Some written work. May be repeated once for credit. Movement studies, readings, journals, paper and choreographic project usually required. May be repeated once for credit. The theory and technique of playwriting, culminating in the writing of a play.
Students study the structure of action, character, and dialogue.
Written assignments include preliminary exercises, rough drafts, rewrites, and final drafts. The foundation and rise of musical theatre in the U.S. beginning with European influences. Explores dramatic, social, and musical implications of contemporary society which produced a unique American musical idiom. Examines works of Victor Herbert, Gershwin, Porter, Blake, Sondheim and others. How a designer analyzes a script and works with the director to create a design.