Costuming, music, and lighting, as they enhance the dances, will be included. Emphasis will be placed on script analysis, instrumentation, equipment characteristics, and use of color. The student will prepare and perform in a dance concert choreographed by Salve faculty and guest choreographers. Explores selection of material, script analysis, casting, rehearsal procedures, techniques of communication with the actor, and the coordination of scenery, lighting, costumes, makeup and theatre management into a unified production. Each senior will have a half hour or less to exhibit his or her techniques and skills in acting, voice, and choreography.
Students also have to be responsible for all technical aspects of their thesis.