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

Welcome to the Spring of 2010! 

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.

Classes start up on March 15, 2010.