Joan Korte

Script analysis for production, problems in staging, and the role of the director. Planning and direction of scenes in laboratory situations. May not be used for degree credit with TH 5953.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323 and TH 2563 and TH 4753 or consent of instructor.

Specialized topics in acting or directing.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Individual or group study of techniques, history, or literature of the theatre. Required project or term paper. May not be used for degree credit with TH 5400.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Designed to provide a foundational understanding and working knowledge of many of Shakespeare’s plays, this course will use a combination of both lecture and action-based studio work to expand and refine the actor's skills. Physical and vocal techniques needed to perform classical verse plays will be included. Course previously offered as TH 4143.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323 and TH 2323 or consent of instructor.

An advanced scene study acting Iaboratory to sharpen the actor’s process for professional preparation. This course explores acting pedagogy and techniques which synthesize all previous acting levels, providing a timely capstone experience as the student actor prepares to enter the profession.Prerequisite(s): TH 2323 or Instructor's permission.

This course will prepare students to make the transition from academic theatre to professional theatre. Students will research what is currently happening in the industry, and develop the skills needed to be a working professional Other topics will include the business aspects of a career in theatre, a plan for personal financial health, the business of creating and producing theatre work, creating a relocation plan to a potential arts market and the graduate school process.Prerequisite(s): Must have completed 72 credit hours or Instructor’s permission.

The study and practice of dialects and accents most frequently required by American actors. The course will Include the study of the cultural impact on speech and dialect acquisition. Students will be expected to use the International Phonetic Alphabet for transcriptions.Prerequisite(s): TH 1333 Voice and Movement.

Script analysis for production, problems in staging, and the role of the director. Planning and direction of scenes in laboratory situations. May not be used for degree credit with TH 5953.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323 and TH 2563 and TH 4753 or consent of instructor.

Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

An introduction to the craft of acting for performance: ensemble techniques, vocal and physical development for the actor, fundamental scene and character analysis, basic audition techniques, and scene performance workshops. No previous experience necessary. Previously offered as TH 1322.

An introduction to the craft of acting for performance: ensemble techniques, vocal and physical development for the actor, fundamental scene and character analysis, basic audition techniques, and scene performance workshops. No previous experience necessary. Previously offered as TH 1322.

Designed to provide a foundational understanding and working knowledge of many of Shakespeare’s plays, this course will use a combination of both lecture and action-based studio work to expand and refine the actor's skills. Physical and vocal techniques needed to perform classical verse plays will be included. Course previously offered as TH 4143.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323 and TH 2323 or consent of instructor.

Script analysis for production, problems in staging, and the role of the director. Planning and direction of scenes in laboratory situations. May not be used for degree credit with TH 5953.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323 and TH 2563 and TH 4753 or consent of instructor.

Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Techniques and exercises to build the actor’s awareness and ability to use the vocal and physical instruments for performance, including alignment, breathing, movement patterns, anatomy, resonance and range, and articulation.

An introduction to the craft of acting for performance: ensemble techniques, vocal and physical development for the actor, fundamental scene and character analysis, basic audition techniques, and scene performance workshops. No previous experience necessary. Previously offered as TH 1322.

An introduction to the craft of acting for performance: ensemble techniques, vocal and physical development for the actor, fundamental scene and character analysis, basic audition techniques, and scene performance workshops. No previous experience necessary. Previously offered as TH 1322.

Exploration of vocal and physical techniques necessary for the performance of classical verse plays through the works of Shakespeare and others. Course previously offered as TH 4143.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323 and TH 2323 or consent of instructor.