Theatre and Drama

Faculty
Introduction
Major in Theatre and Drama
Double Major Program
Minor in Theatre and Drama
Major in Musical Theatre—B.F.A.
Secondary Teacher Certification
Departmental Honors Program
Policy on Auditing Theatre Courses
Course Descriptions
Related Courses

Faculty

Chairperson

Professor Jonathan R. Michaelsen

Associate Chairperson

Dale McFadden

Professors

Dale McFadden, Jonathan R. Michaelsen, George Pinney, Robert A. Shakespeare, Ronald Wainscott

Associate Professors

Bruce Burgun, Nancy Lipschultz, Murray McGibbon, Rakesh Solomon, Fontaine Syer

Assistant Professors

Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe, Fred M. Duer, Ray Fellman, Andrew Hopson, Adam Noble, Linda Pisano

Adjunct Faculty

Vincent Liotta (Jacobs School of Music), Stephen Watt (English)

Faculty Emeriti

Leon Brauner, Winona Fletcher, Roger W. Herzel, Howard Jensen, Marion Bankert Michael, R. Keith Michael, Wesley Peters, Dennis J. Reardon, Frank Silberstein

Director of Undergraduate Studies

Dale McFadden

Academic Advising and Theatre Education

Charles Railsback, Theatre Building AD230, (812) 855-4342

Introduction

The Department of Theatre and Drama (THTR) believes that theatrical productions and classroom study are of equal and complementary value. Courses in acting, directing, playwriting, dramatic literature, musical theatre, theatre history, design, and technology are all vital and interrelated aspects of the theatre and drama program.

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Major in Theatre and Drama

Requirements

Students must complete 33 credit hours in theatre and drama, including the following introductory courses. Students are advised to take the courses in a building progression (i.e., T100 should be taken early in the progression of study). See the academic advisor for clarification.

1. T100 Introduction to Theatre (3 cr.)
   T101 Script Analysis (3 cr.)
   T121 Acting I for Majors: Introduction to Acting (3 cr.)*
   T125 Introduction to Theatrical Production (3 cr.)
   T230 Costume Design and Technology I (3 cr.)
   T335 Stage Lighting (3 cr.)
   T340 Directing I: Fundamentals of Directing (3 cr.)
   T370-T371 History of Theatre and Drama I-II (3-3 cr.)
2. Six additional credit hours in one of the four following areas of concentration:
1. Dramatic literature, theatre history, and dramatic theory: T460, T461, T462, T468.
2. Acting, directing, movement, and voice and speech: T220, T300, T301, T302, T319, T325, T410, T419, T421, T422, T442, T443, T445, T448.
3. Scenic design, stagecraft, lighting design, costume design, sound design, and stage management: T130, T323 T326, T329, T347, T425, T426, T428, T430, T433, T434, T435, T438, T447.
4. Playwriting: T453, T454, T458.
3. 15 of the 33 credit hours must be taken in 300- and 400-level courses.

The academic advisor will assign to the appropriate area of concentration any credits earned in theatre and drama courses T390, T399, T483, T490, and T499.

* T120 is accepted as a substitute for T121 by petition. Consult advisor for further clarification.

Students must also complete the degree requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Transfer Students

Transfer students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in theatre and drama in residence on the Bloomington campus. At least 6 credit hours must be taken in the student's area of concentration.

1. Students who have taken an acting course at another school and wish to take any course of the acting curriculum beyond T120 or T121 must audition for the acting faculty for placement before the beginning of classes in the fall semester. See the academic advisor for date and time.
2. All courses transferred from another institution or campus outside the State of Indiana College and University system must be evaluated through the Theatre and Drama Advising Office before they may be applied toward the theatre and drama major or minor. Transfer students must submit bulletin descriptions and course syllabi for potential transfer credits during the first semester of study.

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Double Major Program

The requirements for a double major in the Department of Theatre and Drama are the same as for a single major.

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Minor in Theatre and Drama

Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in theatre and drama, including:

1. T100 and T101.
2. A minimum of one course in each of these three areas:
   Acting and directing: T120.
   Design and technology: T125, T230, or T335.
   Theatre history and dramatic literature: T370, T371, T460, T461, T462, or T468.
3. One additional course in one of the four areas of concentration listed in the major. Students are advised to take the courses in the minor in a building progression (i.e., T100 or T120 should be taken early in the progression of study).

Students are advised to plan their minor program of study in consultation with both their major and minor advisors.

The following is a list of courses recommended for theatre and drama minors:

1. Acting: T220, T319
2. Directing: T340
3. Movement: T410
4. Playwriting: T453, T454, T458
5. Stagecraft: T125, T425, T435
6. Scene design: T326, T426
7. Costuming: T230, T430
8. Lighting: T335, T438
9. Sound design: T347, T447
10. Stage management: T229; T329 or T428
11. Dramatic literature: T460, T461, T462, T468
12. Theatre history: T370, T371
13. Voice and speech: T325

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Major in Musical Theatre—B.F.A.

