Pre-enrollment auditions are required for Theatre Arts production classes (Th Art 43, 44, 45, 50, 52 and 54). Theatre Arts majors enroll in Theatre Arts 5. Most sections require attendance of theatre productions for which students must purchase tickets.
TH ART 2, Introduction to the Theatre 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None.
This course surveys the various elements of the theatre, providing a basis for evaluating productions.
Theatre Arts majors enroll in Theatre Arts 5.
1650 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh TH ART 102 Jones J L
TH ART 10A, Voice Development for the Stage (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
The technical study of stage speech designed to develop the skills for performing classic and modern dramatic literature is stressed in this course. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
4106 6:00p-10:15p TTh TH ART 102 Dunn K S
TH ART 18A, Technical Theatre Production Workshop 1 unit (1,1,1,1)
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is intended for students interested in special study topics in technical theatre, either in the theatre laboratory (shops) or on actual theatre department productions. Students work in various assignments on the production crews. (Students may work as design assistants, crew heads, master technicians, and crew in the areas of scenery, properties, costumes, lights, sound, make-up, and special effects.)
1651 Arrange-9 Hours TH ART MAIN STG Forsyth D A
Above section 1651 will hold its first meeting in the scene shop on Jan 2 at 10:15 a.m.
TH ART 41, Acting I (3,3,3,3) 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of acting through exercises, scene performance, and play analysis.
1652 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh TH ART 102 Jones J L
1653 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh TH ART 101 Harrop A M
4107 6:00p-10:15p MW TH ART 102 Wong A J
TH ART 42, Acting II (3,3,3,3) 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Theatre Arts 41.
This course is designed for theatre arts majors and stresses acting technique, character building, scene performance, and scene analysis from selected plays from Modern Realism.
1654 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh TH ART 101 Harrop A M
TH ART 46, Comedy Acting Workshop (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Advisory: Theatre Arts 41.
This course explores comedic acting skills through the application and development of progressive comedy techniques. Through acquired knowledge of the genre and analysis of plays, this course fosters the development of acting techniques for theatrical venues. Students will rehearse and prepare material and learn about the processes of comedy acting for the live theatre. Attendance of theatre productions for which students must purchase tickets is required.
4108 6:00p-10:15p TTh TH ART 101 Adair-Lynch T A
TH ART 56, Advanced Audition Workshop 4 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Pre-enrollment audition required.
On-site exploration and application of progressive audition techniques for students hoping to advance to higher levels of education and performance goals. Students will prepare audition material and learn about the process of auditioning at the more advanced levels of theatre and the education system. Course will culminate with a final public performance.
1655 10:15a-2:35p MTWTh TH ART STUDIO Sawoski P
Auditions will be held on Jan 2 at 10:15 a.m. in the Studio Stage. Prepare a two minute theatre monologue in any style. For further information go to: www.smc.edu/theatre/auditions.htm.