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Announcing 2016-17
Theatre Auditions
In The HEIGHTS Directed by Nick Gabriel, ACT Conservatory Guest Artist
Shakespeare’s shimmering comedy From Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda
Nov 28-Dec 2Performances April 27-30
Twelfth Night
Directed by Daniel Larlham
Aug 30-Sept 1Performances Nov 3-6
Saint Mary’s Theatre Program practices culturally inclusive casting. We welcome first-years, transfers and beginners. All roles are open.
Sign up (and more info) at the box office window of LeFevre Theatre.
Daniel Larlham [email protected] Rebecca Engle [email protected]
Love Theatre? Many of our courses areWhether you are considering the major or just dance, sing, or crew, we have options for you. And in most cases, you can also earn
great for transfers.love to act,
Core Curriculum credit.
Perfa 01 Perceiving the Performing ArtsArtistic Analysis
Professional artists in the fields of dance, music and theatre introduce students to the fundamental concepts of their respective disciplines. Students go to Bay Area performances in each art form studied. No prerequisites.
Perfa 33 Acting I: Principles of PerformanceBOTH Artistic Analysis and Creative Practice
An introduction to the theory, history, and styles of realistic acting with emphasis on personalization, script analysis, and the dynamics of performance. No prerequisites.
Perfa 35 Theatre Masterpieces: Western Drama(0.5 credit)
Discussion and analysis of masterworks of dramatic literature. No prerequisites.
Perfa 42 Introduction to Technical Theatre(0.5 credit), Creative Practice
Covers the basics of the theatrical production process, welcoming students with little or no experience to the world “behind the scenes.” No prerequisites.
Perfa 50 Interactive TheatreALL the following: Artistic Analysis, Creative Practice, The Common Good, Community Engagement
An introduction for actors and non-actors to the performance practice and underlying philosophy (“Theatre of the Oppressed”) of the radical theatre-maker Augusto Boal. No prerequisites.
Perfa 130 Foundations of Theatre IISocial, Cultural, Historical Understanding
A continuation of the survey of major developments in theatre history begun in Foundations I. This course pays special attention to the rise of modern theatre, contemporary forms of theatre, and various performance theories. Prerequisite may be waived with instructor permission.
Perfa 162 DirectingArtistic Analysis and Creative Practice designations will be sought
Offers a hands-on investigation of the art of directing for the stage. Prerequisites may be waived with instructor permission.
Check out these great 0.25 credit courses in Theatre: Perfa 37-01 Stage CombatCore Credit: AU, Creative Practice
This course will cover the basics of unarmed stage combat while stressing safety, partnership and telling the story of the fight. No prerequisites.
Perfa 37-02 Musical Theatre/CabaretCore Credit: AU, Creative Practice
Supported by both a singing and an acting coach, students will explore the character behind the song lyric, and learn to make expressive physical choices connecting sung “thoughts” to space, image and listener. No prerequisites.
Perfa 47 Lighting Design for DanceCore Credit: AU, Creative Practice
In this course, students learn the basics of lighting technology and design for dance. Students enrolled in this course develop all designs for the fall mainstage dance concert. No prerequisites.
Perfa 142 Technical Theatre PracticumCore Credit: AU, Creative Practice
Quarter, half, or full credit is available for participation as a member of the stage crew running Performing Arts mainstage productions. Prerequisite may be waived with consent of instructor.
Did you know? You can add 0.25 courses on your own. There is no overload charge for 0.25 courses, and they are FREE. 0.25 courses count towards total credits needed for graduation. Just register before the end of Add-Drop period.
Saint Mary’s Theatre Program offers degrees in two academic areas of study,
The Theatre is both flexible and achievable, requiring
Interested in Majoring or Minoring in Theatre? Contact Program Director Rebecca Engle [email protected]
Performance and Theatre StudiesDesign and Technical Theatre
just 7 academic creditsminor