This course involves initial participation in theatrical production. It includes limited involvement in various areas of theatre from inception to presentation. Students with little or no theatre experience will gain a working knowledge of performance. Repeatable for up to 12 credits. This course offers a general introduction to the theatre and to performance in the human experience.
Students view and discuss films and live performances, and perform scenes in class.
The course emphasizes an understanding of the processes of creating theatre, and of the role of theatre and performance in the context of cultures and contemporary society. Guest speakers from other disciplines introduce a variety of perspectives on performance as a human activity. There is a strong participatory component to the course. Fall and winter terms. Through closely supervised activities in various speech forms, the student develops skills necessary to deal successfully with various speaking situations.