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Description:
An exploration of the theory and practice of the discipline of theatre art. Includes setting the stage for
understanding and appreciating theatre arts, the artists, and production of the play.
Outline:
I. Setting the Stage for Understanding and Appreciating Theatre Arts
A. Why study theatre arts?
B. Where the magic happens: “the seeing place”
C. Making critical judgment about the art
D. Historical beginnings
E. Choosing a season
A. Royalties
II.The Artists: A Collaborative Effort
A. The playwrights
1.Past
2.Present
B. Directors
1.Play directors
2.Choreographers
3.Musical directors
4.Actors
5.The acting process
6.Professional affiliations
C. Designers
1.Scenic elements
2.Lighting
3.Costumes
4.Properties
D. Pre-performance activities: bringing it all together
1.Auditions: casting the play
2.Taping the floor
3.Rehearsal schedules
4.Marketing
III. In Production: Getting to Opening Night and Beyond
A. Managing the play production process
1.Stage managers
2.House managers
3.Box office managers
B. Performance
1.Audience etiquette
2.Actor responsibilities
3.Manager responsibilities
C. Post-performance
1.Strikes
2.Post mortems
D. Theatre arts academic degrees
1.Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2.Master of Arts (M.A.)
3.Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
4.Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
5.Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
E. The future of theatre arts