A study of plays, current production, playwrights, actors, and theatrical practices in selected cities, either in the U.S. or abroad. This course culminates in a required field trip which allows on site observation of theatrical practices, and consists of attending productions and guest lectures as well as backstage tours. Additional fees required. May be repeated for credit with different content. Graded CR/NC.

A comprehensive survey course that encompasses the study of important periods of Western theatre history and dramatic literature form the Greeks through the present. The course will look in depth at the people who have created theatre by perfecting traditional forms or developing new ones. Highly influential dramatic texts in the Western Canon will be read and analyzed. Upon completion, the student will have an understanding of the forces which shaped the past, and be able to relate present theatrical styles, theories, and plays to the past.

This course will address the role of the stage manager as assistant to the director during rehearsals and in the management of backstage activities during productions including scheduling, company and union rules, rehearsal procedures, time management, scene shifts, running, and touring.

This fundamental skills course is designed to acquaint students with theatre production spaces, practicum protocol, and the efficient use of shop and stage equipment. Additionally, this course will prepare students with an appreciation and understanding of performance requirements, which may include the departments production position agreement, hair and makeup needs, microphone usage, costume care, and production responsibilities. Graded CR/NC. Cannot be repeated for credit.

A survey of music theatre history and literature from 1866 to the present, this course provides an understanding of the continuing development of music theatre into the present day. Attention will be given to the writers and composers who greatly influenced and/or continue to influence the development of the form.

This course focuses on performance requirements and techniques for the singing, dancing actor, including the process of preparation to performance and the stylistic differences between genres. The course utilizes material from existing music theatre literature in a variety of musical styles. Solo and ensemble participation is expected of students. Music theatre majors. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to students on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisite as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Non-classroom experiences in music theatre. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. A maximum of 15 credit of 287/487 can be used to meet graduation requirements. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for details. Restricted to students with junior or senior standing. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a music theatre faculty member. Refer to Academic Policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Private voice instruction. Permission of instructor required. Restricted to music theatre majors. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.