Fundamentals of Theatre Arts, THR 121
3 Hours
Credit
"Theatre
is a
collaborative
art!"
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
Directing notes, April 4, 2009
STUDY GUIDE FOR TEST TWO!!!!
Extra credit
"Playwriting" March 25, 2009
"Musicals" powerpoint, March 23, 2009. Notes, too.
"Mother Hicks" March 13, 2009
"Children's Theatre" powerpoint, March 11, 2009
"Tartuffe" March 4, 2009
"Neoclassicism" powerpoint. Monday, March 2, 2009.
"What is Shakespeare?" Powerpoint. Monday, February 23, 2009.
Study Guide for Quiz on Monday, February 16, 2009
Notes on "Greek Through Elzabethan Theatre History" Powerpoint from February 11, 2009
Notes for "Auditions" February 4, 2009
Be prepared to discuss "Our American Cousin" with protagonist, antagonist, inciting incident, crisis, catastrophe, resolution and denouement. What's the theme? Also, you are to write your monologue, using recall of an emotional argument with someone. Write down what you would wish to say to this person. One page in length.
Notes for "Acting" January 31, 2009
Notes for January 28, 2009, Powerpoint for "The Critic?"
Assignment - write a review of your favorite movie using the criteria given in class. Due Friday, Jan. 30.
Notes for January 26, 2009, Powerpoint for "What is a Play?"
Notes for January 23, 2009 Powerpoint for "What is Theatre?"