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Concurrent Course
Dramatic Arts (THTR)
- http://dramaticarts.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in DRC; 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62606R | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 18 | Jeremiah O'Brian | ONLINE |  | |
| 62602R | 060 | Lecture | 10:30-12:20pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 18 | Kirstin Eggers | ONLINE | PDF (231447 KB) | |
| 62604R | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 18 | Kevin McCorkle | ONLINE | | |
| 62605R | 060 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 18 | Mary Joan Negro | ONLINE | Word (288153 KB) |  |
Introduction to the theoretical and foundational practices, techniques and strategies specific to screen acting in relation to the basic dynamics of acting for the stage.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62603D | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 10 of 20 | Paul Lazarus | ONLINE | Word (105984 KB) | |
| 62607R | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Monday | 20 of 20 | Bayo Akinfemi | ONLINE | | |
| 62608D | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 11 of 20 | Joe Hacker | ONLINE | PDF (208721 KB) | |
| 62609D | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Friday | 11 of 20 | Paul Lazarus | ONLINE | Word (107008 KB) | |
Basic training for the actor's body for expression and communication. Awareness and control through mind-body techniques.
- Prerequisite: THTR 115A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Acting for the Stage, Screen and New Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62610R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 11 of 25 | Jeff Crockett | MCC107 & ONLINE | Word (68151 KB) | |
Basic principles and techniques of acting through theatre games and improvisation. Introduction to contemporary texts, basic characterization and cold reading techniques.
- Prerequisite: THTR 120A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62613R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 25 | Anita Dashiell-Sparks | TBA | | |
| 62614R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 25 | Kenneth Mitchell | DRC120 & ONLINE | PDF (720286 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62625R | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Monday | 18 of 20 | Debra De Liso | ONLINE | Word (123904 KB) | |
| 62626R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | Canceled | | |||
| 62627R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 18 | Debra De Liso | ONLINE | Word (123904 KB) | |
| 62619R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 10 of 18 | Paul Hungerford | ONLINE | PDF (110161 KB) | |
| 62620R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Friday | Canceled | Paul Hungerford | PDF (110161 KB) | | |
| 62621R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Debra De Liso | Word (123904 KB) | | |
| 62622R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 18 | Kirstin Eggers | ONLINE | PDF (140114 KB) | |
| 62624R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Zachary Steel | ONLINE | PDF (394540 KB) | |
Concentration of imaginative processes which develop the individual characteristics of a dramatic role. Not available for credit to theatre majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62630R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | |
Introduction to the non-performance areas of theatrical production(administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-onparticipation in USC productions.
- Note: #62639 for BFA Musical Theatre majors only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62639D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 13 of 15 | Jenny Guthrie | ONLINE | PDF (852819 KB) | |
| 62640R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 109 of 140 | Phil Allen,Els Collins,Christina Haatainen-Jones,Tak Kata,Elizabeth Harper | ONLINE | PDF (340040 KB) | |
| 62641R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 122 of 155 | Els Collins | OFFICE | |
Advanced understanding of non-performance areas of theatrical production (administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-on participation in USC productions.
- Prerequisite: THTR 131A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62651R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Thursday | 14 of 20 | Elizabeth Harper,Tak Kata,Duncan Mahoney | ONLINE | PDF (209973 KB) | |
| 62652R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 14 of 20 | Duncan Mahoney,Els Collins | TTL & ONLINE | |
Development of the artistic process and theatrical design vocabulary of the individual within the environment of collaborative storytelling.
- Prerequisite: THTR 132a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62655R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 14 of 20 | Tak Kata | ONLINE | PDF (432545 KB) | |
Physiological mechanism of voice: breath control, phonation, resonance, articulation of language for the stage; expressive use of stress, intonation and rhythm.
- Prerequisite: THTR 140a
- Corequisite: THTR 120b
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Acting for the Stage, Screen and New Media
- Note: Register for lecture & lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62661R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 11 of 25 | Lauren Yeoman | ONLINE | | |
| 62662R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 25 | Babette Markus | ONLINE | |
Application and consolidation of the skills, knowledge and techniques acquired in the study of fundamentals of acting encountered in THTR 101.
