USC Schedule of Classes

Dramatic Arts (THTR)

• http://dramaticarts.usc.edu/
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in DRC104; phone (213) 740-1286.
• D clearance requests may be submitted online via sdastudents.usc.edu until noon on the Wednesday prior to the first day of classes. Beginning on the first day of classes, students must submit an SDA D-Clearance form signed by the instructor. SDA D-Clearance forms are available via sdastudents.usc.edu or in the Drama Center (DRC) Room 104. All completed forms must be submitted to the Drama Center (DRC) Room 104. For further questions, please call (213) 740-1286.

THTR 101: Introduction to Acting (4.0 units)

Study of genres, terminology, and disciplines of acting; fundamental techniques necessary for performance; scene study from contemporary plays.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62602D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	16 of 20	Kirstin Eggers	DRC120	PDF (189226 KB)
62607D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	20 of 20	Mary Joan Negro	MCC107	Word (71168 KB)
62610R	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 20	Jeremiah O'Brian	SHR105
62601D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	9 of 20	Stevie Johnson	PED206
62603D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	15 of 20	Rodney To	MCC112	PDF (347874 KB)
62604D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	23 of 25	Jeremiah O'Brian	MCC112
62605D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	16 of 20	Bob Bailey	MCC109
62606R	001	Lecture	12:30-2:20pm	Tue, Thu	10 of 20	Christopher Shaw	DRC120	PDF (259607 KB)
62608R	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	10 of 20	Kirstin Eggers	PED206	PDF (184217 KB)

THTR 115a: Movement I (2.0 units)

Basic training for the actor's body for expression and communication. Awareness and control through mind-body techniques.

• Corequisite: THTR 120A and THTR 140A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62621D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	10 of 20	Stephanie Shroyer	PED208

THTR 120aL: Acting I (2.0 units)

Basic principles and techniques of acting through theatre games and improvisation. Introduction to contemporary texts, basic characterization and cold reading techniques.

• Corequisite: THTR 115A and THTR 140A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62625D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	10 of 20	Mary Joan Negro	MCC109	Word (68096 KB)
62626D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Friday	10 of 20	Zachary Steel	MCC109

THTR 122: Improvisation and Theatre Games (2.0 units, max 4)

Individual and group exercises to free the actor physically and emotionally and to stimulate creativity, imagination, and self-expression.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62636R	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 20	Debra De Liso	MCC106
62637R	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Friday	14 of 20	Debra De Liso	MCC109
62638D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Thursday	19 of 22	Kirstin Eggers	MCC112	PDF (104412 KB)
62631D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 20	Julie Welch	MCC107
62632R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	17 of 20	Paul Urcioli	MCC107	Word (138843 KB)
62633D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 20	Julie Welch	DRC120
62634D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Friday	18 of 21	Debra De Liso	MCC109	Word (93696 KB)
62635R	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Thursday	19 of 20	Paul Urcioli	DRC120	Word (138843 KB)

THTR 125: Text Studies for Production (4.0 units)

Focuses on the questions, artistic choices, methodologies, and approaches of an actor/director/designer in the preparation of a production score prior to rehearsal.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62639D	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	21 of 25	Melinda Finberg	GFS223	Word (268830 KB)
62640D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	23 of 25	Paula Cizmar	GFS222	PDF (211747 KB)
62641D	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	21 of 25	Melinda Finberg	VKC157	Word (29002 KB)
62642D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	23 of 25	Louise Peacock	KAP145	Word (39603 KB)
62643D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	23 of 25	Tiffany Cole	KAP147	PDF (149736 KB)
62645D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	10 of 25	Ashley Steed	VKC158
62644D	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	27 of 27	Anita Dashiell-Sparks	VKC151

THTR 130: Introduction to Theatrical Production (2.0 units)

Introduction to the non-performance areas of theatrical production(administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-onparticipation in USC productions.

• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62657R	001	Lecture	8:00-9:20am	Tuesday	84 of 148	Phil Allen,Els Collins,Jeff Flowers,Duncan Mahoney,Tak Kata,Christina Haatainen-Jones	GFS106	PDF (254002 KB)
62658R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	7 of 20		TTL
62659R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	1 of 20		TTL
62660R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	3 of 20		TTL
62661R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	0 of 20		TTL
62662R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	16 of 20		TTL
62663R	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	4 of 20		TTL
62664R	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 20		TTL
62665R	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 20		TTL
62667R	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	11 of 20		TTL
62668D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	23 of 23		TTL

THTR 131a: Advanced Theatrical Production (2.0 units)

Advanced understanding of non-performance areas of theatrical production (administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-on participation in USC productions.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62670D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Thursday	21 of 21	Duncan Mahoney,Scott Faris,Phil Allen	PED114E
62671D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	21 of 21	Duncan Mahoney	TTL

THTR 132a: Art of Theatrical Design (2.0 units)

A guided student exploration of the fundamentals of applied design elements and their use as creative tools in the design process

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62672D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Monday	13 of 25	Sibyl Wickersheimer	KAP164

THTR 140a: Voice I (2.0 units)

Physiological mechanism of voice: breath control, phonation, resonance, articulation of language for the stage; expressive use of stress, intonation and rhythm.

• Corequisite: (THTR 120a and THTR 115A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62678D	001	Lecture-Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	10 of 20	Lauren Yeoman	PED202	PDF (174765 KB)

THTR 197g: Comedy and Performance (4.0 units)

Comedy and Performance traces the history of comedy in performance from its earliest incarnations to the present day.

• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62752R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	59 of 60	Louise Peacock	ZHS352	PDF (554992 KB)

THTR 215a: Movement II (2.0 units)

Training of the actor's body with focus on development of precision and strength.

• Prerequisite: THTR 115
• Corequisite: 1 from (THTR 220A or THTR 240A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62765D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	21 of 22	Stephanie Shroyer	PED208

THTR 216: Movement for Actors (2.0 units)

Training and practice in the coordination of the physical apparatus of the actor utilizing various movement techniques through improvisation.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62768D	001	Lecture	9:00-10:20am	Mon, Wed	20 of 23	Anita Dashiell-Sparks	MCC111
62770D	001	Lecture	8:30-9:50am	Tue, Thu	18 of 20	Anita Dashiell-Sparks	MCC107
62769D	001	Lecture	9:00-10:20am	Mon, Wed	21 of 23	Caitlyn Conlin	PED207

THTR 220a: Intermediate Acting I (2.0 units)

Continuing development of imagination leading to an increased range of dramatic expression through the formalized text of William Shakespeare. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Prerequisite: THTR 120b
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62772D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	21 of 22	Armin Shimerman	MCC112	Word (105949 KB)

THTR 222: Stage Make-up (2.0 units)

Principles of stage make-up materials and skills allowing the actors to enhance their features and techniques for moderate and extreme aging, injuries, and character roles.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62781R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Friday	4 of 15	Gary Domasin	BIT

THTR 230: Communicating Theatrical Design Concepts (3.0 units)

The visualization and communication of design ideas through free-hand and mechanical drawing: orthographics, isometrics,perspective, shades and shadows, plans, sections and elevations.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62789D	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Friday	25 of 26	Tom Buderwitz	KAP164	PDF (139012 KB)

THTR 231a: Costume Construction (3.0 units)

Historical survey, theory and practice in construction of costume, emphasis on period and style. Recommended preparation: THTR 125, THTR 201

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62793R	001	Lecture-Lab	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	37 of 49	Howard Schmitt	VKC156	Word (22414 KB)

THTR 231b: Costume Construction (3.0 units)

Historical survey, theory and practice in construction of costume, emphasis on period and style.

• Prerequisite: THTR 231A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62794R	001	Lecture-Lab	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	4 of 12	Charlotte Stratton	PED114F	Word (22133 KB)

THTR 232: Stage Lighting (3.0 units)

Theory and practice of theatrical lighting design including electricity, radiant energy, refraction, reflection, absorption, chromatic variation, and electronic controls.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62796D	001	Lecture-Lab	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	29 of 31	Jeff Flowers	KAP145

THTR 236: Stage Sound (2.0 units)

Basic audio engineering science, how sound is measured, basic transducers and signal flow. Operation of recording and playback equipment used in theatrical sound design/mixing.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62800D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 14	Phil Allen	MCC110

THTR 240a: Voice II (2.0 units)

Development of the voice using material which explores the techniques of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

• Prerequisite: THTR 140B
• Corequisite: (THTR 215A and THTR 220A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62804D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	21 of 22	Emily Alpren	PED208

THTR 252a: Intermediate Acting I (2.0 units)

a: Polishing the actor's skills through analysis and class performance of scenes from plays.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62811D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Mon, Wed	22 of 23	Bob Bailey	PED207
62815D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 20	Chris Estabrook	MCC106	PDF (157545 KB)
62812D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Mon, Wed	21 of 21	Christopher Shaw	PED202	PDF (270011 KB)
62814D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	21 of 23	John De Mita	PED206	PDF (353840 KB)
62816D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 20	Stephanie Shroyer	MCC106

THTR 252b: Intermediate Acting I (2.0 units)

Polishing the actor's skills through analysis and class performance of scenes from plays. Continuation of 252a.