Purpose

This program is designed to train exceptional students who seek a professional career in musical theatre within the context of an outstanding liberal arts education offered by Indiana University. Admission to the B.F.A. program is by audition, typically prior to the beginning of the freshman year.

Requirements

Students must complete at least 93 credit hours in theatre, dance, and music:

1. 64 credit hours in Theatre and Drama, to include:
   T100 Introduction to Theatre (3 cr.).
   T101 Script Analysis (3 cr.).
   T121 Acting I for Majors: Introduction to Acting (3 cr.).
   T125 Introduction to Theatrical Production (3 cr.).
   T220 Acting II: Scene Study (3 cr.).
   T230 Costume Design and Technology I (3 cr.).
   T300 Musical Theatre Workshop (3 cr., must be repeated to 15 cr.).
   T305 Voice for Musical Theatre (2 cr., must be repeated to 16 cr.).
   T325 Voice and Speech (3 cr.).
   T335 Stage Lighting (3 cr.).
   T370-T371 History of Theatre and Drama I-II (3-3 cr.).
   T401 Musical Theatre Senior Showcase (3 cr.).
2. 18 credit hours in dance as approved by advisor from the following courses:
   Ballet (4 cr.): MUS J100 and higher, as appropriate.
   Tap Dance (4 cr.) chosen from:
   HPER E154 Beginning Tap Dance (1 cr.).
   HPER E254 Intermediate Tap Dance (1 cr.).
   HPER E354 Advanced Tap Dance (1 cr.).
   Jazz (4 cr.) chosen from:
   HPER E156 Introduction to Jazz Dance Technique (1 cr.).
   HPER E256 Intermediate Jazz Dance (1 cr.).
   HPER E456 Advanced Jazz Dance (2 cr.).
   MUS J210 Jazz Dance (1 cr.).
   THTR T301-T302 Musical Theatre Dance Styles I-II (3-3 cr.).
3. 11 credit hours in music, to include:
   MUS P110 Piano Class I, Music Majors (2 cr.).
   MUS T109 Rudiments of Music I (3 cr.) or Z111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.).
   MUS Z373 The American Musical (3 cr.).
   Cultural Studies in Music: 3 credit hours chosen from:
   AAAD A110 African American Choral Ensemble (2 cr.).
   AAAD A112 Black Music of Two Worlds (3 cr.).
   AAAD A120 Soul Revue (2 cr.).
   AAAD A290 Sociocultural Perspectives of Afro-American Music (3 cr.).
   AAAD A389 Motown (3 cr.).
   MUS Z393 History of Jazz (3 cr.).
   MUS Z394 Black Music in America (3 cr.).
   MUS Z395 Contemporary Jazz and Soul Music (3 cr.).
   MUS Z413 Latin American Popular Music (3 cr.).

Students must also complete the degree requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Secondary Teacher Certification

Students seeking certification as teachers may combine their professional training in the Department of Theatre and Drama with the professional education requirements (secondary education) of the School of Education. Students should consult the bulletin of the School of Education for requirements of this combined program. For clarification, see advisors in both schools.

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Departmental Honors Program

Outstanding students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.300 are eligible for admission to the honors program in theatre and drama at the end of their sophomore year. Minimum requirements for the honors degree are:

1. Cumulative GPA of 3.300.
2. 33 credit hours, to include 9 credit hours of honors course work in theatre and drama at the 300–400 level, 6 of which must be in T399-T499.
3. A senior project of a creative or research nature, which may be counted as part of the T499 requirements.

Application for admission and the student's program of courses must be approved by the department's honors committee.

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Policy on Auditing Theatre Courses

Ordinarily students may not audit performance or design and technology courses. With written permission of the instructor, students may audit courses in history, theory, or literature. The audit permission form is available as appropriate from the departmental academic advisor.

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Course Descriptions

T100 Introduction to Theatre (3 cr.) A & H Exploration of theatre as collaborative art. Investigation of the dynamics and creativity of theatre production through plays, theatrical space, and cultural context, with particular attention to the roles and interaction of the audience, playwrights, directors, actors, designers, producers, and critics.

T101 Script Analysis for the Theatre (3 cr.) Close analysis and study of both traditional and nontraditional play texts in terms of structure, genre, style, character, themes, language, dramatic action, and dramatic event. Plays are examined from the point of view of the actor, director, designer, producer, critic, scholar, and audience. Required of all theatre majors; should be taken in the freshman year.

T115 Oral Interpretation I (3 cr.) A & H Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills; oral and visual presentation of literature for audiences.

T120 Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting (3 cr.) A & H Introduction to theories and methodology through sensory awareness, physical and vocal exercises, improvisations, and scene study. Credit given for only one of T120 or T121.

T121 Acting I for Majors: Introduction to Acting (3 cr.) A & H P: Major in theatre and drama or departmental approval. An accelerated-level course. Supplementary theories and methodology to expand the introduction to sensory awareness, physical and vocal exercises, improvisation, and scene study. Credit given for only one of T120 or T121.

T125 Introduction to Theatrical Production (3 cr.) Introduction to the methods, practices, and materials used in theatrical design and production. Focuses on stagecraft and theatrical design with introductions to lighting and costuming and an emphasis on scenic design.

