A hands-on experience in directing, producing, sound design, or stage management under the supervision of a theater professional.
Stagecraft: This involves learning about the physical elements of a stage and how they are used to create different theatrical effects.
Lighting design: This involves studying the use of light in theater and how it can be used to create different moods, atmospheres, and visual effects on stage.
Sound design: This involves understanding the use of sound in theater and how it can be used to create different effects, such as background music, sound effects, and dialogue.
Set design: This involves learning about the design and construction of sets and scenery, and how they are used to create different theatrical settings and environments.
Costume design: This involves studying the design and construction of costumes, and how they are used to help actors tell stories and create characters on stage.
Makeup design: This involves learning about the use of makeup in theater and how it can be used to help create characters and enhance performances.
Directing: This involves studying the techniques and skills involved in directing a theatrical production, from casting to blocking to working with actors.
Stage management: This involves learning about the organizational and administrative aspects of putting on a theatrical production, including scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating all aspects of the production.
Acting: This involves learning the skills and techniques required to perform on stage, from script analysis to character development to movement and voice work.
Script analysis: This involves studying the structure and content of plays, and how they are used to tell stories and convey themes and ideas.
Playwriting: This involves learning how to write scripts for the theater, from developing characters and settings to crafting dialogue and stage directions.
Theater history: This involves studying the development of theater over time, from ancient Greek drama to contemporary theater, and the different styles, genres, and movements that have shaped its evolution.
Theater criticism: This involves learning how to analyze and evaluate theatrical productions, from performances to design elements to narrative structure.
Improvisation: This involves learning the skills and techniques required to improvise on stage, from developing characters and dialogue on the spot to working collaboratively with other actors or performers.
Acting Practicum: A program that focuses on acting techniques, character development, and stage performance.
Directing Practicum: A program designed for students who want to learn about stage direction, including script analysis, casting, blocking, and rehearsal techniques.
Stage Management Practicum: A program that teaches students how to manage a theater production, including scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating technical elements.
Technical Theater Practicum: A program that focuses on the technical aspects of theater production, including lighting, sound, set design, and costume design.
Playwriting Practicum: A program that teaches students how to write plays and create scripts for stage productions.
Theater Education Practicum: A program designed to teach students about the art of theater education, including curriculum development, lesson planning, and teaching techniques.
Theater Administration Practicum: A program that teaches students about the business side of theater, including marketing, fundraising, and managing finances.
Dramaturgy Practicum: A program in theater that involves critical, contextual, and historical study of plays, theater history, and performance theory.
Lighting and Sound Design Practicum: A program designed to help students explore the technical aspects of lighting and sound design for theater productions.
Costume Design Practicum: A program that prepares students for a career in costume designing for theater productions.
Special Effects and Makeup Practicum: A program that focuses on developing and implementing special effects and makeup techniques for theatrical productions.