2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

THEATRE
PROF. RICH LARSEN, Program Director
As a major existing within the English Department, Theatre offers a broad-based liberal
arts degree for the theatre generalist. The Theatre major prepares the student for further,
more focused training in the theatrical arts through a wide variety of courses in performance
arts, technical theatre, design arts, directing, theatre history, playwriting and dramatic literature.
Students may focus their programs of study to some degree toward specific interests in
these areas of theatre through the use of electives within the major.
Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to complete either a minor (perhaps in English
or Writing) or a second major (perhaps in English). Other combinations are possible.
Theatre majors are required to participate in University Players productions; Theatre
minors are strongly encouraged to do so. All students with an interest in theatre, whatever
their major, are invited to participate in University Players productions. (See also “Theatre”
under Extracurricular Activities.)
Students majoring in Theatre are required to take three introductory courses in Theatre,
Acting, and Technical Theatre (THTR 110, 111, 112), two Theatre History courses (THTR
211, 212), Design for the Theatre (THTR 213), Directing I (THTR 311), and five credits of
Production Laboratory (THTR 280, 380). Four elective courses in Theatre round out the
major. Introduction to Drama (ENLT 122), and at least one other course in Dramatic
Literature are required in the student’s cognate area. Courses which would satisfy the
Dramatic Literature requirement include ENLT 211, 220, 295, 340, 341, 345, 355, 461.
THTR 110 Staff, Prof. Larsen
(CL)Introduction to Theatre 3 credits
An introduction to the theories and practices
of the theatre arts. Dramatic structure, dramatic
literature, critical writing, acting,
directing, design, practical stagecraft, and
some theatre history will all be touched on
in an effort to introduce students to the
fullness and variety of the art of theatre.
THTR 111 Prof. O’Steen
(CA)Introduction to Acting 3 credits
This first course in a three-course
sequence is intended as an introduction to
the development and training of the actor,
covering the fundamental elements of the
actor’s craft, including internal and external
technique, character analysis, and
vocal/physical warmups. These elements
will be practically applied in various inclass
exercises and rehearsed performance
work. The subject of auditions will also be
covered.
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THTR 112 Prof. Larsen
Introduction to 4 credits
Technical Theatre
A study of materials, equipment, and techniques
used in the construction and finishing
of scenery. Also includes principles of
lighting and sound and special effects for
the stage. Forty hours of lab work in one
of the following areas: scenery, costumes,
lighting, or props; and participation on a
crew for a major University Players’ production
will be required.
THTR 120 Staff
(CA)Creative Drama and 3 credits
Youth Theatre
An introduction to the history, theory, and
practice of both theatre for youth and creative
drama in the United States.
Representative plays will be read and productions
attended and reviewed. The
course will explore various applications of
creative drama techniques, including their
use in rehearsal and in the classroom.