Orientation to the theatre facility, its equipment and use, and to the practical and academic requirements of theatre study. Required of all majors, and suggested for those wanting to participate in the theatre program.

THE 2000 The Theatre Experience . . . . . 3(3,0)

Role of theatre in contemporary American culture. Arts and craft of theatre, including drama, criticism, acting and production. Designed for non majors or majors with minimum background in theatre.

THE 3112 History of Theatre I . . . . . 3(3,0)

Dramatic literature and theatre history from the Greeks through the Renaissance in England. The theatre and drama of each period as an expression of the social, political and intellectual temper of times. Lectures and discussions of representative plays.

THE 3113 History of Theatre II . . . . . 3(3,0)

Continuation of THE 3112. Dramatic literature and theatre history from the 17th century to the period of Ibsen. Lectures and discussion of representative plays.

THE 3114 History of Theatre III . . . . . 3(3,0)

Continuation of THE 3113. The emergence of the modern theatre from Ibsen to current trends.

THE 4260 Costume History . . . . . 3(3,0)

Historical periods of costume and fashion from ancient times to the present, their relation to theatre history, and potential use as sources for theatrical costume design.

THE 4500 Dramatic Theory and Criticism . . . . . 3(3,0)

Critical theories from Aristotle to present, influence of press, church, state and theorists. Prerequisite: One course from THE 3112, THE 3113, THE 3114, or permission.

THE 4955 Summer Repertory Theatre . . . . . 3-9(Variable)

Concentrated and intense training in contemporary rehearsal and performance practices through participation in the Playwrights Repertory Festival. Summers only. Enrollment by audition and permission of the instructors.

THE 4970 Senior Thesis . . . . . 2-4(Variable)

Extensive research paper or original production project.

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