THTR 255 - Collaborative Theatre and Performance

Credits: 3

Description
This course focuses on creating original theatrical pieces using new play development and devised theatre through the collaboration of playwrights, actors, and directors. Original theatrical pieces will be performed in the New Play Festival for CSN Theatre. Required: Night and weekend attendance during tech week and performances of New Play Festival. Intended for Theatre majors and those pursuing CoA in Acting.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify and analyze the terminology of play structure and text analysis using collaborative exercises and writing.
Create short plays through group collaboration.
Illustrate the use of play structure and text analysis from a variety of roles within the theatre.
Interpret performance aspects of drama through creative writing, improvisation, discussion and analysis.
Conduct self-evaluation as a primary means for improvement.

Prerequisite: THTR 199 and students must audition and be cast before enrolling for credit
May Be Repeated: four times for credit