1301

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Introduction to the Theater (3-3-0)

Topics examine the five essential elements of theater: the audience, the actor, the script, the production and the physical theater. Attendance at plays required; no acting included. (DRAM 1310)

1303

Acting I (3-3-0)

Basic concepts of acting (including improvisations, elements of characterization, role playing and scene production) through class presentations, attendance at plays, personal contact with professional actors and viewing films. (DRAM 1351)

1304

Acting II (3-3-0)

Concentration on advanced concepts of acting, auditioning, improvisations, characterizations, pantomime, voice development and scene presentation. Performance in university productions required. (DRAM 1352)

3302

Readers Theatre

3303

Theater: Greek to Elizabethan (3-3-0)

World theater from its beginnings to the 18th century, including theater architecture, staging and costuming practices, plays and playwrights and social and political forces affecting the theater.

3304

Theater: Elizabethan to Modern (3-3-0)

(Cross-listed as HUM 3316)

World theater from the 18th century to the present.

3332

Stage Directing (3-3-0)

An examination of the principles and practices of directing live theater. Concentration on such directorial responsibilities as play selection, casting, script analysis, rehearsal scheduling, character development and blocking techniques. Course culminates in the public presentation of a short dramatic performance. Course may be repeated once for credit.

4390

Selected Topics in Theatre

An in-depth examination of selected aspects of theatre including, but not limited to: playwriting; directing; dramatic criticism; the contributions of a particular playwright, or group of playwrights; and historical trends and group contributions to the evolving theatre scene.