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THE ART OF ACTING (THEA 11303)
A journey through some of the core experiences of acting, where students will
build solid techniques and discipline, including the freeing of the actor: physically,
vocally and emotionally, thus liberating creative and emotional power, as well as working
with text and scene development. Prerequisite: none.
DIRECTING (THEA 31401)
Theoretical and practical work in the process of play direction; the director’s mission;
play analysis and design collaboration; the rehearsal process. Prerequisite: none.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION I:
SCENERY, STAGECRAFT ANDSOUND (THEA 11722)
An introduction to professional theatre production principles and practices in the areas of scenery, stagecraft and sound.
This course includes two lab sections (THEA 11723-Lab I & THEA 11724-Lab II). Prerequisite: none.
SOUND DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY I (THEA 41523)
Sound design for the theatre, including sound production and reinforcement techniques, and an introduction to electronic equipment:
mixing consoles, amplifiers and speakers. Prerequisite: none.
MAKEUP FOR STAGE AND SCREEN (THEA 21016)
Study of stage, TV and photographic makeup techniques and materials. Four lecture demonstration laboratory hours per week;
special projects as assigned. Prerequisite: none.
THE ART OF THEATRE (THEA 11000)
Using the life-centered nature of theatre as a medium of analysis, this course is designed to develop critically engaged audience members
who are aware of the impact, significance and historical relevance of the interconnection between culture and theatre performance.
Prerequisite: none.
THE SHAKESPEARE EXPERIENCE (ENG 39195/ THEA 41191)
Explore the English early modern theater: learn about the history of the English theater, about performances past and present,
and, of course, about Shakespeare. For over four hundred years people have been watching productions of Shakespeare’s plays,
pouring over his texts, and discussing his accomplishment—explore why that is. This course includes a field trip to the
American Shakespeare Center in Virginia, with a $400 cost that covers expenses of the trip.
ALSO AVAILABLE: Practicum (Theatre Lab) courses in Design/Tech,
Stage Management and Performance for the Fall theatre production.
For more information, contact Theatre Director Brian Newberg,
(bnewberg@kent.edu or 330-244-3352), or visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre