP/HAIR

THEATRE 210

Participation as Makeup and/or Hair crew for University Theatre/Dance department production. Participants are required to be present for all technical rehearsals and performances. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - DRAMATURGY

THEATRE 211

Participation as assistant dramaturg or research assistant for University Theatre/Dance department productions. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is required per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - FRONT OF HOUSE OPERATIONS

THEATRE 212

Participation in Front of House operations for University Theatre/Dance department productions. May include (but is not limited to) Assistant House Manager, Publicity and Marketing Assistant, Outreach and Development Assistant. In general, 25 hours performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER

THEATRE 213

Participation as Assistant Costume Designer for University Theatre/Dance department productions. Students are expected to attend production meetings and technical rehearsal, as well as attend to other design responsibilities as assigned. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER

THEATRE 214

Participation as Assistant Lighting Designer for University Theatre/Dance department productions. Students are expected to attend all production meetings and technical rehearsals as well as attend to other design responsibilities as assigned. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 units, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - SCENIC PAINTING

THEATRE 216

Student participation on a University Theatre/Dance production as a scenic artist/painter. Works with the scenic designer and technical director on implementing paint work for the scenic design. In general, 25 hours are expected per 0.5 units, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit.

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PRACTICUM - ASSISTANT MAKEUP/HAIR DESIGNER

THEATRE 217

Participation as Assistant Makeup and/or Hair Designer for University Theatre/Dance department productions. Student is expected to attend production meetings and dress rehearsals, as well as complete other design duties as assigned. In general, 25 hours of performance participation is expected per 0.5 unit, with 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit.

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AUDITIONING

THEATRE 219

This course offers training in resume preparation, in preparing for an audition, and in presenting audition material.

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ACTING: ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE

THEATRE 220

A study of techniques of character analysis and development which seeks to explore and integrate the internal and external aspects of acting in order to develop a dynamic approach to the actor's craft.

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SCRIPT ANALYSIS

THEATRE 225

A study of the basic elements of drama and how these elements combine to create a play. Particular emphasis will be placed on how to discover a valid interpretation of the playwright's intentions and transfer that interpretation to the stage. Required for all Theatre majors.

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INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATRE

THEATRE 251

Fundamentals of the technical aspects of scenery, costumes, and lighting for theatre and dance. Examination of the mechanical principles and techniques used in scenery, costuming, and lighting, stressing practical "hands-on" experiences.

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PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGEMENT

THEATRE 260

Production Stage Management explores the processes of stage and fiscal management for Theatre. The first part of the course covers the various duties and responsibilities of the Stage Manager. The course then explores the processes required by Production Stage Managers to oversee the personnel and fiscal operations during production.

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THEATRE HISTORY II

THEATRE 272

This course is a continuation of Theatre History One. The primary objective of this course is to study the salient developments of the period defined as Realism (beginning with late 19th Century) to Post Modernism and Trans Modernism (21st Century). The course will focus on the innovations and philosophies of historical style periods as a chronological thematic approach.

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ADVANCED PRACTICUM - ACTING

THEATRE 301

Participation as an actor/performer in a leading or major role in a University Theatre/Dance Department production. Students will also be assigned a limited number of production hours in costume and scenery construction. In general, 50 hours participation expected per 1 unit. Student must audition for and be cast in a department production.

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ADVANCED PRACTICUM - SOUND DESIGN

THEATRE 303

Participation as Sound Designer for University Theatre/Dance productions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to attendance at all production meetings, research, rehearsal observation, design paperwork and drawings, sound effect creation, playback system set up, attendance at all technical rehearsals. In general, 50 hours of performance participation are required per 1 unit.

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ADVANCED PRACTICUM - TECHNICAL DIRECTION

THEATRE 304

Participation as Technical Director (under faculty supervision) for a University Theatre/Dance department production. Activities include, but is not limited to, attendance at all production meetings, designer consultations, technical rehearsals, and strike, as well as preparation of construction paperwork and research, as well as supervision of shop activities during construction process. In general, 50 hours participation is expected per 1 unit.

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ADVANCED PRACTICUM - LIGHTING DESIGN/ELECTRICS

THEATRE 305

Participation a Lighting Designer or Head Electrician on a University Theatre/Dance department production. For designers this includes, but is not limited to, attendance at all production meetings and technical rehearsals, as well rehearsal observation and consultation at light hang, focus, and note sessions. Designer will prepare all required drawings and paperwork. Head Electrician duties include, but are not limited to, planning and supervision of light hang, focus, and note sessions in close collaboration with the production's lighting designer. In general, 50 hours of participation are expected per 1 unit.