- Prerequisite: THTR 101
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62675R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 20 of 20 | Paul Urcioli | SCD & ONLINE | | |
| 62676R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 4 of 20 | Sharon Carnicke | ONLINE | PDF (363397 KB) | |
| 62677R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 20 | Stevie Johnson | DRC120 & ONLINE | | |
| 62678R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Camille Thornton-Alson | ONLINE | PDF (240385 KB) | |
| 62679R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 20 | Paul Urcioli | MCC107 & ONLINE | |
Introduction to the fundamental elements of comedy and how to apply those elements to create short, original pieces of comedy in performance and writing.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63254R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 18 | Kirstin Eggers | ONLINE | PDF (122404 KB) | |
Training of the actor's body with focus on mask work for the development of precision, strength and expressiveness.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62760R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 25 | Stephanie Shroyer | PED207 & ONLINE | PDF (481499 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62761R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | |
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 220A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Acting for the Stage, Screen and New Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62765R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 25 | Kenneth Mitchell | PED207 & ONLINE | PDF (927068 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62769R | 060 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Friday | 7 of 15 | Gary Domasin | ONLINE | PDF (568002 KB) | |
The analysis of a range of plays from different times and cultures with a consideration of the roles of actor, director, dramaturg and designer.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62771R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:00pm | Tue, Thu | 150 of 185 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | | |
| 62762R | 060 | Discussion | 1:10-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | | |
| 62763R | 060 | Discussion | 1:10-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | | |
| 62764R | 060 | Discussion | 1:10-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | | |
| 62767R | 060 | Discussion | 1:10-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | | |
| 62768R | 060 | Discussion | 1:10-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | | |
| 62779R | 060 | Discussion | 1:10-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | | |
| 62782R | 060 | Discussion | 1:10-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | | |
| 62785R | 060 | Discussion | 1:10-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62776R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 10 of 25 | Tom Buderwitz | ONLINE | PDF (196118 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62781R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:20am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 25 | Josh Epstein | ONLINE | PDF (217322 KB) | |
Development of the voice using material which explores the techniques of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62786R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 10 of 25 | Laura Flanagan | ONLINE | Word (23642 KB) | |
Cutting-edge and traditional methods and materials that enhance both the planning stages and realization of the theatrical design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62787R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 20 | Sibyl Wickersheimer | MCC106 & ONLINE | PDF (472624 KB) | |
Understanding on-camera acting and improvisation by creating original material both in front and behind the camera.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62780R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 19 of 19 | Joe Hacker | ONLINE | PDF (189525 KB) | |
| 62783R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 18 | Julian Conde | ONLINE | PDF (495878 KB) | |
| 62784R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Julian Conde | ONLINE | PDF (492338 KB) | |
Polishing the actor's skills through analysis and class performance of scenes from plays, 1950 - 1970.
- Prerequisite: THTR 101
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62788R | 060 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 18 | Laura Flanagan | ONLINE | Word (24389 KB) | |
Polishing the actor's skills through analysis and class performance of scenes from plays, 1900 - 1950. Continuation of THTR 252a.
- Prerequisite: THTR 252A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62792D | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 20 | Christopher Shaw | ONLINE | PDF (477054 KB) | |
| 62794R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 21 of 21 | Stevie Johnson | MCC106 & ONLINE | | |
| 62789D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Christopher Shaw | SCD & ONLINE | PDF (488607 KB) | |
| 62790R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 20 | Mary Joan Negro | ONLINE | Word (289091 KB) | |
| 62791R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 20 | Bob Bailey | DRC120 & ONLINE | Word (286895 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63000R | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 18 | Zachary Steel | ONLINE | PDF (411013 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63012R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | Canceled | |
The plays and theatre of Shakespeare, the influences on his work and his contemporary world. Recommended preparation: THTR 201, THTR 310, THTR 311
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62847R | 060 | Lecture | 3:30-5:20pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 30 | Sharon Carnicke | ONLINE | PDF (360018 KB) | |
Investigation of the projection design process, equipment, multi-media, digital technology concepts, and related documentation.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63052R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 8 of 15 | Hana Kim | PED114E & ONLINE | PDF (388968 KB) | |
| 63053R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 8 of 15 | Hana Kim | TBA & ONLINE | |
Explores the practice of bringing clowns into places of healing (hospitals, trauma sites, etc.) for the purpose of improving the physical and mental well-being of those in need.