• Prerequisite: THTR 252A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62817R	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Paul Urcioli	DRC120	Word (137987 KB)

THTR 290: Introduction to Medical Clowning (2.0 units)

Explores the art of clowning in hospitals for the purpose of improving the well-being of those in need.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62830R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 20	Caitlyn Conlin	MCC106

THTR 295: Theatre in Los Angeles (2.0 units)

Current state of American theatre, through a study of acting, playwriting, criticism, stage design, lighting, and dramatic styles.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62840R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Monday	22 of 40	Frank Catalano	VKC101	PDF (150051 KB)

THTR 305a: Directing (4.0 units)

Examination of basic directorial principles. Pre-production analysis and rehearsal procedures; relationship of the director to actor; integration of technical aspects of production.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62855D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 20	Christopher Shaw	MCC109	PDF (270957 KB)
62857D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	19 of 20	Stephanie Shroyer	PED202
62859D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 21	Tim Dang	PED207	PDF (362680 KB)

THTR 312: LGBTQ Theatre (4.0 units)

Explores the range and genealogy of LGBTQ theatre and performance across political, historical, and theatrical contexts.

• Prerequisite: THTR 225

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62874R	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	22 of 30	Boni Alvarez	KDC241	PDF (193899 KB)

THTR 313: Comedy of Manners (4.0 units)

Study of the development of Comedy of Manners, with primary focus on Restoration Comedy of Manners. Recommended preparation: THTR 201, THTR 310, THTR 311

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62875R	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	11 of 30	Melinda Finberg	KAP146	Word (268911 KB)

THTR 315a: Physical Theatre I (2.0 units)

Actor training anchored by rigorous physical movements. Activities include comdey, clowning, juggling, and mask work. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62879D	001	Lecture	2:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	13 of 20	Louise Peacock	PED207

THTR 320a: Intermediate Acting II (2.0 units)

Further development of range and breadth of performance skills with emphasis on texts of heightened language and style. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Prerequisite: THTR 220B
• Corequisite: (THTR 315A and THTR 340A)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62886D	001	Lecture	10:30-12:50pm	Mon, Wed	13 of 20	Mary Joan Negro	MCC111	Word (68608 KB)

THTR 322: Improv 2: Advanced Improv (2.0 units)

An in depth study of improvised comedy scene work. An exploration of the primary tools and structure for creating improvised scenes and developing characters for stage and screen.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 101 or THTR 122)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62890R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	14 of 15	Paul Hungerford	PED205	PDF (120352 KB)

THTR 330: Scene Design I (4.0 units)

Historical styles, methods and dramatic analysis for scene design as applied in contemporary practice. Recommended preparation: THTR 130b

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62905D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	3 of 25	Sibyl Wickersheimer	KAP164

THTR 331: Costume Design I (4.0 units)

Historical styles, methods, and dramatic analysis in costume design as applied in contemporary practice. Execution of costume designs for assigned works. Recommended preparation: THTR 231

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62908D	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	13 of 25	Christina Haatainen-Jones	PED114E	Word (360842 KB)

THTR 332: Lighting Design I (4.0 units)

Historical styles, methods and dramatic analysis in lighting design as applied in contemporary practice.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62909R	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	9 of 20	Elizabeth Harper	PED114E	PDF (352926 KB)

THTR 333: Stage Management I (3.0 units)

Basic skills, including assembly of prompt book, blocking notation, and organizational and communication procedures applied in theater production.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62914D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 15	Scott Faris	PED114E	PDF (205691 KB)

THTR 335: Scenic Construction (3.0 units)

Technology, organization, and operation of the theatrical scene shop centered around the proper and safe use of tools, the choosing of materials, and methods of construction.

• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62920R	001	Lecture	8:30-9:50am	Mon, Wed	7 of 15	Duncan Mahoney	TTL	PDF (1002475 MB)
62921R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	7 of 15		TTL

THTR 340a: Intermediate Voice (2.0 units)

Extended development of vocal freedom and range, acquisition of articulate speech. Enhancement of vocal power and resonance, techniques for performing with a dialect. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)
• Concurrent enrollment: THTR 315A
• Concurrent enrollment: THTR 320A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62926D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:20am	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Kathy Dunn-Muzingo	MCC111

Concurrent Course
THTR 315a: Physical Theatre I (2.0 units)

Actor training anchored by rigorous physical movements. Activities include comdey, clowning, juggling, and mask work. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62879D	001	Lecture	2:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	13 of 20	Louise Peacock	PED207

Concurrent Course
THTR 320a: Intermediate Acting II (2.0 units)

Further development of range and breadth of performance skills with emphasis on texts of heightened language and style. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Prerequisite: THTR 220B
• Corequisite: (THTR 315A and THTR 340A)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62886D	001	Lecture	10:30-12:50pm	Mon, Wed	13 of 20	Mary Joan Negro	MCC111	Word (68608 KB)

THTR 342a: Basic Voice (2.0 units)

a: Examination of the individual voice centering on resonance, tone, flexibility, and support through dramatic selections for transmitting meaning and emotion of character.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62934R	001	Lecture	8:00-9:20am	Tue, Thu	10 of 20	Anne Burk	MCC106	Word (37051 KB)
62932D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	18 of 20	Anne Burk	MCC106	Word (37051 KB)
62933D	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	23 of 23	Brent Blair	PED208	Word (511475 KB)

THTR 343: Musical Theatre Audition (3.0 units)

Designed to give students confidence and integrity for auditions in musical theatre. Choosing appropriate material and preparation for the audition and performance. Audition required.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62940R	001	Lecture-Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	10 of 20	Kenneth Mitchell	MCC106	PDF (272746 KB)

THTR 352a: Intermediate Acting II (2.0 units)

a: Building and sustaining character in drama.

• Prerequisite: THTR 252B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62950D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 20	Mary Joan Negro	MCC109	Word (67584 KB)
62951D	001	Lecture	1:00-2:50pm	Tue, Thu	22 of 22	John De Mita	PED208	PDF (576965 KB)
62952R	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	7 of 20	Marya Mazor	PED208	PDF (195620 KB)
62953D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	24 of 25	Kate Burton	PED206

THTR 354: Acting Shakespeare (2.0 units)

Basic approach to the acting and analysis of the highly formalized texts of William Shakespeare. Recommended preparation: THTR 252b.

• Prerequisite: THTR 101

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62958D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	19 of 21	Sharon Carnicke	MCC109	Word (100864 KB)

THTR 365: Playwriting I (4.0 units)

Essential elements of playwriting through weekly assignments, students' initiative, occasional productions of scenes, and extensive classroom analysis.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62963R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Thursday	13 of 20	Luis Alfaro	GFS213	Word (88576 KB)
62964R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 20	Oliver Mayer	GFS213	PDF (537609 KB)

THTR 380: Immersive Theatre (2.0 units)

History, principles and practice of Immersive Theatre, one of the most important contemporary movements in the field.

• Prerequisite: THTR 101 and THTR 125 and THTR 225 and THTR 252A and THTR 252B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62980R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:20pm	Wednesday	Canceled

THTR 395m: Drama as Human Relations (4.0 units)

A focus on American ethnic and multicultural diversity from the perspectives of gender, race, and myth as revealed in plays, film, and other performance media.

• Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62990D	001	Lecture	8:30-9:50am	Tue, Thu	30 of 30	Rena Heinrich	LVL13

THTR 397: Theatre Practicum (1.0-4.0 units, max 12)

Substantive participation in a production sponsored by the School and supervised by the faculty.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62993D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20	Els Collins	OFFICE
62994D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	28 of 30	Bob Bailey,Els Collins	BIT	PDF (695917 KB)
62995D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	12 of 30	Tim Dang,Els Collins	MCC105	PDF (694863 KB)
62996D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	8 of 30	Lisa James, Els Collins	PED202	PDF (699515 KB)
62997D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	4 of 60	Nancy Davis, Els Collins	PED208	PDF (695337 KB)
62998D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	27 of 30	Stephanie Shroyer,Els Collins,Parmer Fuller	PED207	PDF (696041 KB)
62999D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	26 of 70	Els Collins	PED202
63000D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	0 of 10	Els Collins	OFFICE

THTR 401: Contemporary Theatre in a Changing World (4.0 units)

Explores the bold approaches that characterize the best of contemporary theatre, as well as the artists who are groundbreakers in a changing world.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63004D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	26 of 30	Ashley Steed	VKC258

THTR 404: Acting Theory (4.0 units)

Examination of the theoretical foundations of acting as an art form through the reading of primary historical texts.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63005D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	25 of 26	Sharon Carnicke	MCC111	Word (104960 KB)

THTR 405m: Performing Identities (4.0 units)

This course explores the live performance medium as a creative means of social redress and personal expression. Duplicates credit in the former THTR 393m.

• Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63003D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	32 of 33	Rena Heinrich	VPD LL101

THTR 406: Theatre on the Edge (4.0 units)

An exploration of the art of theatre at the edge of possibilities.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63008D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	29 of 30	Meiling Cheng	VKC150	Word (78010 KB)

THTR 407a: Drawing and Rendering for the Theater (2.0 units)

Drawing and rendering techniques appropriate for theater designers. Drawing and rendering.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63010D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Friday	7 of 15	Christina Haatainen-Jones	PED114E	Word (342132 KB)

THTR 408a: Dialects (2.0 units)

The study of standard American stage dialect using the international phonetic alphabet.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63013D	001	Lecture	10:30-11:50am	Mon, Wed	14 of 16	Kathy Dunn-Muzingo	MCC106
63014D	001	Lecture	9:00-10:20am	Mon, Wed	15 of 16	Kathy Dunn-Muzingo	MCC106

THTR 409: Advanced Drafting: Vectorworks (3.0 units)

An exploration of computer aided drafting (CAD) software, including drafting standards as achieved with Vectorworks and related software.

• Prerequisite: THTR 130 and THTR 132A and THTR 132B
• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63015D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 20	Elizabeth Harper	BIT	PDF (341421 KB)
63016D	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	10 of 20		OFFICE

THTR 411: The Business of Acting (2.0 units)

Develops the student's ability to connect and combine managerial, economic and business-related skills with the craft and career of acting.

• Prerequisite: THTR 252A and THTR 252B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63017R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	11 of 20	Dan Shaner	MCC109	Word (119808 KB)

THTR 415: Physical Theatre II (2.0 units)

Advanced Physical Acting focusing on principles of verbal/non-verbal improvisation and communication. Elements of textual analysis, including development of character mask and of the ensemble.

• Prerequisite: THTR 315B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63021D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Zachary Steel	MCC107	Word (21746 KB)

THTR 420a: Senior Project (2.0 units)

Contemporary material from plays and screenplays with an emphasis on individual challenges and problems.

• Prerequisite: THTR 320B
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63027D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Kate Burton	MCC106

THTR 421: Public Speaking as Performance: A Course for Non-Actors (2.0 units)

Public speaking approached as performance, using acting techniques to communicate with confidence, clarity and charisma.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63029R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 20	Stevie Johnson	MCC111
63031R	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	8 of 20	Stevie Johnson	MCC102

THTR 423: Magic (2.0 units)

The dramatic art of making an audience believe something is impossible. the history and performance of magic including illusion, mentalism, vanishing, coin and card tricks.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63033D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	15 of 20	Jack Lovick	WPH203	Word (81580 KB)

THTR 424: The Stage Artist as Entrepreneur (2.0 units)

Explores all the tools required to forge a career as a stage artist, with an emphasis on producing new work.

• Prerequisite: THTR 101 and THTR 130 and THTR 305A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63034R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	Canceled	Khanisha Foster

THTR 426: Being on Screen: A Class for Presenters, Hosts, and Others (2.0 units)

Exploration of on-camera skills required for presenters, hosts, athletes, public speakers, and others whose careers will include on-screen appearances.

• Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Theatre

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63036R	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 25	Jeremiah O'Brian	SHR105

THTR 427: Audition Technique for Film, Television and New Media (2.0 units)

Develop on-camera auditioning skills for actors at a professional level in a variety of film, television, and new media venues.

• Prerequisite: THTR 101 and THTR 252B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63038R	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	7 of 20	Dan Shaner	SHR105	Word (37648 KB)

THTR 432a: Scene Design II (3.0 units)

Continuation of 330. Evolution of scene design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.

• Prerequisite: THTR 330

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63040D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	3 of 20	Tak Kata	PED114E

THTR 433a: Costume Design II (3.0 units)

Evolution of costume design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.

