THEA 101 - Introduction to Theater Arts

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU
This course traces the process by which a work of dramatic literature moves from page to stage. This is a team taught class including the entire Theater and Dance faculty. We will focus on all major aspects in which a theatrical production is actualized, with special attention on how comprehensive text analysis leads to a concept defining artistic choices. The course will cover design collaboration, an overview of both production implementation (sets, costumes and lights) and the rehearsal process (staging, coaching, and stage management), as well as how these elements are finally synthesized in performance.

Enrollment Limit: 60
Instructor: M. Wright
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is highly recommended for first and second year students planning to take THEA 100: Acting 1, offered second semester.