The theatre major is designed to provide a background in theatre studies within the context of a liberal arts education to prepare you for job-related goals or advanced training. You are provided with opportunities to develop artistic literacy through practice, study, and development of an aesthetic appreciation of theatre.
Required for all majors:
• Theatre Production (repeat 4 times)
• Theatre Performance (repeat 4 times)
• THR 105: Play Production: Stage Craft I
• THR 106: Play Production: Stage Craft II
• THR 108: Introduction to Acting
• THR 110: Freshman Portfolio
• THR 150: Introduction to Theatre
• THR 210: Sophomore Portfolio Review
• THR 250: Makeup for the Screen & Stage
• THR 310: Junior Portfolio Review
• THR 321: Theatre History I
• THR 322: Theatre History II
• THR 410: Senior Portfolio Review
• THR 499: Senior Showcase
• MUS 050-058: Performance Class
• MUS 369: Entrepreneurship in the Arts
CONCENTRATIONS
All theatre majors must complete one of the following concentrations in addition to the above core.
Concentration in Acting
• THR 208: Intermediate Acting
• THR 216: Introduction to Dance: Ballet and Modern
• THR 217: Introduction to Dance: Tap and Jazz
• THR 218: Dance Studio
• THR 306: Play Production: Directing
• THR 308: Advanced Acting II
• THR 345: Special Topics in Theatre
• MUS 105: Fundamentals of Music
• MUS 167: Introduction to Musical Theatre Styles
Concentration in Musical Theatre
• THR 208: Intermediate Acting
• THR 216: Introduction to Dance: Ballet and Modern
• THR 217: Introduction to Dance: Tap and Jazz
• THR 218: Dance Studio
• THR 308: Advanced Acting II
• THR 320: Play Production: Musical Theatre Styles
• THR 345: Special Topics in Theatre
• MUS 104: Introduction to Piano
• MUS 167: Introduction to Musical Theatre Styles
• MUS 185: Piano Class
• MUS 121,123 Music Theory I and II
• MUS 100a/b Major Vocal Ensemble
• MUS 125/126: Applied Major Lessons
Concentration in Production
• THR 270: Principles of Design I
• THR 306: Play Production: Directing
• THR 345: Special Topics
• THR 445: Design Practicum
• 9 additional theatre production hours
Required:
• THR 105: Set Design & Lighting or THR 106: Costume Design & Stage Management
• THR 108: Introduction to Acting
• THR 150: Introduction to the Theatre
• THR 216: Introduction to Dance: Ballet and Modern or THR 217: Introduction to Dance: Tap, Jazz and Popular Dance
Select 2 from:
• THR 100a: Theatre Production
• THR 100b: Theatre Performance
• THR 219: Experiential Learning in Theatre Production
• THR 220: Experiential Learning in Theatre Performance
Remaining semester hours from:
• THR 208: Intermediate Acting
• THR 218: Dance Studio
• THR 250: Makeup for the Screen & Stage
• THR 306: Play Production: Directing
• THR 308: Advanced Acting II
• THR 320: Play Production: Musical Theatre
• THR 321: Theatre History I
• THR 322: Theatre History II
• THR 345: Selected Topics
• THR 370: Internship
• MUS 167: Introduction to Musical Theatre Styles