- Prerequisite: THTR 290
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63001D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Zachary Steel | TBA | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63019D | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 16 of 18 | Christopher Shaw | ONLINE | PDF (543617 KB) | |
| 63021R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 18 | Bob Bailey | ONLINE | Word (285312 KB) | |
| 63022R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 18 | Bob Bailey | ONLINE | | |
| 63023R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 9 of 18 | Stephanie Shroyer | ONLINE | PDF (515771 KB) | |
| 63024D | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 17 of 18 | Christopher Shaw | ONLINE | PDF (543311 KB) | |
| 63025R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 18 | Tim Dang | ONLINE | PDF (526016 KB) | |
Examination of basic directorial principles. Pre-production analysis and rehearsal procedures; relationship of the director to actor; integration of technical aspects of production.
- Prerequisite: THTR 305A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63027R | 060 | Lecture | 10:30-12:20pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Stephanie Shroyer | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63257R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 17 of 30 | Boni Alvarez | ONLINE | PDF (203698 KB) | |
Study of the development of Comedy of Manners, with primary focus on Restoration Comedy of Manners.
- Prerequisite: THTR 225
- Note: Celebrating the effervescent wit of the Comedy of Manners genre from its origins in ancient comedy, blossoming in 17th and 18th century among male and female writers, and following its diverse trajectory into theatre and media today.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63033R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 30 | Melinda Finberg | ONLINE | Word (312017 KB) | |
20th century realism and the avant-garde.
- Prerequisite: THTR 225
- Note: Works by BIPOC playwrights on the American Stage, connecting with theatres that produce them, and investigating the outreach these theatres perform to attract multi-cultural audiences.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63040R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:40pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Melinda Finberg | Word (306625 KB) | |
Actor training anchored by rigorous physical movements. Activities include comedy, clowning, juggling, and mask work. Open to BFA acting majors only.
- Prerequisite: THTR 315A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Acting for the Stage, Screen and New Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63042R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 20 | Edgar Landa | DRC120 & ONLINE | PDF (308789 KB) | |
Advanced physical training and practice for the BA actor utilizing various movement techniques through improvisation.
- Prerequisite: THTR 216
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Theatre
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63043R | 001 | Lecture | 10:30-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 8 of 25 | Alexandra Billings | MCC107 & ONLINE | |
Introduction to techniques of clown performance and key techniques including complicite, play, looks and drops.
- Prerequisite: THTR 101
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63044R | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 18 | Zachary Steel | ONLINE | PDF (394501 KB) | |
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 320A
- Corequisite: (THTR 315B and THTR 340B)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Acting for the Stage, Screen and New Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63048R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 20 | Anita Dashiell-Sparks | DRC120 & ONLINE | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63049R | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 18 | Kirstin Eggers | ONLINE | PDF (183752 KB) | |
Historical styles, methods and dramatic analysis in lighting design as applied in contemporary practice.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63050R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62920D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Duncan Mahoney | ONLINE | | |
| 62921R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Duncan Mahoney | TBA | |
The art and techniques of theatrical sound design. The use of music and ambient sound in theatrical presentations. Design elements as metaphor.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63051R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 14 | Phil Allen | MCC110 & ONLINE | |
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.
- Prerequisite: THTR 340A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Acting for the Stage, Screen and New Media
- Concurrent enrollment: THTR 315B
- Concurrent enrollment: THTR 320B
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63056R | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 25 | Kathy Dunn-Muzingo | ONLINE | PDF (457290 KB) | |
Concurrent Course
THTR 315b: Physical Theatre I (2.0 units)
Actor training anchored by rigorous physical movements. Activities include comedy, clowning, juggling, and mask work. Open to BFA acting majors only.
- Prerequisite: THTR 315A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Acting for the Stage, Screen and New Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63042R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 20 | Edgar Landa | DRC120 & ONLINE | PDF (308789 KB) | |
Concurrent Course
THTR 320b: 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 320A
- Corequisite: (THTR 315B and THTR 340B)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Acting for the Stage, Screen and New Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63048R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 20 | Anita Dashiell-Sparks | DRC120 & ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63059R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Brent Blair | ONLINE | |
Examination of the individual voice centering on resonance, tone, flexibility, and support through dramatic selections for transmitting meaning and emotion of character. Continuation of 342a.
