Link to Faculty for information on individual faculty members. Information on required courses for majors and minors is provided after the course listing. A study of the fundamental aesthetic principles of the theatre, examining the artistry of playwright, actor, director, and designer through theory and practice. Attendance at the Department's mainstage productions is required.
Writing is emphasized through critiques and papers.
The student is introduced to acting exercises designed to free the imagination through improvisation and theatre games as well as various psychodramatic techniques. In addition, the basic skills of physical and vocal technique are explored through scene work. Designed for the non-major. An integrated approach to free, develop and strengthen the voice and body of the performer. Special attention is given to improvisation and the discovery of action implied by dialogue in a play script.