Theatre
Professors
Kelly Bremner, Chair
Kevin Dudley
The Department of Theatre offers both a major and a minor. In addition, the department offers a cooperative pre- professional program in association with Barter Theatre of Abingdon, Virginia, a professional regional theatre.
There are four specific areas of concentration within the pre-professional program, all of which lead to a B.F.A. degree in theatre.
The department also offers the option of an add-on endorsement for those with teaching licensure or holding an endorsement in another teaching area. Consult the Department of Education for licensure requirements in theatre arts.
Degrees and Certificates
Classes
THRE 105 : Introduction to Acting
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3THRE 109 : Intro. to Dance Artistry
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3THRE 110 : Stagecraft
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3THRE 111 : Musical Theatre Class Voice
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1THRE 112 : Keyboarding Skills for Actors
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2THRE 204 : Stage Lighting
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3THRE 205 : Acting I
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3Prerequisites
Theatre 105 or Theatre major or minor.
THRE 206 : Acting II
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3Prerequisites
205.
THRE 207 : Costume Construction
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3THRE 209 : Drafting & 3D Design for Theatre
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3THRE 211 : Musical Theatre Voice Private
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1THRE 216 : Beginning Ballet
An exploration of ballet dance technique evaluating body alignment and execution of ballet steps. Basic knowledge of ballet history. This course counts toward the Modes of Inquiry requirement for Artistic Expression.
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1THRE 217 : Beginning Jazz
An exploration of jazz dance technique evaluating body alignment for jazz dance and execution of jazz steps. This course counts toward the Modes of Inquiry requirement for Artistic Expression.
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1THRE 218 : Beginning Tap
An exploration of tap dance technique evaluating rhythmic play, footwork, and terminology as well as historical and cultural impact of tap dance. This course counts toward the Modes of Inquiry requirement for Artistic Expression.
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1THRE 219 : Beginning Musical Theatre Styles
Overview of a variety of musical theatre dance styles and learning of choreography in style of production. This course counts toward the Modes of Inquiry requirement for Artistic Expression.
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1THRE 233X : Introduction to Drama
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3Prerequisites
101.
THRE 235 : Principles of Singing - Acting
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2THRE 236 : Principles of Singing-Acting II
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2Prerequisites
235.
THRE 237 : Music Skills for Musical Theatre
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3THRE 245 : Voice for the Stage
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3THRE 270 : Script Analysis
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3THRE 272 : Stage Management
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3THRE 282 : Barter Observationship
Direct observation of all aspects of work at the Barter Theatre. Students osberve rehearsals of pperformances, technical and production meetings and/or shop work, and business meetings. Pass/Fail. One semester hour.
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1THRE 300 : Stage Movement
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3THRE 301 : Adv Stage Movement
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3Prerequisites
300.
THRE 305 : Acting III
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3Prerequisites
206 and 270, or permission of instructor.
THRE 306 : Movement in Global
A survey of world dance styles ranging from Western popular dance into world tribal dances. This class focuses on communal and religious dances as well as philosophy of dance and dance theory, studied through viewings, writing, movements studies, discussions of issues and quizzes. This course will culminate in an in-depth paper exploring a specific dance of world and the cultural impact of that dance in the community where it is found. This course satisfies the CORE 300 requirement in the CORE curriculum. Three semester hours.
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3THRE 307 : Dance Repertoire
This course follows the creation and performance of dance choreography from audition through final performance. Enrollment is by audition only. Students cast in the dance repertoire course learn new and previously created works of choreography by dance faculty or guest artists. In addition to developing performance skills, students are introduced to technical theatrical design concepts and are expected to complete pre and post production assignments. may be repeated for credit. Three semester hours.
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3THRE 308 : Dance Composition
An exploration of the art and craft of creating dances. Techniques to nurture the individual creative process are explored, including movement improvisation, visual art imagery, chance procedures, musical influences, poetic, imagery, and prop and costurme studies. This course culminates in a student's presentation of substantial composition. Three semester hours.
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3THRE 309 : Fundamentals of Theatrical Des
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3THRE 310 : Adv Theatre Design
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3Prerequisites
309.
THRE 311 : Set Design for Theatre
This course builds on the skills acquired in the Fundamentals of Theatricals Design & Computer Aided Droafting & 3D Deisgn for Theatre. Students will explore the set design for theatre in contextual application through drafting, model building & 3D & Digital rendering. Prerequisite: THRE 209 and THRE 210. Three semester hours.
