One production crew assignment, with one scheduled lab assignment. Theatre Arts 101 or permission of instructor. Reading a play script with an eye to theatrical production. Practice in speaking and writing intelligently about plays. Exploration of the theory of the physical, vocal, intellectual and emotional instrument of the individual actor in relation to character demands of a scene or play through the studio approach.
Students demonstrate their knowledge of theory in both written and oral forms.
An in-depth study of the stage manager s role and responsibilities before, during, and after production. Assignment to one major production. Theory and practice of stage direction including selection of play, casting and blocking. Production of a scene for public performance is required. A minimum of 6 credits of acting course work.