Dates: 09/04 - 12/20
M	T	W	Th	F	Sa	Su
12:15 pm 1:20 pm OEC 206		12:15 pm 1:20 pm OEC 206		12:15 pm 1:20 pm OEC 206

Subject: Theater (THTR)

CRN: 40507

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 206

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Fine Arts

Other Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
     Writing to learn

  Shanan Custer

This course provides a foundation in theater and drama for students who have experienced theater first-hand as well as for those who have never seen a play. Emphasis on production practices as well as roles in theater will be used to introduce the customs and conventions of theatrical art and management, such as acting, directing, and stage managing as well as design (costume, light, set and sound). In addition, the course introduces historical movements and theories in theater as a way of engaging with trends in new plays and productions. Students should expect to attend a live performance during the semester as well as engage with playscripts from both classical theater as well as new works.

4 Credits

Dates: 09/04 - 12/20
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3:25 pm 5:00 pm MHC 202		3:25 pm 5:00 pm MHC 202

Subject: Theater (THTR)

CRN: 43270

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center 202

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Fine Arts

Other Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
     Writing to learn

  Shanan Custer

In this hands-on class, students will learn about key aspects of introductory theater while they rehearse and present a play for a live audience (LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner which is "sort of adapted" from Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA). Students will examine the conventions of theatrical art and management, such as acting, directing, and stage management as well as design (costume, light, set and sound) by engaging first-hand in these practices. Theater production is not just acting, so students interested in behind-the-scenes work, design and other event management should consider this course. The class culminates in a live performance that is created, designed, produced, performed and managed by the class. This class satisfies the core Fine Arts requirement.

4 Credits