Designed to acquaint students with how the basic building blocks of design relate to interpretation of the playscript 297. Specialized training in selected areas of theatrical production, including management, carpentry, electrics, scene painting, and property construction. Course taught in 3 hour sections. May be repeated. Students are introduced to a variety of theatrical styles with particular emphasis given to Shakespearean theatre.
Emphasis is given to developing an overall approach to style work.
An advanced technique workshop integrating voice and movement methods with regard to the demands of style, period and verse. The student may elect to direct a play under the supervision of the theatre staff. Technical projects may be undertaken in areas of set design, lighting, or costuming. Course will vary each time it is offered and will focus on specific areas of theatre studies, including history, criticism and technical theatre. Studies in development of the original playscript from manuscript to performance.