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3THRE 312 : Devised Performance
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3THRE 314 : Principles of Play Directing
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3Prerequisites
270, or permission of instructor.
THRE 315 : Advanced Directing the Stage
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3Prerequisites
314.
THRE 316 : Applied Theatre
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3THRE 320 : Theatre History I
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3THRE 321 : Theatre History II
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3THRE 322 : American Theatre
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3THRE 325 : Introduction to Scriptwriting
Introduction to the major components of scriptwriting; emphasis on dramatic action, character, and dialogue; tools and techniques of scriptwriting; focus on the imagination and creativity of the student through the development of a short script.
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3THRE 335 : Musical Theatre
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3Prerequisites
one of the following: Theatre 105, Theatre 205, Applied Music 216, Applied Music 416, or permission of instructor.
THRE 336 : Musical Theatre History
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3THRE 340 : Auditions
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3THRE 350 : Special Topics in Theatre
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4Prerequisites
permission of instructor.
THRE 360X : Shakespeare
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3Prerequisites
101.
THRE 400 : Senior Project
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2Prerequisites
majors or minors in their senior year; departmental permission.
THRE 401 : Thretre Practicum - Performance
Practical hands on training in acting, singing, and dancing. Serve as cast member in departmental mainstage production. Rehearsal and performance techniques. Pre-requisite: Permission of the Instructor. .5 credits May be repeated for credit.
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0.5THRE 402 : Theatre Practicum - Shops
Practical hands on training in Carpentry, electrics and costume construction for departmental mainstage productions. .5 credits May be repeated for credit. Pass-Fail only.
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0.5THRE 403 : Theater Practicum - Run Crews
Practical hands on training in run crew and board operation for departmental mainstage productions. .5 credits May be repeated for credit. Pass-Fail only.
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0.5THRE 404 : Theatre Practicum - Leadership
Practical hands on training in Design, Stage Management or Stage Directing for departmental mainstage productions either as lead or as an assistant. .5 credits May be repeated for credit.
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0.5THRE 405 : Acting IV
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3Prerequisites
206 and 270, or permission of instructor.
THRE 415 : The Business of Theatre
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3THRE 416 : Advanced Ballet
An intermediate exploration of ballet dance technique evaluating body alignment and greater execution of ballet steps. Wider knowledge of ballet history and ballet repertoire. This course satisfies the Modes of Inquiry requirement for Artistic Expression.
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1THRE 417 : Advanced Jazz
An intermediate exploration of jazz dance technique evaluating body alignment for jazz dance and greater execution of jazz steps. Wider knowledge of jazz history and style. This course satisfies the Modes of Inquiry requirement for Artistic Expression.
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1THRE 418 : Advanced Tap
An intermediate exploration of tap dance technique evaluating rhythmic play, footwork, and terminology as well as historical and cultural impact of tap dance. Wider knowledge of percussive patterns and styles. This course satisfies the Modes of Inquiry requirement for Artistic Expression.
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1THRE 419 : Advanced Musical Theatre Styles
Overview of more difficult musical theatre shows and learning of enhanced choreography in style of production. Advance dance scene styles and execution. This course satisfies the Modes of Inquiry requirement for Artistic Expression.
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1THRE 460 : Independent Study
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3Prerequisites
departmental permission.
THRE 470 : Internship I
Work experience related to the student's major, jointly supervised by the department and a professional in the field. Although the usual internship will carry either three or six hours credit, a student may elect to arrange an internship carrying between two and six hours credit with the permission of the department. Each hour of credit will require forty hours at the internship site. Two to six semester hours. Pass-Fail only.
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2 - 6Prerequisites
departmental permission.
THRE 471 : Internship II
Work experience related to the student's major, jointly supervised by the department and a professional in the field. Although the usual internship will carry either three or six hours credit, a student may elect to arrange an internship carrying between two and six hours credit with the permission of the department. Each hour of credit will require forty hours at the internship site.
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2 - 6Prerequisites
departmental permission.
THRE 480 : Professional Theatre Experience
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1THRE 482 : Barter Mentorship
This course pairs and Emory & Henry student with a designated Barter professional for concentrated study in the theatre as a profession. Students articulate specific learning objectives in consultation with the course instructor. Pass/Fail.
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1Prerequisites
Instructor permission.
THRE 490 : Honors Thesis I
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3Prerequisites
senior status, GPA of 3.
THRE 491 : Honors Thesis II
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3Prerequisites
senior status, GPA of 3.