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Introduction to the people of the theatre: actors, directors, designers and backstage personnel. The core and characteristics of a play script; theatrical forms and styles; and theatre history.

Section 101 Rothman, K (1 seats open, out of 2 seats.) W 11-11:50, MW 10-10:50

Section 102 Rothman, K (0 seats open, out of 2 seats. 0 people on the waitlist.) W 12-12:50, MW 10-10:50

Section 103 Rothman, K (1 seats open, out of 2 seats.) W 1-1:50, MW 10-10:50

Section 104 Rothman, K (2 seats open, out of 2 seats.) W 1-1:50, MW 10-10:50

Section 105 Rothman, K (2 seats open, out of 2 seats.) W 2-2:50, MW 10-10:50

Section 201 Rothman, K (1 seats open, out of 2 seats.) W 12-12:50, MW 11-11:50

Section 202 Rothman, K (0 seats open, out of 2 seats. 0 people on the waitlist.) W 1-1:50, MW 11-11:50

Section 203 Rothman, K (2 seats open, out of 2 seats.) W 2-2:50, MW 11-11:50

Section 204 Rothman, K (2 seats open, out of 2 seats.) W 3-3:50, MW 11-11:50

THET222

Foundations of Acting and Performance (3 credits)

Prerequisite: permission of department. Students must have less than 60 credits completed. Formerly THET112, THET220 and THET288. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: THET222; or (THET112, THET220, and THET288). Introduction to various acting techniques, especially Dallas- and Spolin-based improvisation and affective memory; an exploration of the nature of the planned performance and the collaborative creative process. Class will culminate with showcase performance experiences.

Section 101 TBA, I (16 seats open, out of 16 seats.) TuTh 9:30-11:15

THET223

Text and Context in Western Theatre (3 credits)

Prerequisite: permission of department. Students must have less than 60 credit hours completed. Formerly: THET113 and THET115. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: THET223; or (THET113 and THET115). Explores social, political, and cultural development of Western theatre from classical period to twenty-first century. Part of the Foundation series for Theatre majors. Prepares students for upper-level courses in global theatre.

Section 101 TBA, I (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45

THET285

The Art of Communication and Presentation (3 credits)

An introduction to the fundamental practice and theory of public speaking and oral communication using theatrical techniques of both performance and the craft of storytelling. Restricted to New Freshman only.

Section 101 TBA, I (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) TuTh 2-3:50

Section 102 TBA, I (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) TuTh 2-3:50

THET286

(PermReq)Experiential Learning I (1 credits)

Prerequisite: THET112,THET113,THET114,THET115,THET116 and permission of department. Sophomore standing. Not open to THET students who have completed THET386. Introductory internship in theatre. Constructed to help students in their sophomore year gain practical experience in a supportive work environment in the theatre. Student must research and propose internship to a Faculty Advisor and Internship Venue.

Section 101 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 210 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 301 Smiley, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 401 Reese, S (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 501 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 601 Smith, A (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 901 Hebert, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1301 MacDevitt, B (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1501 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1601 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1701 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1801 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2001 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2003 Gillett, C (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2005 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

THET290

American Theatre 1750 to 1890 (3 credits)

Formerly THET 310. Traces the evolution of the American theatre from its beginning through 1890, aligning this theatre with the major shifts and movements of American society itself, and arriving at the uniquely American theatre and culture.

Section 101 Krenek, J (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) W 12-12:50, MW 11-11:50

THET310

(PermReq)Voice for the Actor I (3 credits)

Prerequisite: THET210, THET220, an audition, and permission of department. Sophomore standing. Not open to students who have completed THET221. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: THET221 or THET310. Freeing the natural voice. In-depth experience of connection of actor's voice to thought, impulse and emotion. Tools for releasing tension, increasing resonance and range, and refining articulation will be explored.

Section 101 Smith, A (12 seats open, out of 12 seats.) MW 1-2:50

THET386

(PermReq)Experiential Learning (3 credits)

Prerequisite: permission of department. Junior standing.

