Theatre

Courses

THTR1260: Acting I: Intro to Acting

Credits 3
A course designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary to acting and to explore the basic elements of the actor’s art. This course will explore the physical, vocal, intellectual, and technical aspects of acting in a format that encourages freedom of imagination and personal growth.

THTR1270: Introduction to Directing

Credits 3
The study of the basic techniques of stage direction including play analysis, director/actor and director/designer communication, and technical problems of movement, composition, picturization, and blocking. Students will practice the craft by presenting in-depth research and script analysis and directing scene work.

THTR2260: Acting II: Acting in Realism

Credits 3

A continuation of Acting I: Intro to Acting, this course is designed to further explore the actor's art, and continue to develop the individual's technique.

THTR2470: Troupe

Credits 0 2

Auditioned ensemble which will form the core of NNU’s theatre production. Members commit to a twice-weekly meeting time designed to foster ensemble and to build, staff and act in the production season. Production responsibilities will be assigned through consultation between the student and instructor. Intended for the student who wants a more intense and immersive experience in theater production than participation in a play or musical can provide. May be repeated for credit.

THTR2480: Theatre Production

Credits 0 1

Hands-on involvement in the performing of a theatrical production, including acting, costuming, stage lighting, set construction and theatre management. May be repeated for credit.

THTR3260: Acting III: Shakespeare

Credits 3
An introduction to the skills necessary for performing Shakespearean texts. Through reading, analysis and performance work, the student will grow to understand how Shakespearean performance differs from Realism, and be able to implement those differences to deliver Shakespearean text with clarity and understanding.

THTR4260: Acting IV: Departures from Realism

Credits 3
An introduction to post-realistic modern theatre and its acting conventions. Students will be introduced to the acting skills necessary to perform non-realistic theatre. Through reading, analysis, and scene work, the student will grow to understand the varying stylistic conventions found in the wide-ranging genres of non-realistic theatre and the philosophical movements which birthed them, and be able to implement those conventions in practice.

THTR4470: Troupe

Credits 0 2

Auditioned ensemble which will form the core of NNU’s theatre production. Members commit to a twice-weekly meeting time designed to foster ensemble and to build, staff and act in the production season. Production responsibilities will be assigned through consultation between the student and instructor. Intended for the student who wants a more intense and immersive experience in theater production than participation in a play or musical can provide. May be repeated for credit.

THTR4480: Theatre Production

Credits 0 1

Hands-on involvement in the performing of a theatrical production, including acting, costuming, stage lighting, set construction and theatre management. May be repeated for credit.