Theatre

TH 100 Introduction to the Theatre (3) A

An exploration of the nature and potential of theatre. Open to all students, this course surveys elements of theatre history, genre, vocabulary, theory, research, and tradition through readings, viewings, praxis, and lectures. Students will encounter representative theatrical figures and major works and experience local, live theatre events. They will be introduced to the various components of theatre production and asked to consider the relationship between theatre, artistic expression, and society.

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 120a Collective Creation I (3) A

Collective Creation is a year-long course in which participants explore a variety of theatrical roles through primarily non-text based forms of stimulating theatre creation. This first-semester course focuses on generating material and learning to critique and respond to work.

Note: Students are required to register for both TH 120a in Fall semester and TH 120b in Winter semester.

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 120b Collective Creation II (3) A

Collective Creation is a year-long course in which participants explore a variety of theatrical roles through primarily non-text based forms of stimulating theatre creation. This second-semester course furthers the exploration with a focus on material selection, refinement, and performance.

Prerequisite: TH 120a

Note: Students are required to register for both TH 120a in Fall semester and TH 120b in Winter semester.

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 132 Technical Theatre I (3) O

A hands-on journey through the world of technical theatre exploring basic technical theatre terminology, chain of command, and introductory design concepts through class lecture, field trips and assignments. All students are expected to participate as technicians for program productions.

Note: Students can only earn credit for one of the following: TH 132 or TH 130

 

TH 133 Technical Theatre II (3) O

A hands on journey through the world of technical theatre featuring an in-depth exploration of theatrical design and construction through class lecture, field trips, guest instructors and lab assignments. All student are expected to participate as technicians for program procedures.

Prerequisite: TH 132

Note: Students can only earn credit for one of the following: TH 133 or TH 131

 

TH 154 Script Analysis (3) A

Through analytical exercises, written critiques, lecture and discussion, students become proficient at reading plays and identifying component parts of dramatic structure and performed theatrical events.

 

TH 160 Theatre History I (3) O

A general survey of the evolution of western theatre from the Ancient Greeks to the Renaissance. This course examines cultural, political, and technological forces that have shaped the development of theatre throughout history. Students will investigate the writings of key dramatic theorists and study seminal plays from each historical period.

 

TH 161 Theatre History II (3) O

A general survey of the evolution of western theatre from the Renaissance to the present, including contemporary Canadian Drama. This course examines cultural, political, and technological forces that have shaped the development of theatre throughout history. Students will investigate the writings of key dramatic theorists and study seminal plays from each historical period.

 

TH 185 Theatre as Vocation I (1.5) A

A personal formation course focused on vocation. The course includes an overview of professions in theatre and the varied career paths leading from a theatre credential. In addition to career discernment, the course will address matters of personal mission, character formation, service, community engagement, and effective collaboration.

Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Acting diploma program

 

TH 201 Acting I: Meisner (3) A

The first semester of a year-long course includes an exploration of introductory work in Stanislavsky-based methods of acting, focusing on Sanford Meisner’s repetition exercises, improvisational technique, and basic scene work.

Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Acting diploma program or audition

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 202 Acting II: Meisner (3) A

The second of a year-long course includes additional introductory work in the Stanislavsky-based methods of acting, focusing on Sanford Meisner’s emotional preparation exercises, character analysis, and advanced scene work.

Prerequisite: TH 201

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 203 Movement I (3) A

A preparation of the body for use as a dramatic instrument. Students build individual body awareness by developing effective alignment, increasing flexibility, acquiring greater stamina, and utilizing appropriate breath support. Students explore expressive movement through the identification and removal of physical inhibitions, finding and following impulses, and being witnessed/seen by others in movement that has emotional meaning.

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 204 Movement II (3) A

Continued preparation of the body for use as a dramatic instrument. Students begin to construct movement scores or short pieces that reveal mood, character, story, and emotional expression in order to communicate with an audience. An introduction to basic tumbling continues to build individual body awareness, develop effective alignment, increase flexibility, acquire greater stamina, and utilize appropriate breath support.

Prerequisite: TH 203

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 211 Performing Shakespeare (3) O

Students will learn tools and techniques they can use to fully understand and embody Shakespearean text, including text analysis, personalization, the art of rhetoric, audience connection and explorative rehearsal techniques. Class work will focus on monologues and scene work. Actors are expected to explore the full-range of emotion within the life of Shakespeare’s characters.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department

 

TH 217 The Professional Voice (3) O

This course provides a praxis-based vocal-training curriculum for those who use or will use their speaking voice in their professional lives. The training explores the voice and its connection to breath, vibration, resonation, articulation, and phonation. Students will be introduced to vocal anatomy and health, as well as phonetics relating to voice, speech and the delivery and analysis of text. Emphasis will be placed on freeing the natural voice for speaking in the professional world with vocal efficiency, effectiveness and connectedness.

 

TH 220a Collective Creation III (3) A

Collective Creation is a year-long course in which participants explore a variety of theatrical roles, from acting to writing and directing, to all aspects of production through the lens of primarily non-textual forms of stimulating theatre creation. The first semester (TH220a) focuses on generating dramatic material and learning to critique and respond to work. The second semester (TH220b) furthers the exploration with a focus on material selection, refinement, and performance. All participants share equal responsibility for the creation and performance process.