Section 101 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 201 Hildy, F (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 301 Smiley, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 401 Reese, S (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 501 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 601 Smith, A (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 701 Dallas, W (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 801 Felbain, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 901 Hebert, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1101 Kachman, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1301 MacDevitt, B (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1501 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1601 Conway, D (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1701 Huang, H (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1801 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2001 Carpenter, F (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2003 Gillett, C (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2005 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2007 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

THET399

Independent Study (1 credits)

Restriction: Permission of instructor; and Junior standing or higher. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.

An independent study in which each student completes an assigned major theatre project under close faculty supervision. Projects may culminate in term papers, scenic; lighting, or costume designs; or a stage production.

Section 201 Hildy, F (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 301 Smiley, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 401 Reese, S (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 501 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 601 Smith, A (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 701 Dallas, W (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 801 Felbain, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 901 Hebert, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1101 Kachman, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1301 MacDevitt, B (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1401 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1501 Wagner, D (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1601 Conway, D (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1701 Huang, H (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1801 Nathans, H (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2001 Carpenter, F (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2003 Gillett, C (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2005 Meer, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2007 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

THET499

Independent Study (1 credits)

Restriction: Permission of ARHU-School of Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies department. Repeatable to 6 credits.

An independent study course in which each student completes an assigned major theatre project under close faculty supervision. Projects may culminate with term papers, scenic or costume designs, or a stage production.

Section 201 Hildy, F (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 301 Smiley, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 401 Reese, S (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 501 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 601 Smith, A (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 701 Dallas, W (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 801 Felbain, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 901 Hebert, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1101 Kachman, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1301 MacDevitt, B (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1401 Mezzocchi, J (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1501 Wagner, D (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1601 Conway, D (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1701 Huang, H (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1801 Nathans, H (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2001 Carpenter, F (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2003 Gillett, C (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2005 Meer, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2007 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

THET659

Advanced Design Studio in Lighting (3 credits)

Restriction: Must not have completed THET477; and permission of ARHU-School of Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies department. Repeatable to 12 credits if content differs. Also offered as: THET477. Credit only granted for: THET477 or THET659.

A repeatable course that allows students to progress in their design training through a series of carefully and individually structured assignments and projects.

Section 101 MacDevitt, B (6 seats open, out of 6 seats.) F 3-6:00

THET788

Master's Tutorial (1 credits)

Restriction: Permission of instructor.

Collaboration with a faculty member on joint creative and artistic projects.

Section 201 Hildy, F (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 301 Smiley, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 401 Reese, S (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 501 TBA, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 601 Smith, A (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 701 Dallas, W (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 801 Felbain, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 901 Hebert, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1101 Kachman, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1301 MacDevitt, B (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1501 Wagner, D (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1601 Conway, D (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1701 Huang, H (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1801 Nathans, H (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2001 Carpenter, F (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2005 Meer, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

THET789

Master's Practicum (1 credits)

Restriction: Permission of instructor.

Participation in creative and artistic activities with professional level theatrical organizations.

Section 201 Hildy, F (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 301 Smiley, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 401 Reese, S (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 501 Ashizawa, I (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 601 Smith, A (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 701 Dallas, W (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 801 Felbain, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 901 Hebert, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1101 Kachman, M (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1301 MacDevitt, B (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1501 Wagner, D (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1601 Conway, D (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1701 Huang, H (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 1801 Nathans, H (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2001 Carpenter, F (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

Section 2005 Meer, L (5 seats open, out of 5 seats.)

THET888

Doctoral Practicum in Theatre (3 credits)

Repeatable to 9 credits if content differs. Formerly: PCOM888.

Critical analysis of a phase of a professional field of theatre. Analysis of professional activity through personal observation. Evaluation of the purpose, process, effectiveness, and efficiency of professional activity. Recommendations for training and further research.

Section 201 Hildy, F (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.)

Section 1101 TBA, I (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.)

Section 1801 Nathans, H (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.)

Section 2001 Carpenter, F (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.)

THET889

Doctoral Tutorial in Theatre (3 credits)

Repeatable to 9 credits if content differs. Formerly: PCOM889.

Individual research in theatre.

Section 201 Hildy, F (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.)

Section 1101 TBA, I (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.)

Section 1801 Nathans, H (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.)

Section 2001 Carpenter, F (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.)