• Prerequisite: THTR 331

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63043D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	6 of 20	Terry Gordon	PED114E	PDF (909022 KB)

THTR 434a: Lighting Design II (3.0 units)

Continuation of 332. Evolution of lighting design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.

• Prerequisite: THTR 332

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63046D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	2 of 20	Elizabeth Harper	PED114E	PDF (344973 KB)

THTR 436: Sound for Theatre (3.0 units)

Introduction to electronic sound and sound reinforcement, including basic equipment, recording, editing, and show operation.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 236 or THTR 336)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63050D	001	Lecture	1:30-4:20pm	Monday	3 of 14	Phil Allen	MCC110
			10:00-11:20am	Thursday			MCC110

THTR 439: Stage Properties (3.0 units)

Organization, management, and construction of properties for the theatre.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63052D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled	Hannah Burnham

THTR 440: Advanced Voice (2.0 units)

Continuation of exercises related to the individual student for the stage.

• Prerequisite: THTR 340B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63053D	001	Lecture	9:00-10:50am	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Lauren Yeoman	PED202	PDF (170305 KB)

THTR 442: Voice Over Acting (2.0 units)

Acting techniques, recording studio technology and editing for the field of voice acting and voice overs.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 342a or THTR 408a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63055D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:20pm	Monday	13 of 14	Phil Allen,Vicki Lewis,Kay Bess	MCC110
63056D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:20pm	Friday	11 of 14	Phil Allen,Vicki Lewis,Kay Bess	MCC110

THTR 445: Developing Your Speaking Voice (2.0 units)

Designed to expand the uniqueness of one's own voice in the areas of pitch, power, clarity, and warmth.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63060R	001	Lecture	6:00-8:50pm	Thursday	13 of 16	Kathy Dunn-Muzingo	MCC106

THTR 452a: Advanced Acting (4.0 units)

Intensive investigation and performance of audition techniques. Scene study skills developed including cold readings, first readings, rehearsal procedure, performance process, camera/taping.

• Prerequisite: THTR 352B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63064R	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	8 of 20	John De Mita	PED208	PDF (392827 KB)

THTR 460: Asian and Asian American Theatre: Identity and Aesthetics (4.0 units)

Explores Asian and Asian Amerian theatre, from the historical to the contemporary, with an aim toward understanding issues of aesthetics, acculturation, and identity.

• Prerequisite: THTR 225

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63059D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Rena Heinrich
63069D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	23 of 30	Rena Heinrich	KDC241

THTR 464: An Actor's Reel (2.0 units)

Using original and existing scripted material for film, television and new media students will act, film and edit scenes to form a professional performance reel.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 352A or THTR 320B)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63070R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	15 of 20	Michael Laskin	SHR105	Word (172145 KB)

THTR 467: Going Viral: Performance for New Media (2.0 units)

A writing and performance course (partially online) for new media. Students will learn to create original short form and web series content for new media including YouTube, Funny or Die, Periscope and other Internet platforms.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63075R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	8 of 20	Rodney To	MCC112	PDF (134321 KB)

THTR 470: Sketch Comedy for Theatre (2.0 units)

A Writing-performance workshop in which the students create, rehearse, and perform original sketch comedy material.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63081R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 20	Kirstin Eggers	MCC107	PDF (159111 KB)

THTR 474: Introduction to Stand Up Comedy (2.0 units)

An introduction to the discipline of conceiving, writing, and creating original Stand Up Comedy routines

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63087D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 20	Judith Shelton	MCC111	PDF (197139 KB)
63088D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	19 of 20	Judith Shelton	MCC111	PDF (197025 KB)
63089R	001	Lecture	6:00-8:50pm	Friday	8 of 20	Judith Shelton	MCC111	PDF (197108 KB)

THTR 475: Acting on Camera: The Collaborative Process (4.0 units, max 8)

In this course acting students will learn to develop on-camera acting skills and to collaborate with student directors and cinematographers from the School of Cinematic Arts. Recommended preparation: a 300-level acting course.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63090D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Chris Estabrook	RZCSTG A	PDF (205227 KB)

THTR 479: Solo Performance (4.0 units)

A writing-performance workshop in which students write, develop, and rehearse original, autobiographical and character monologues and perform them at the end of the semester.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63106R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	8 of 15	Debra De Liso	PED205	Word (265865 KB)

THTR 480a: Performance for Camera (2.0 units)

