THEATRE PERFORMANCE

THP 112 - Acting I
Fundamental techniques and terminology of acting through physical and vocal expression, improvisation, and monologue and scene work. Emphasis on characterization.

THP115 Theatre Makeup
Purposes, materials, and techniques of theatrical makeup. Prerequisites: None.

THP 130 - Stage Combat
Analysis and practice of physical movement, including basic techniques in staged personal combat with and without weapons. Emphasis on stunt fighting and fencing.

THP131 Stage Movement
Movement skills for the actor to develop a flexible, expressive physical instrument. Includes pantomime, physical isolation, and awareness exercises. Prerequisites: None. 

THP 201AA - Theatre Production I
Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. May be repeated for up to a maximum of four (4) credits.

THP 201 AB - Theatre Production II
Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. May be repeated for up to a maximum of four (4) credits.

THP 210 - Acting for TV & Film
Special technical aspects of acting before a camera.

THP 212 - Acting II
Fundamental techniques of acting through script analysis, rehearsal, and performance.

THP 213 - Introduction to Technical Theatre
Procedures of technical theatre production and demonstration. Topics include design and construction of scenery; lighting and properties.

THP214 Directing Techniques
Contemporary theory and practice in directing, the evolution of present-day directing procedures, and a sampling of scripts for directing practice. Principles of script analysis, blocking, casting, rehearsing, and performing. Prerequisites: THP112 and THE220, or permission of instructor. 

THP215 Beginning Stage Lighting  Basic theories and methods of stage lighting for all production types. Emphasis on technical/theoretical facts, artistic/design concept development, and "teamwork" structure of theatre. Examines stage lighting optics, instrument selection and application, color theory, circuiting and control systems, and basic design. Prerequisites: THP213 or permission of instructor.

THP220 Advanced Acting for TV/Film
Focuses on special technical aspects of advanced acting before a camera. Prerequisites: THP210 or permission of instructor. 

THP265 Introduction to Stage Management
The focus of this course is the role of the stage manager. Topics include all aspects of preparation and implementation of rehearsals and performances for the stage manager position. Prerequisites: None.

THP270 Musical Theatre Workshop
Workshop in the study and performance of Musical Theatre repertoire. Including audition techniques, talent evaluation criticism, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles, stage movement, and performance. Prerequisites: None. 

THP271 Voice and Diction
Exercises and techniques to free the voice and improve projection, resonance, and articulation. Covers international phonetic alphabet and standard stage speech. Prerequisites: None.

THP 298 - Special Projects
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.