Urinetown - Spring 2006

THEA 256 Stage Combat (3)

Introduction to hand to hand combat and sword work techniques used when staging combat sequences in live stage productions. Basics techniques of tumbling, open and closed hand to hand combat and basic sword fighting will be taught and practiced.

THEA 261 Theatre History to 1850 (3)

A study of theatre in the western world from Classic Greek to 19th Century European. Emphasis on the physical theatre, actors, directors and criticism, with related dramatic literature.

THEA 262 Theatre History 1850-1950 (3)

Continuation of THEA 261 with emphasis on 20th century developments in European and American theatre.

THEA 263 Theatre History Since 1950 (3)

Continuation of THEA 262 with emphasis on contemporary developments in theatre.

THEA 264 Technical Theatre: Set Construction (3)

Introduction to techniques and tools of designing and mounting stage productions. Labs based on currently scheduled performances.

     Prerequisite: Consent of instructor