This is a hands on, seminar oriented class. Covers basic and business managerial skills related to theatre, with emphasis on amateur and educational companies. Topics include development of budgets and business office procedures, box office and house management, and computer software applications and techniques. Course work includes an examination of historical and contemporary practice of these crafts through research and application. Examines the theory and practice of costume and property construction as well as the acquisition and management of inventories.
Emphasis is placed upon historical research and laboratory exercises.
Revising plays and one act scripts for stage performance. Intensive work in a summer theatre production, in which the student functions as a performer, technician, designer, or in a combination of duties. Dance for Musical Theatre Choreographic components for theatre actors to stage musical sequences in theatre, basic, period, and stylistic dance combinations and strategies. For students who intend to pursue a career in theatre on the educational or commercial level, to refine skills as well as to develop the capacity to teach the art of acting to others. A performance-oriented study of musical theatre, composers, and styles to improve students' audition and performance skills.