- Prerequisite: THTR 342A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63061R | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 20 of 20 | Laura Flanagan | ONLINE | Word (191713 KB) | |
Designed to give students confidence and integrity for auditions in musical theatre. Choosing appropriate material and preparation for the audition and performance. Audition required.
- Note: UPDATE: Spring 2021 does not require audition.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63062R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 18 | Kenneth Mitchell | ONLINE | PDF (853917 KB) | |
Building and sustaining character in drama with special focus on heightened language and period style: Jacobean, Restoration, 19th Century Comedy.
- Prerequisite: THTR 352A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63068R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | John De Mita | SCD & ONLINE | | |
| 63069R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 8 of 20 | John De Mita | ONLINE | |
Basic approach to the acting and analysis of the highly formalized texts of William Shakespeare.
- Prerequisite: THTR 101
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63072R | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 20 | Mary Joan Negro | ONLINE | Word (290287 KB) | |
| 63074R | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Mary Joan Negro | ONLINE | Word (290377 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63076R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Luis Alfaro | ONLINE | PDF (314756 KB) | |
| 63077R | 060 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 20 | Oliver Mayer | ONLINE | Word (46605 KB) | |
Continuation of the work begun in 365.
- Prerequisite: THTR 365
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63078R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 20 | Paula Cizmar | ONLINE | PDF (449114 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63095R | 060 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 30 | Meiling Cheng | ONLINE | PDF (961023 KB) | |
Substantive participation in a production sponsored by the School and supervised by the faculty.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63100D | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 7 of 50 | Sibyl Wickersheimer,Els Collins | ONLINE | PDF (252902 KB) | |
| 63101D | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 9 of 50 | Fran de Leon, Els Collins | ONLINE | PDF (438512 KB) | |
| 63102D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 3 of 50 | Susan Dalian, Els Collins | PDF (417013 KB) | | |
| 63103D | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 22 of 50 | Kenneth Sawyer, Els Collins | ONLINE | PDF (436618 KB) | |
| 63109D | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 16 of 50 | Larry Powell, Els Collins,Andrei Belgrader,Kate Burton | ONLINE | PDF (257644 KB) | |
| 63214D | 304 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 1 of 5 | Els Collins | ONLINE | | |
| 63104D | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 11 of 50 | Kirstin Eggers,Els Collins | ONLINE | PDF (439702 KB) | |
| 63105D | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 12 of 50 | Edgar Landa,Els Collins | ONLINE | PDF (435504 KB) | |
| 63106D | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 14 of 50 | Kenneth Mitchell,Els Collins | ONLINE | PDF (436178 KB) | |
| 63107D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 4 of 50 | Tamara Ruppart, Els Collins | PDF (420112 KB) | | |
| 63108D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 4 of 50 | Inger Tudor, Els Collins | PDF (425729 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63096R | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 30 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | |
An exploration of the art of theatre at the edge of possibilities.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63099R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 27 of 30 | Meiling Cheng | ONLINE | PDF (1057743 MB) | |
The study of standard American stage dialect using the international phonetic alphabet.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63098D | 060 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Kathy Dunn-Muzingo | ONLINE | PDF (440958 KB) | |
| 63113D | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:20am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 20 | Kathy Dunn-Muzingo | ONLINE | PDF (443193 KB) | |
The study of accents and regional dialects.
- Prerequisite: THTR 408A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63114R | 060 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 20 | Kathy Dunn-Muzingo | ONLINE | PDF (418184 KB) | |
Develops the student's ability to connect and combine managerial, economic and business-related skills with the craft and career of acting.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63116R | 060 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 22 of 22 | Dan Shaner | ONLINE | Word (134144 KB) | |
Introductory skills for the creation and realization of performance on camera.
- Prerequisite: THTR 480A
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen
- Note: For BFA Acting for Stage, Screen & New Media majors. .
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63266D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Friday | 7 of 18 | Bayo Akinfemi | ONLINE | |
Development of a thorough understanding of story - medium and genre - through script analysis, as they pertain to the practical demands of a working entertainment professional.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63124D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63118R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | |
Introduction to safe and effective portrayals of violence for the stage. Training and practice of unarmed stage combat skills. Recommended preparation: THTR 216.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63119R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Edgar Landa | |
Training and practice in the work of F.M. Alexander. A clear and systematic look into the underlying principles that govern human movement.
