DRA 101 - Introduction to Theatre: An introductory survey of the elements, techniques, and foundations of theatre as live performance and a cultural event. The course will identify skills and practices of both practitioners and patrons of theatre. Attendance of theatrical performance may be required.
DRA 125 - *Introduction to Play Analysis: A detailed discovery of the fundamental structure of widely produced and emerging dramatic literature. Students will focus on reading, analyzing, discussing, and interpreting plays as written and with intent on how analysis practically affects production of a play. Attendance at a theatrical performance required.
DRA 130 - **Acting I: Foundational training for beginners in the craft of acting. Focus on the fundamentals of discovering truthful performances in the context of contemporary plays. Opportunities for both actors and non-actors to gain confidence in acting, performing, presentations, and social interaction. The course includes exercises, analysis, and memorized performances. Attendance at a theatrical performance may be required.
DRA 132 - Acting II: Building upon Acting I, this course provides in-depth training in the craft of acting in contemporary professional theatre. Focus on executing dynamic truthful performances in the context of both contemporary and stylized plays. Course includes exercises, analysis, and memorized performances. Attendance at a theatrical performance encouraged.
DRA 134 - Improvisational Acting: Foundational training in acting and interpersonal behavior in non-scripted scene work. Emphasis on the skills of listening, feeling comfortable in new situations, adding to stories and ideas, and truthful behavior and relationships. Course includes in class performances and exercises. Attendance at a theatrical performance required.
DRA 139 - Acting for the Camera: Foundational training in the vocal, physical, and behavioral practice of truthful acting for on camera projects. Participants will be expected to memorize and perform copy and dialogue on camera.
DRA 143 - The Business of Acting: An in-depth exploration of the practice of working as an actor. Training within various audition settings, including, but not limited to, work on monologues, working with readers, and preparing for callbacks. Detailed preparation for finding auditions and compiling and submitting materials. Attendance at a theatrical performance encouraged.
DRA 222 - Performing Shakespeare: An in-depth discovery of William Shakespeare’s language and contemporary relevancy. Attention will be given to original performance practices and dynamic delivery of Shakespeare’s dialogue in the context of modern performance practice. Attendance at a theatrical performance encouraged.
DRA 250 - Directing: Foundational training in preparing a clear and dynamic production of a play for the stage. This course will cover skills from generating cohesive and inspiring ideas to collaborating with a production team and actors. Attendance at a theatrical performance required.
DRA 252 - Playwriting: This course provides an introduction to the craft of playwriting. Students will focus on the fundamentals of writing for the stage including structure, creating characters, writing dialogue, and establishing theme. Coursework includes in-class writing and discussion, writing assignments, and the reading of plays. Attendance at a theatrical performance encouraged.
DRA 161 - Theatre Lab I: Theatre Lab I provides students with practical experience in creating, mounting, and running a fully staged theatrical production. The course offers hands on learning in a professionally oriented production, resulting in foundational comprehension of creating a production of a play.
DRA 181 - Theatre Lab II: Building on Theatre Lab I, Theatre Lab II provides students with practical experience in creating, mounting, and running a fully staged theatrical production. The course offers hands on learning in a professionally oriented production, resulting in functional comprehension of creating a production of a play.
DRA 280 - Theatre Lab III: Building on Theatre Lab II, Theatre Lab III provides students with practical experience in creating, mounting, and running a fully staged theatrical production. The course offers hands on learning in a professionally oriented production, resulting in clear and effective comprehension of creating a production of a play.
DRA 281 - Theatre Lab IV: Building on Theatre Lab III, Theatre Lab IV provides students with practical experience in creating, mounting, and running a fully staged theatrical production. The course offers hands on learning in a professionally oriented production, resulting in industry standard readiness for creating a production of a play.
