COURSE DESCRIPTION
An introduction to the role, practice, and study of theatre in society. Students are introduced to key concepts and material elements in the study and practice of theatre through exposure to dramatic and historical texts, acting techniques, the technical elements of theatre, and local theatre attendance and reflection. The course is a hybrid lecture/studio course, and open to all students.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Introduction to Theatre, aims to provide students with a foundation from which to DO theatre, MAKE theatre, SEE theatre, and KNOW theatre. Through both academic and practical exercises, students will (DO) learn some basic performance techniques and engage in a basic scene study, (MAKE) gain practical knowledge about various stage elements and learn some basic tenants of stage-management, (SEE) have the opportunity to see theatre and learn to be a critically engaged audience member and (KNOW) be introduced to some key practices and theories pertaining to the past, present and future of theatre.
- Teacher: Lisa Ross