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An advanced studio/performance-oriented course that continues the skills gained in THR 201 and 202. Emphasis is on scene work utilizing techniques for finding and playing intentions, connecting action with others, and developing strong and realistic characters and relationships.

A practicum course for theatre majors with a focus on audition preparation and performance, and the business techniques required to market oneself for a career in the Theatre.

Seminar course that provides guided study and rehearsal in such areas as oral interpretation, readers' theater, public speaking and acting. Project-oriented course involves public performances and critiques.

This studio/performance-oriented course provides continued training for students with basic understanding of the craft of acting. Courses emphasis is on monologue and/or scene preparation and performance. Open to all non-THR/MTR students.

Students study significant developments in the history of musical theatre as a distinct art form, including the artists who contributed to musical theatre and significant works from the repertory. May not be repeated for credit.

Studies include Elizabethan, Restoration or contemporary drama. May be repeated if content varies.

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to enhance previously acquired acting skills via intensive study, demonstration and observation of the physicalization of emotion and text, in-class exercises, and instruction. The study of advanced methods of acting techniques are examined through scene study, dramatic interpretation and analysis, as well as monologue preparation and performance.

Course emphasis is on play analysis that addresses structure, plot and theme, interpretation, application of director concept, theatrical convention and production technique.  Students are required to create a directorial study/analysis of a specific play.  Required for the major in musical theatre and theatre.

Offers instruction and experiences in specialized theatrical-related courses such as Theatre Styles, Stage Makeup, Stage Costuming, Non-Western Theatre, Beginnings of Realism and Performance Arts.