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Body awareness and alignment. Tension release. Flexibility. Stamina. Agility. Some dance techniques.

Freeing the voice. Work on breath support, relaxing vocal channel, range, resonance, diction and text. Connecting voice to body.

Introduction to the etiquette and organization of professional theatre. Basics of set, costume and prop design and construction. Introduction to lighting design and set up. Assignments comprised of backstage work and front-of-house on Studio 58 productions.

In this hands-on course, students are introduced to the process of theatrical and stage design. Through a combination of presentations, exercises, and projects, students learn to employ strategies to effectively analyze and develop design ideas for the stage from conception to presentation...

Continuation of developing rehearsal skills and creative potential. Work in various periods and styles. Advanced scene work. Preparation of audition material.

Movement skills such as mime, mask, tap dancing, period dance and continued work on body integration with text.

Voice techniques including singing, some dialect work, speaking verse, diction, building a vocal warm-up. Application of vocal skills to acting and performance.

Experiential education in stage management and production, including heading a crew, running a crew, and backstage and rehearsal etiquette. Basic playwriting techniques are also covered.

Formerly THEA 2150Students are introduced to conceptual and technical skills essential to the production theatre practice. Students engage in directed studies developing production skills while working as part of backstage crews of Studio 58 productions.Registration in this course is restricted to...

Continuation of developing rehearsal skills and creative potential. Work in various periods and styles. Advanced scene work. Preparation of audition material.