Structured to address the dynamics of acting in relation to film/television. Refining the students' understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film. Duplicates credit in former THTR 480.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63108D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Monday	14 of 14	Michael Laskin	SHR105	Word (168506 KB)
63119D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105
63123D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105
63124D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105

THTR 480b: Performance for Camera (2.0 units)

Continued exploration of acting for film/television. Furthering the student's understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film

• Prerequisite: THTR 480a

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63109D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	9 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105
63110D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	12 of 12	Andrei Belgrader	PED204
63125D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	12 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105

THTR 482: Stand Up 2: Honing Your Act (2.0 units)

Enhancement and extension of the student's comedic set using new forms and structures to develop the student's comedic sensibility and content culminating with 15 minutes of original stand up comedy content.

• Prerequisite: THTR 474

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63115R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	Canceled

THTR 484: Acting in Television Commercials (2.0 units)

An on-camera, workshop-style introduction to techniques, perspectives and theories unique to performing in television commercials. Recommended preparation: a 300-level acting or voice class

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63121R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	8 of 14	Kevin McCorkle	SHR105

THTR 489: Theatre Internship (2.0-6.0 units)

Practical experience in the entertainment industry.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63133D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	13 of 20	Kevin McCorkle	OFFICE

THTR 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63139D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 20	Zachary Steel	OFFICE	Word (19938 KB)
63141D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 20	Scott Faris,Els Collins	OFFICE	PDF (75108 KB)
63142D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 20	Sibyl Wickersheimer	OFFICE

THTR 491: Theatre Organization and Administration (4.0 units)

Budgets, contracts, box-office procedures, public relations; personnel and executive policies of the school, community, and professional theatre.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63140R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	10 of 20	Murry Hepner	THH113	PDF (286999 KB)

THTR 493a: Periods and Styles (2.0 units)

A survey of the influence of historical and cultural events on the evaluation of theatrical styles. Classical to Jacobean.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63144R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Friday	12 of 25	Tom Buderwitz	KAP164	PDF (51758 KB)

THTR 497: Advanced Theatre Practicum (2.0 units, max 4)

Intensive participation in a production sponsored by the school and supervised by the faculty, to increase and develop artistic growth.

• Prerequisite: THTR 397

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63154D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	7 of 50	Nathan Singh, Els Collins	OFFICE	PDF (697595 KB)
63155D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	30 of 50	Els Collins	OFFICE
63153D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	7 of 50	Guillermo Cienfuegos, Els Collins	SCD	PDF (699006 KB)

THTR 499: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Studies in selected areas of theatre art. Intensive practice in role and script interpretation and its psychological relationship to the audience.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Creating the Hit Podcast
63161D	001	2.0	Lecture	6:00-8:50pm	Tuesday	19 of 20	Sim Sarna	MCC107
Mask and Character Transformation
63162D	001	2.0	Lecture	9:00-10:50am	Tue, Thu	Canceled	Christopher Shaw
Secrets of Storytelling
63163R	001	4.0	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Jeremiah O'Brian
Directing Voice Talent for Animation
63164D	001	2.0	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	19 of 20	John De Mita	MCC112	PDF (435260 KB)

THTR 500: Dramaturgical Perspectives and Approaches (2.0 units, max 10)

Investigates art and craft of dramatic writing initiated/completed in other MFA in Dramatic Writing courses or that was submitted as a sample for program entry.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63170D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:20pm	Monday	7 of 12	Oliver Mayer	MCC102	PDF (315671 KB)

THTR 504: The Art of Collaboration and Ensemble (2.0 units)

An investigation of the role that collaboration plays in making ensemble work. MFA Actors will collaborate with MFA Dramatic Writers in creating an ensemble company

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63171D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Friday	11 of 14	Dan Shaner	DRC120

THTR 515a: Advanced Movement (2.0 units)

Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage.

• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63175D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	9 of 14	David Bridel	MCC107
63176D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	9 of 14	Edgar Landa,	MCC107
			12:00-2:50pm	Tuesday		Babette Markus	MCC112

THTR 515c: Advanced Movement (2.0 units)

Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage.

• Prerequisite: THTR 515b
• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63177D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	9 of 20	Zachary Steel	MCC112	Word (21711 KB)
63178D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	9 of 20	Christopher Shaw,	PED207
			1:00-2:50pm	Wednesday		David Warshofsky	MCC111

THTR 520a: Advanced Acting (4.0 units)

Advanced training in acting skills; emphasis upon individual needs.

• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63182D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	9 of 14	David Warshofsky	DRC120	Word (25684 KB)
63181D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Friday	9 of 14	Patrick Murphy,	MCC106
			7:00-10:20pm	Thursday		David Warshofsky	SCESTG 2

THTR 520c: Advanced Acting (2.0 units)

Advanced training in acting skills; emphasis upon individual needs.

• Prerequisite: THTR 520b
• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63184D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 20	Andrei Belgrader	MCC111
			3:00-5:50pm	Friday			MCC107
63185D	001	Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 20	Luis Alfaro	MCC107

THTR 527: Writing the Pacific Rim: Global and Western Dramatic Writing (4.0 units)

Writing dramatically, utilizing the Pacific Rim and the Western United States as cultural sites of knowledge and as inspirations.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63186D	001	Lecture	6:00-9:50pm	Thursday	3 of 12	Luis Alfaro	GFS216	Word (64000 KB)

THTR 529a: Textual Studies for Performance (4.0 units)

Close textual reading of dramatic texts as a fundamental tool for rehearsal and performance.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63188D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Wed, Fri	11 of 25	Boni Alvarez	KAP167	PDF (185757 KB)

THTR 540a: Advanced Voice Diction (2.0 units)

Individual work in improving the actor's vocal range.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63190D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 14	Brent Blair	PED202	PDF (285331 KB)

THTR 540c: Advanced Voice Diction (2.0 units)

Individual work in improving the actor's vocal range.

• Prerequisite: THTR 540B
• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63192D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	9 of 20	Brent Blair	PED202	PDF (287408 KB)
63193D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Friday	8 of 20	Lauren Yeoman	PED202

THTR 540e: Advanced Voice Diction (2.0 units)

Individual work in improving the actor's vocal range.

• Prerequisite: THTR 540D

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63196D	001	Lecture	1:00-2:50pm	Mon, Wed	12 of 14	Lauren Yeoman	PED204	PDF (117022 KB)

THTR 541: Diction and Dialects (2.0 units)

Fundamentals of speech, diction, dialects and accents, including work in the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63194D	001	Lecture	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	9 of 20	Lauren Yeoman	MCC107	PDF (89826 KB)

THTR 542: Singing for Actors (2.0 units)

An introduction to the various facets of singing in theatrical performance

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63197D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Thursday	9 of 20	Brett Ryback	MCC109	PDF (127984 KB)

THTR 566: Dramatic Writing Studio (4.0 units, max 24)

Investigates gestalt of the student dramatic writer's professional development from the empty page and writing fundamentals to the first-draft script, business affairs, and dramaturgical advancement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63213D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	7 of 12	Velina Hasu Houston	DRC120	PDF (135588 KB)

THTR 574a: Dramatic Writing Across Media for Playwrights (2.0 units)

Intensive overview of career paths for playwrights in a wide array of media as they exist now, and as new opportunities arise.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63239D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Thursday	2 of 20	Paula Cizmar	MCC102	PDF (219511 KB)

THTR 574b: Dramatic Writing Across Media for Playwrights (2.0 units)

Intensive overview of career paths for playwrights in a wide array of media as they exist now, and as new opportunities arise.

• Prerequisite: THTR 574A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63240D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50pm	Thursday	2 of 20	Rodney To	MCC102	PDF (129400 KB)

THTR 575: Creative Production Projects (4.0-6.0 units)

Advanced creative projects

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63215D	001	6.0	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	12 of 14	David Warshofsky,	PED204	Word (25579 KB)
				1:00-5:50pm 3:00-5:50pm 10:00-2:50pm	Tue, Thu Friday Saturday		Kate Burton, Andrei Belgrader	PED204 MCC112 MCC112

THTR 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63221D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Christina Haatainen-Jones	OFFICE	Word (522012 KB)

THTR 596: Thesis Development and Attainment (2.0 units, max 10)

Designed to guide the MFADW student toward refinement of thesis including vision, development, and execution.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63231D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 12	Paula Cizmar	OFFICE	PDF (238460 KB)

THTR 597: Theatre Practicum (1.0-4.0 units, max 12)

Substantive participation in productions sponsored by the school and supervised by the faculty.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63241D	001	2.0	Lecture	3:30-5:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 20	Andi Chapman, Gregg Daniel,Els Collins	DRC120