Involves students in acting and producing various dramatic pieces, especially the major productions each year. Credit can be earned working on stage or behind the scenes in costuming, set building, light design, makeup, properties, publicity, or student directing. Introduces students to the fundamentals of performance.
Instruction is given in speech, movement, relaxation, and acting technique.
Throughout the semester students perform various projects and finish with a scene offered for campus viewing. Based on directing concepts examined in readings, class discussions, reports, and projects, students select a scene or short play, cast it, work out lighting, design set, choose costumes and make-up. These scenes are then offered for campus-wide viewing. Involves creative prayer and introduction to a plethora of resources for creative additions to worship or outreach. Useful for church leaders, pastors, and teachers as well as actors and performers.