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ADVANCED PRACTICUM - COSTUME DESIGN/TECHNICIAN

THEATRE 306

Participation as Costume Designer or Lead Shop Technician for a University Theatre/Dance department production. For designers duties include, but are not limited to, attendance at all production meetings, director consultations, and technical rehearsals; completion of all design research and paperwork; supervising the design as it moves through the shop. Lead Shop Technician duties include, but are not limited to, consultation with the costume designer, completion of all construction research and paperwork, and supervision of the costume shop activities in the implementation of the design. In general, 50 hours of participation are expected per 1 unit.

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ADVANCED PRACTICUM - SCENIC DESIGN

THEATRE 307

Participation as Scenic Designer or Projection Designer for a University Theatre/Dance department production. Activities include, but are not limited to, attendance at all production meetings, director consultations, and technical rehearsals; research and creation of required paperwork and drawing; consultation with scene shop in implementation of the design. In general, 50 hours of participation are expected per 1 unit.

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ADVANCED PRACTICUM - STAGE MANAGER

THEATRE 308

Participation as Stage Manager for a University Theatre/Dance department production. Includes but is not limited to attendance at all production meetings, auditions, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances associated with the production. In general, 50 hours of participation is expected per 1 unit.

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ADVANCED PRACTICUM - PROPERTIES MANAGER/DESIGNER

THEATRE 309

Participation as Properties Manager or Properties Designer for a University Theatre/Dance department production. Includes but is not limited to all production meetings, research, paperwork and design drawings, fabrication and procurement activities, technical rehearsals, and strike associated with the production. In general, 50 hours of participation is expected per 1 unit.

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ADVANCED PRACTICUM - MAKEUP/HAIR DESIGN

THEATRE 310

Participation as Makeup and/or Hair Designer for University Theatre/Dance department production. Includes but is not limited to all production meetings, research, rehearsal observation, design paperwork and drawings, implementation consultation, and technical rehearsals associated with the production. In general, 50 hours participation is expected per 1 unit.

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ADVANCED PRACTICUM - DRAMATURGY

THEATRE 311

Participation as Dramaturg for a University Theatre/Dance department production. Includes but is not limited to script analysis and research, production meeting and rehearsal attendance, and generation of materials for use in rehearsal and publicity. In general, 50 hours of participation are expected per 1 unit.

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PRODUCTION PRACTICUM - FRONT OF HOUSE OPERATIONS

THEATRE 312

Participation in Front of House Operations for a University Theatre/Dance department production. May include but is not limited to House Manager, Publicity and Marketing Assistant, Outreach and Development Assistant. In general, 50 hours of participation is expected per 1 unit.

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DESIGN II FOR THEATRICAL SCENERY AND LIGHTING

THEATRE 316

Building on the design foundations introduced in Introduction to Theatrical Design, this course will further develop the specific graphic communication skills, including drafting and related computer programs, required to express theatrical design principles in the realization of successful performance environments.

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THEATRICAL COSTUMING

THEATRE 343

A lecture/laboratory course to study and practice the basic principles and process of theatrical costuming, including the fundamentals of pattern making, textiles and costume construction. Construction of a costume is required.

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ACTING FOR THE CAMERA

THEATRE 422

A course to study and practice basic principles of on-camera performance. Through regular on-camera assignments students learn skills necessary to work as actors in the TV and film industries.

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ADVANCED STAGE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

THEATRE 460

A course for the advanced student who wishes to pursue further study in scenic, costume or lighting design and/or technology. Each student, in consultation with the instructors, will choose 2 projects on which to focus. The lecture/labs will consist of work on those projects and lecture/discussions related to the projects. Required for B.F.A. Design/Tech students. Offered each spring. Repeatable three times for a maximum of 9 credits in major.

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INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE PRACTICE

THEATRE 493

In cooperation with a designated theatrical organization and with previously established guidelines, participation in the production and/or management activities of a commercial or non-profit theatre operation.

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SPECIAL STUDIES

THEATRE 496

Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

THEATRE 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.

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SENIOR PROJECT

THEATRE 499

A capstone project in which the student demonstrates proficiency in directing, acting, designing, promotion, playwriting or criticism on a major project proposed by the student and approved by the department. Repeatable.