Theatre

The Theatre major introduces students to dramatic literature, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Theatre production is a synthesis of many art forms including creative writing, voice, movement, dance, painting, visual composition, sound, music, lighting, costume design, and set construction. Through an introduction to different theatrical styles, periods, and conventions, students can visualize and recreate playwrights' attempts to capture universal themes, conflicts, and human relationships across time, place, and culture. This exercise in creative empathy and expression can help students understand themselves, others, and the world community. In addition to serving as a strong liberal arts foundation, the theatre program includes main-stage productions and dramatic activities that prepare students for graduate study and professional schools or careers in stage, film, or television production; theatre history, playwriting, criticism, and teaching; or theatre management, public relations, promotion, and communication.

Curriculum

Liberal Arts Studies Seminars

• LAS 12525 First Year Seminar
• LAS 42515 Group Problem Solving

Plus one course in each of the following Breadth Areas:

• Creative and Performing Arts
• Historical and Cultural Perspectives
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Mathematical and Logical Systems
• Natural Sciences (with lab)
• Language and Communication
• Health and Wellness
• Theological and Philosophical Perspectives

Required Major Courses

• THE  11421   Applied Theatre * OR Advanced Applied Theatre 
• THE  14623   Introduction to Theatre 
• THE  14123   Stagecraft
• THE  20023   Acting I
• THE  31523   History of Theatre I
• THE  31623   History of Theatre II
• THE  36023   Advanced Voice Practicum 
• THE  40023   Acting II OR Theatrical Design 
• THE  40623   Directing
• THE  45523   Playscript Analysis
• THE  41023   Theatre Internship
• THE  49023   Senior Comprehensive in Theatre

Required Supporting Courses

• COM  30163   Interpersonal Communication
• ENG  41823   Shakespeare Seminar
• MUS  16221   Applied Voice
• PSY  12053   Principles of Psychology

Required Minor Courses

• THE  11421   Applied Theatre * OR Advanced Applied Theatre 
• THE  14123   Stagecraft
• THE  14623   Introduction to Theatre
• THE  20023   Acting I
• THE  31523   History of Theatre I OR
• THE  31623   History of Theatre II
• THE  36000   Topics in Theatre OR Theatrical Design 
• THE  40623   Directing OR Advance Applied Theatre *
• THE  45523   Playscript Analysis 

* Applied Theatre is taken each semester (maximum of eight) except while enrolled in theatre practicum or performance comprehensive