Surveys the basic principles of stagecraft and their practical application to scenery, properties, lighting, sound, and stage equipment.

Introduces the principles and practices of stage management in live theatre.

Develops basic skills through direct application of contemporary Western acting theories to scene work in the context of the entire play.

Explores a focused topic in theatre and cultural studies. Integrates theatrical concepts in the context of a current topical theme such as feminism, race, gender, or social justice.

Develops additional and intermediate skills through direct application of contemporary Western acting theories to scene work in the context of the entire play.

Develops additional and advanced skills through direct application of contemporary Western acting theories and directing theories to scene work in the context of the entire play.

Introduces the theory, methods and analysis of theatre productions including acting, and/or technical theatre scenery construction, costumes, properties, box office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production of a play.

Introduces the theory, methods and analysis of theatre productions including acting, and/or technical theatre scenery construction, costumes, properties, box office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production of a play in a black box setting.

Introduces the theory, methods and analysis of theatre productions including acting, and/or technical theatre scenery construction, costumes, properties, box office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production of a musical.

Practical application of acting and/or technical theatre-scenery, construction, costumes, properties, box office, lighting and sound during the production of a play. This course was formerly known as THEA 273.

Surveys key theories, movements, and figures in theatre history with an emphasis on Western theatre. Introduces theatre as an art form with emphasis on approaches to creating a production through the tools used by various theatre artists, playwrights, directors, actors, and designers.