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Explores definitions and theories of environment and performance as well as the intersection, influence, interpretation, and creation of environmnets and performances through one another as seen from different historical periods. Theoretical frameworks are used to examine several performance experiences (theatrical, musical, artistic, virtual, and ritual). Crosslisted with LAS 31003 IDS: Environment and Performance.

Designed for students participating in acting or backstage work, theater productions of the University. Coursework arrangements made individually with theatre director.

Study of origins and development of theatre from the Greeks to the 17th century. Examines and analyzes major playwrights and plays with emphasis on European and Eastern works. Includes overview of the history of theatre criticism.

Focuses on development of theatre from the late 17th century and Realism through 20th century to contemporary movements. Examines and analyzes major playwrights and plays of Europe and America.

Topics include research of historically accurate clothing, elements of design, rendering of costume designs, following the concepts and style of a production to design appropriate costumes, developing creativity and imagination to enhance the artistic element, next step in the progression of costumes for stage, and design of many costumes and productions. Final is a design product.

Using Aristotle's Principles, students will learn how to arrive at the ultimate thought of a play. Viewing videos of plays performed in front of live audiences, students will learn to critique and appreciate performances of great actors and plays, ranging from Aeschulus to Pinter. Other topics include determination of styles, themes, differences, and commonalities of thought within the bodies of work and the application of personal, societal, historical, and political ramifications of the playwrights and their plays. Students will focus on written analysis, including research of the historical context of each play viewed in the course. Prerequisite: THE 14723 or consent of the instructor.

Students learn to interpret original scripts for playwrights wanting to workshop their projects. Course culminates with a workshop reading for the public.

Designed around special theories, practices or interests of an individual or group of students.

Course is designed to work with a student's voice and mannerisms in order to better convey a powerful presence and to develop their range, tone, and appropriate volume. Students will use a variety of readings to expand these areas.

Students learn fundamentals of design for theatrical crafts including scenic design, costume design, lighting design, and property design. Fundamentals of design theory, drafting, and application are also covered. Prerequisite: THE 14123 Stagecraft.

In this course students practice performance techniques of significant period styles and composers of musical theatre.  Songs and practice techniques from the Pre-, Post-, and Golden Age musical theatre periods will be analyzed.  Also covered are solo practice techniques, scene preparation, and performance.

Students examine major events, shifts, and dvelopments in and surrounding the history of the American Musical Theatre.