Fundamentals of Theatre Arts, THR 121
Kari Catton
kari@ampka.com
c 217-899-9732 w 217-241-0232
Course
Description: An introduction to theatre arts providing basic
knowledge
and experience of
drama realized as theatre. Acting, directing, playwriting,
designing
scenery, costumes, and lighting are
studied. Also included are stage and house management and scene production.
Acting
Directing
Playwriting
Theatre History
LINK HERE TO STUDENT WRITTEN
PLAYS: The Power of Friendship
by Maureen Brusnighan;
Nihilistic Trespassing by John McCarthy
Friday, January 22, 2010 What is Theatre?
Monday, January 24, 2010 What is a Play?
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 The Critic?
February 10, 2010 The Musical
Quiz # 1 on February 17, 2010
February 17, 2010 Theatre History
March 3, 2010 Neoclassic Era of Theatre History
Extra Credit Options: For those looking for extra credit, you may view and write a review of one of the following plays/musicals that were turned in to movies.
Chicago - musical, Sweeney Todd-musical, Death of a Salesman - drama, Long Day's Journey Into Night - drama, 'Night Mother - drama, Noises Off - comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest - comedy.
Quiz # 2 on Friday, March 5, 2010.
See Below for Study Guide for Quiz # 2:
Terms - what is it, when was it used, who used it for what:
Theatron
King Louis XIV
Amphitheatre
William Shakespeare
Iambic Pentameter
Lysistrata
Neoclassicism
Kabuki
Arena Theatre
Pageant Wagon
Moliere
No Theatre
Morality Plays
Lysistrata
Commedia dell’arte
Tartuffe
Aristophanes
Dithyrambs
Mid Summer Night’s Dream
Proscenium Arch
Globe Theatre
Gladiators
Spectacle
Concepts:
Name at least seven influences on modern theatre from King Henry XIV.
Know the era of theatre history: Greek, Roman, Medieval, Elizabethan, Neoclassic/p>