- Prerequisite: THTR 101
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63121R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 15 | Kosta Potamianos | ONLINE | PDF (472631 KB) | |
Emphasis on Full Length Improvised Performances including the styles of various playwrights, genres of films, "the Harold, "improvised plays and musicals. Building on the groundwork of THTR 122 Improvisation and Theatre Games and THTR 322 Improv 2, students apply the techniques to long form unscripted performances.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63030R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 5 of 18 | Paul Hungerford | ONLINE | PDF (112703 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63110R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 16 of 20 | Christopher Bange | ONLINE | | |
| 63111R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | Canceled | |
Advanced technical direction topics involving the technical analysis and design of moving scenery and theatrical systems.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63037R | 060 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 4 of 18 | Duncan Mahoney | ONLINE | | |
| 63135R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | Canceled | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63125R | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | Jeremiah O'Brian | |
Develop on-camera auditioning skills for actors at a professional level in a variety of film, television and new media venues.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63126D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Monday | 18 of 18 | Kate Burton | ONLINE | | |
| 63127R | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 20 | Bayo Akinfemi | ONLINE | |
Application of stage management procedures required in the professional theatre.
- Prerequisite: THTR 333
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63130R | 060 | Lecture | 11:30-1:50pm | Monday | 5 of 10 | Scott Faris | ONLINE | PDF (265172 KB) | |
Research into the application of contemporary topics relevant to theatrical design within the diverse cultural environment of the greater Los Angeles area.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63132R | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 9 of 18 | Terry Gordon | ONLINE | PDF (225596 KB) | |
Continuation of THTR 330. Evolution of scene design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.
- Prerequisite: THTR 432A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63134R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 12 | Sibyl Wickersheimer | PED114E & ONLINE | PDF (474962 KB) | |
Evolution of costume design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.
- Prerequisite: THTR 433A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63136R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 0 of 12 | Christina Haatainen-Jones | ONLINE | |
Continuation of THTR 332. Evolution of lighting design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.
- Prerequisite: THTR 434A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63138R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 1 of 12 | Josh Epstein | PED114E & ONLINE | PDF (211526 KB) | |
Drafting style and complex graphic communication. Emphasis on creating professional plates, developing an individual style and graphic problem solving.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63139R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 8 of 18 | Samuel Craven-Griffiths | ONLINE | PDF (350361 KB) | |
Techniques, materials, and equipment of the scenic artist including both historic and modern methods. Recommended preparation: paint and drawing experience
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63143R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 18 | Jenny Guthrie | TTL & ONLINE | PDF (783382 KB) | |
Advanced exploration of theatrical sound design theory and related technology; creative uses of music, sound effects, and audio equipment in modern theaters.
- Prerequisite: THTR 436
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63151R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 14 | Phil Allen | MCC110 & ONLINE | |
Acting techniques, recording studio technology and editing for the field of voice acting and voice-overs.
- Prerequisite: THTR 252A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63154D | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-11:20am | Monday | 11 of 12 | Phil Allen,Gabriella Santinelli | ONLINE | | |
| 63155D | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-1:20pm | Friday | 11 of 12 | Gabriella Santinelli,Phil Allen | ONLINE | | |
| 63156D | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-11:20am | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Phil Allen,Vicki Lewis | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63158D | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 5 of 18 | Kathy Dunn-Muzingo | ONLINE | PDF (526902 KB) | |
Specific instruction to prepare Stage Managers for the rigors and processes of Touring and Opera productions as well as other non-theatrical team-based collaborations in entertainment. Prerequisite: THTR 333 and THTR 430. Recommended preparation: two units of THTR 397.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63161R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 7 of 10 | Scott Faris | ONLINE | PDF (233904 KB) | |
A continuation and deeper investigation of the analysis and performance of the highly formalized texts of William Shakespeare. Prerequisite: THTR 354.
- Prerequisite: THTR 354
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63163R | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 20 of 20 | Kate Burton | ONLINE | |
Explores the range and genealogy of Latinx theatre and performance from its origins in the last fifty years to the present.
