Course Descriptions

An introductory course in acting and performance technique, designed to develop students' awareness of and capabilities in the acting process, and to foster an understanding of theatre as a valuable area of human endeavor. The course will introduce basic communication skills, including physical and vocal presence in front of an audience and will develop acting skill through the use of regular warm-ups, improvisational, imaginative and ensemble building theatre exercises as well as beginning scene study and monologue performance.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (6) Contact Hour(s)

This is a performance course introducing scene work from a variety to dramatic styles. Concepts taught include script analysis, creative work habits, ensemble development , rehearsal skills and playing physical actions.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (6) Contact Hour(s)

Introduction to Theatre will provide a broad survey of the theatrical arts (playwriting, acting, directing, and design). The course will focus on significant periods of theatrical history identifying important artists and innovators. Students will increase their understanding, appreciation and critical perceptions of theatre by writing a 10-minute play and attending a theatrical production. This course is intended for students in the theatre track. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course gives students experience in workshopping, rehearsing, and performing for live audiences. Students will prepare a full length play or musical for public performance. In addition to attending a variety of rehearsals, students will complete hours helping to construct the production and are required to participate in the load-in and strike. This course is open to all students including high school juniors and seniors as well as members of the community. May be taken more than once for credit.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (6) Contact Hour(s)

Children's Theatre Tour gives students experience in workshopping, rehearsing, and performing for live audiences. Students prepare a one-act play for presentation in the local primary and elementary schools. The one-act play will be built, rehearsed and toured by the members of the class during the semester. This course is open to all students and can be repeated more than once.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (6) Contact Hour(s)

The Backstage Practicum provides students the opportunity to participate in the semester's main stage production as a backstage technician, or work for an outside theatre organization in the same capacity. Students can serve as the stage manager, light board operator, sound technician, costume dresser, prop runner, or on the shift crew. Technical positions will vary with the needs of each production. This course may be repeated more than once. The course is open to all students, but permission of instructor is required to insure backstage assignment.

• Theater
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

In this course participants study and apply non-verbal techniques to create physical theatre performance. The course emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expressions, gestures, and pantomime. Various mime techniques, including those of Decroux and Montanaro, are taught.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A workshop in directing techniques with emphasis on play interpretation, casting, stage movement, character development, rehearsals and performance. Prerequisite: Take THE102 with a Minimum Grade of C-.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (6) Contact Hour(s)

This course is an exploration of the history and genre of drama. By analyzing some of the best-known plays throughout theatre history and how they were performed, students will deepen their understanding of dramatic literature and performance. During the course students will decide on a particular area of research in order to write a critical analysis focusing on one or more play(s). The course culminates in a project focusing on one creative endeavor and reflecting on their chosen area of study. This course is appropriate for students in the Theater track or Humanities track, and also meets the general education Humanities or Art requirement.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)