Students complete written or practical projects. Offered in alternate years. The history of European and American theatre from 1700 to the present, examining as appropriate social, political, and religious attitudes, architecture, design and technical practice, business and administration, acting, directing, audiences, and critical theory. Emphasizes the practical value of theatre history for the student attending or working in today's theatre. Three periods per week.
Students complete written or practical projects.
Offered in alternate years. Three periods per week. Offered in alternate years. An introduction to the elements of theatre technology. Emphasis is given to the production process, the organization of personnel, the equipment and architecture of the theatre, and the equipment and techniques used in the construction, rigging, and painting of scenery.