- Prerequisite: THTR 225
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63164R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 9 of 30 | Luis Alfaro | ONLINE | PDF (364282 KB) | |
Creating a visual narrative story. Gaining a basic understanding of both the visual and technical components of story telling.
- Prerequisite: THTR 420
- Note: Available for BFA in Acting for Stage, Screen & New Media majors only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63167D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 18 | Julian Conde | SCD | PDF (457353 KB) | |
Explores Asian and Asian American 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63165R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 30 | Rena Heinrich | ONLINE | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63166D | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Rodney To | ONLINE | PDF (441856 KB) | |
| 63168R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 20 of 20 | Rodney To | ONLINE | PDF (430263 KB) | |
Designed to provide the graduating students with opportunity to select, prepare and perform for agents, directors and producers in film, television and theatre. Also includes the study of the business of acting.
- Note: Available to BFA for Acting for Stage, Screen and New Media majors only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63170D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:20pm | Friday | 18 of 18 | Dan Shaner | ONLINE | Word (152576 KB) | |
A workshop in the techniques of performing humorous sketches, in collaboration with writers, directors, and technicians in the production of a live sketch comedy show. Recommended preparation: THTR 101, THTR 122, THTR 470.
- Note: Enrollment is based on successful audition with instructor.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63175D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | Canceled | | |||
| 3:00-10:00pm | Friday |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63172D | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 19 of 20 | Judith Shelton | ONLINE | PDF (589964 KB) | |
| 63173D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 20 | Judith Shelton | ONLINE | PDF (590224 KB) | |
| 63177D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 14 of 20 | Judith Shelton | ONLINE | PDF (590006 KB) | |
Acting students will learn to develop on-camera acting skills and to collaborate with student directors and cinematographers from the School of Cinematic Arts.
- Prerequisite: THTR 252B
- Note: Sction #63259 for BFA Acting Junior Year
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63259D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA | | ||
| 63176R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 12 | Andrei Belgrader | ONLINE | |
A survey of African American theatre and cultural performance traditions as a reflection of both African American culture and American history.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63178R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 24 of 30 | Anita Dashiell-Sparks | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63184R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 18 | Debra De Liso | ONLINE | Word (272482 KB) | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63187R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Joe Hacker | ONLINE | PDF (208721 KB) | |
| 63189R | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Paul Urcioli | ONLINE | | |
| 63190R | 060 | Lecture | 2:30-5:20pm | Friday | 6 of 12 | Matthew Montgomery | ONLINE | PDF (478928 KB) | |
| 63191R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Joe Hacker | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63194D | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Joe Hacker | ONLINE | PDF (166862 KB) | |
Enhancement and extension of the student's comedic set using new forms and structures to develop the student's comedic sensibility and content.
- Prerequisite: THTR 474
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63197R | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Monday | 10 of 19 | Wayne Federman | ONLINE | PDF (132489 KB) | |
| 63199R | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 20 | Judith Shelton | ONLINE | PDF (605846 KB) | |
An in-depth study of the performance of archetypal characters of comedy focused on the lineage from commedia to sit-com. Students create original characters from archetypal forms and explore their relationships in classic and contemporary comedic performance.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63215R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | |
An on-camera, workshop-style introduction to techniques, perspectives and theories unique to performing in television commercials.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63198R | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 15 of 18 | Kevin McCorkle | ONLINE | Word (87552 KB) | |
Research and actively develop the theory of theatre as a movingpolitical, social, economic and spiritual force of change withinthe local community.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63200R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 30 | Brent Blair | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63205D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Sharon Carnicke | ONLINE | | |
| 63206D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | ONLINE | | ||
| 63207D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | John De Mita | ONLINE | |
A survey of the influence of historical and cultural events on the evaluation of theatrical styles. Restoration to 20th century.
- Prerequisite: THTR 493A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63210R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 9 of 25 | Tom Buderwitz | ONLINE | PDF (197779 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63216D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 50 | OFFICE | | ||
| 63217D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 50 | TBA | | ||
| 63218D | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 0 of 50 | Els Collins | ONLINE | |
Studies in selected areas of theatre art. Intensive practice in role and script interpretation and its psychological relationship to the audience.