Prerequisite: TH 120b

 

TH 220b Collective Creation IV (3) A

Collective Creation is a year-long course in which participants explore a variety of theatrical roles, from acting to writing and directing, to all aspects of production through the lens of primarily non-textual forms of stimulating theatre creation. The first semester (TH220a) focuses on generating dramatic material and learning to critique and respond to work. The second semester (TH220b) furthers the exploration with a focus on material selection, refinement, and performance. All participants share equal responsibility for the creation and performance process.

Prerequisite: TH 220a

 

TH 222 Rehearsal and Performance: Classical Play (3) A

This course provides practice in the dramatic process through the rehearsal and performance of a full-length play. The process of acting, analyzing dramatic form and the task of ensemble building in the context of live performance of a classical play will be explored. Students will develop rehearsal and performance skills and professional habits.

Prerequisite: Audition and cast by Director/Course Instructor

 

TH 223 Rehearsal and Performance: Contemporary Play (3) A

This course provides practice in the dramatic process through the rehearsal and performance of a full-length play. The process of acting, analyzing dramatic form and the task of ensemble building in the context of live performance of a contemporary play will be explored. Students will develop rehearsal and performance skills and professional habits.

Prerequisite: Audition and cast by Director/Course Instructor

 

TH 247 Voice I (3) A

A preparation of the voice for use as a dramatic instrument. Emphasis will be placed on freeing the natural voice as it pertains to theatrical performance through exploration and awareness of the human voice and its connection to breath, vibration, resonation, articulation, sensitivity, and power. In addition, each student in the course is introduced to vocal anatomy, vocal health, phonetics, and the art of song preparation for solo sung theatrical performance.

Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Acting diploma program

Note: Students can only earn credit for one of the following: TH 247 or TH 207

 

TH 248 Voice II (3) A

Continued preparation of the voice for use as a dramatic instrument. Emphasis will be placed on accelerated work with phonetics and articulation sensitivity. Students will further their understanding of vocal anatomy, vocal health, phonetics, and the art of song preparation for solo sung theatrical performance while advancing their use of language in heightened forms beyond the contemporary language explored in TH 247. In addition, each student in the course will apply vocal techniques that expand the ability to make varied character choices in spoken and sung theatre performance.

Prerequisite: TH 247

Note: Students can only earn credit for one of the following: TH 248 or TH 208

 

TH 285 Theatre as Vocation II (1.5) A

A personal formation course focused on vocation. The course addresses career preparation related to the physical, mental, and professional well-being of the actor and theatre artist. In addition to career preparation, the course will continue to attend to personal mission, character formation, service, community engagement, and effective collaboration.

Prerequisite: TH 185

 

TH 301 Acting III: Method (3) A

This course is the first semester of a year-long exploration of introductory work in the Stanislavsky-based acting technique, focusing on Lee Strasberg’s Sense Memory exercises, improvisational technique, and basic scene work.

Prerequisite: TH 202

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 302 Acting IV: Method (3) A

This course is the second semester of a year-long exploration of introductory work in the Stanislavsky-based acting technique, focusing on Lee Strasberg’s animal exercises, emotional recall, and advanced scene work.

Prerequisite: TH 301

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 303 Movement III (3) A

Advanced preparation of the body for use as a dramatic instrument. Students will utilize their full range of body movement and work to eliminate remaining physical inhibitions. The course adds a focus on more structured forms of choreographic movement such as contemporary social dance, contact improv, and dance styles that are useful for musical theatre and performance auditions like jazz, tap, and/or contemporary dance. The course includes small showcases presented throughout the semester to get students comfortable working with specific choreography, the rehearsal process, and audition/public performances.

Prerequisite: TH 204

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 304 Movement IV (3) A

Advanced preparation of the body for use as a dramatic instrument. Students will utilize their full range of body movement and work to eliminate remaining physical inhibitions. The course adds a focus on different movement styles that inform the work of an actor, such as Period Movement, Clown, Physical Theatre, and/or Theatre For Young Audiences. Continued focus on public performance will be emphasized through showcase performances, as well as the synthesis of movement in performance with voice and acting work.

Prerequisite: TH 303

Note: A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

 

TH 322 Rehearsal and Performance: Classical Play (3) A

This course provides practice in the dramatic process through the rehearsal and performance of a full-length play. The process of acting, analyzing dramatic form and the task of ensemble building in the context of live performance of a classical play will be explored. Students will develop rehearsal and performance skills and professional habits.

Prerequisite: Audition and cast by Director/Course Instructor

 

TH 323 Rehearsal and Performance: Contemporary Play (3) A

This course provides practice in the dramatic process through the rehearsal and performance of a full-length play. The process of acting, analyzing dramatic form and the task of ensemble building in the context of live performance of a contemporary play will be explored. Students will develop rehearsal and performance skills and professional habits.

Prerequisite: Audition and cast by Director/Course Instructor