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Readings and analysis of the plays that form the historical foundation of modem European and American drama. Lectures, reading and discussion of plays from ancient Greece through Shakespeare to the 19th century.

Introduction and practical experience in stage scenery construction, stage properties selection, lighting execution, sound design, scenic painting techniques, and stage management through class lab work and participation in departmental productions

Principal performance preparation and training through participation in a comedy presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a principal role in a production in the comedy genre in order to receive credit.

Supporting-level performance preparation and training through participation in a comedy presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a supporting role in a production in the comedy genre in order to receive credit.

Ensemble-level performance preparation and training through participation in a comedic play presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform an ensemble role in a production in the comedy genre in order to receive credit.

Readings and analysis of the plays that form the historical foundation of modem European and American drama. Lectures, reading and discussion of plays from ancient Greece through Shakespeare to the 19th century.

Advance-intermediate instruction in the study of the anatomy of the vocal mechanism. Practice of voice and articulation in preparation for classical and contemporary auditions. Focused auditioning exercises for the stage to develop the actor's process in preparation for performance and audition and selection of materials in various audition settings.

Intermediate instruction in the study of the anatomy of the vocal mechanism. Practice transcription of sounds into international phonetics for voice and articulation with an emphasis on standard American English for the stage, and to develop the actor's process in preparation for performance and selection of materials for various audition settings.

Beginning instruction in the study of the anatomy of the vocal mechanism. Practice of voice and articulation with an emphasis on developing the actor's process in preparation for performance and audition across genres. Focus on selection of materials, and presentation of self in various audition settings. Creation of portfolio for professional level work.

Beginning-level instruction in the acting skill of creating original material by performers for presentation through techniques of improvisation and scenario. Beginning-level actor-generated narrative and play script development in an ensemble setting.