- Note: Section #63285 (Dramaturgy) Every theatre professional needs to be able to perform aspects of dramaturgy: dramaturgs facilitate the collaborations of every aspect of producing a play from commissioning new works to season planning; from helping designers with research to creating lobby displays, web sites, program copy, and educational materials; from working behind the scenes with the director to reaching out to the public to bring in new audiences. NOTE: This class can serve as credit to meet the THTR 305a requirement via petition.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dramaturgy | ||||||||||
| 63285R | 060 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 6 of 30 | Melinda Finberg | ONLINE | Word (131588 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63223D | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | 8 of 12 | Velina Hasu Houston | ONLINE | PDF (635391 KB) | |
Plays for the stage shall be written using public-domain poetry and prose as inspiration and source material, complemented with exploring poetry, prose, and varied dramas as context for the student writer. Students should be well-versed in literature, and have written in one or more genres.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63219D | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 12 | Paula Cizmar | ONLINE | PDF (631506 KB) | |
An advanced writing workshop that focuses on continuing development of the crafting of character, centering on depth, breadth, dimensionality, and authenticity.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63224D | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-6:20pm | Thursday | 3 of 12 | Paula Cizmar | ONLINE | PDF (483783 KB) | |
Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage.
- Prerequisite: THTR 515a
- Note: Register for lecture & lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63225D | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 5 of 20 | Andrew Robinson | ONLINE | | |
| 63226D | 060 | Lab | 10:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 20 | Babette Markus | ONLINE | |
Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage including a study of Viewpoints and Mask Work.
- Prerequisite: THTR 515C
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63227D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 3 of 20 | Alexandra Billings | MCC111 & ONLINE | | |
| 63228D | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 3 of 20 | TBA | |
The execution and breakdown of a film project from ideation to completion.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63220D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 3 of 12 | Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine | ONLINE | PDF (93021 KB) | |
Advanced training in acting skills including camera work; emphasis upon individual needs.
- Prerequisite: THTR 520A
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63230D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 20 | David Warshofsky,Edgar Landa,Zachary Steel | ONLINE | PDF (484728 KB) | |
| 63231D | 060 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 20 | Rodney To | ONLINE | |
Advanced training in acting skills; emphasis upon individual needs.
- Prerequisite: THTR 520C
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63232D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Mon, Thu | 3 of 20 | Andrei Belgrader | MCC111 & ONLINE | | |
| 63233D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 3 of 20 | Gregg Daniel | MCC111 & ONLINE | |
Advanced training in acting skills; includes performing for agents, directors and producers in film, television and theatre.
- Prerequisite: THTR 520D
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63234D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 20 | David Warshofsky | MCC105 & ONLINE | PDF (482213 KB) | |
Individual work in improving the actor's vocal range.
- Prerequisite: THTR 540A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63245D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Tue, Fri | 5 of 20 | Natsuko Ohama | ONLINE | Word (69884 KB) | |
Individual work in improving the actor's vocal range.
- Prerequisite: THTR 540C
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63250D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 20 | Natsuko Ohama, | MCC111 | Word (261765 KB) | |
| 10:00-11:00am | Friday | Lauren Yeoman |
Advanced individual vocal development and application to a variety of professional and performance circumstances including voice-over work.
- Prerequisite: THTR 540E
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63251D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 5 of 20 | Natsuko Ohama,Lauren Yeoman | MCC105 & ONLINE | Word (262252 KB) | |
| 63253D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 20 | Phil Allen,Gabriella Santinelli | MCC110 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63256D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 12 | Oliver Mayer | ONLINE | Word (43181 KB) | |
Introduction to the world of the professional actor.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63265D | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 5 of 20 | Dan Shaner | ONLINE | Word (62471 KB) | |
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.
- Prerequisite: THTR 580A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63241D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 5 of 12 | Ahmed Best | MCC105 & ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63279D | 060 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | ONLINE | | ||
| 63280D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Meiling Cheng | TBA | | |
| 63281D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Brent Blair | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63289D | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Monday | 2 of 20 | Velina Hasu Houston | ONLINE | PDF (637173 KB) | |
Substantive participation in productions sponsored by the school and supervised by the faculty.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63282D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-5:50pm | Friday | 3 of 20 | Kate Burton | MCC111 & ONLINE | | |
| 63283D | 060 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | MWF | 5 of 20 | Andrei Belgrader,Larry Powell, Ahmed Best | ONLINE | |