T130 Stage Makeup Design (1 cr.) Introduction to basic theories and skills in stage makeup. Survey covers corrective, period, basic prosthetics, and other effects used in performance.

T220 Acting II: Scene Study (3 cr.) P: T120 or T121; recommendation of T120 or T121 instructor or audition. P or C: T101. Techniques for expressing physical, intellectual, and emotional objectives. Study, creation, and performance from varied dramas.

T229 Stage Management I (3 cr.) P: T100, T101, and T125. Explores the role and function of the stage manager in theatrical production. Provides the basic skills to begin work in the field of stage management. Emphasis on organization, documentation, and dissemination of information.

T230 Costume Design and Technology I (3 cr.) P: T101. Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills for costume design for the theatre, with laboratory component in basic costume technology skills and wardrobe.

T291 Design and Technology Projects in Theatre and Drama (1–3 cr.)
P: Approval of instructor. Creation and development of individual student-related projects in design and technology culminating in a portfolio presentation. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

T300 Musical Theatre Workshop (3 cr.) P: Audition and permission of instructor. Focus on synthesizing acting, singing, and dancing into one performance technique. Emphasis will vary according to needs of students. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

T301 Musical Theatre Dance Styles I (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Dance styles of the 1920s through the 1950s are explored and performed, including the works of choreographers Fred Astaire, Hermes Pan, Agnes DeMille, Jerome Robbins, and Gower Champion.

T302 Musical Theatre Dance Styles II (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. A continuation of T301. Dance styles of the 1950s to the present are explored and performed, including the works of choreographers Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Bob Avian, and Susan Stroman.

T305 Voice for Musical Theatre (2 cr.) P: B.F.A. major or permission of instructor. Private study of vocal performance focusing on the development of the vocal instrument for musical theatre repertoire. May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credit hours.

T319 Acting III: Advanced Scene Study (3 cr.) P: T101; T220; T325; T410; T220 instructor recommendation or audition. Emphasis on acting skills, breadth of imagination, and depth of performance in a broad variety of styles. Credit given for only one of T319 or T320.

T323 Costume and Character in London Theatre (3 cr.) P: Approval of the department. Overseas theatre studies in London. Experience theatrical character development through costume design. Survey social influences on costume and dress worn by characters through history including contemporary trends and dress. Field trips to such locations as Bath and Stratford.

T325 Voice and Speech (3 cr.) R: Sophomore standing. Introduction to voice production. Emphasizes relaxation, breathing, and the production of vocal sounds; deals with vocal habits and cultural holds through exercises and vocal workouts. Introduction to phonetics and practical work with text while freeing the voice and redeveloping a passion for language.

T326 Scene Design I (3 cr.) P: T101, T125, or permission of instructor. Introduction to process of scene design, scene designer's responsibilities, scene problem solving, and exploration of visual materials and forms.

T329 Stage Management II (3 cr.) P: T229. An examination of the organizational and logistical aspects of productions of musical events from the perspective of production and stage management. Examining case studies in musical theatre, ballet, modern dance, opera, and concerts, students gain insight into management strategies and develop critical thinking skills.

T335 Stage Lighting (3 cr.) P: T101 and T125, or permission of instructor. Introduction to the process of determining and implementing a lighting design. Analytical skills, concept development, design methods, lighting technology, and practical applications are covered. Lecture and laboratory.

T340 Directing I: Fundamentals of Directing (3 cr.) P: T101, T120 or T121. R: T125, T230, T335. Introduction to theories, process, and skills (text analysis, working with actors, staging, and telling a story), culminating in a final project.

T347 Introduction to Sound Design for the Theatre (3 cr.) P: T101 and T125, or permission of instructor. Within the framework of theatrical environments, this course introduces the student to acoustic principles, audio equipment used in theatrical productions, psycho-acoustical considerations, understanding sound signals and how to manipulate them, computer sound mixing systems, and sound design principles.

T359 Theatre Production Studio (1 cr.) P: T101 and T125; one of T229, T230, T326, T335; and permission of instructor. Intermediate, hands-on production course that teaches the theatre production process within a specific area focus. Students gain proficiency within a specific theatre production area and are engaged in a managerial role in an academic season production, including the development of production documentation. Students gain skills in communication, organization, and coordination. May be repeated in a specific area once (at a higher managerial level), and in multiple areas for a total of 3 credit hours.

T370-T371 History of Theatre and Drama I-II (3-3 cr.) A & H, CSA Worldwide development of theatre and drama from beginnings to present. Study of theatre arts and culture institutions; focus on historical context for plays and performances; emphasis on research methods in theatre history. I: Beginnings to ca. 1700; II: ca. 1700 to present.

T378 Foundations for Teaching Theatre and Drama (3 cr.) P: Approval of theatre education specialist. C: EDUC M303. The accumulation of a range of theatre production and teaching experiences through the building of a portfolio of experiences and resource materials.

T390 Creative Work in Summer Theatre (1–3 cr.) P: Consent of chairperson. Work in summer theatre productions. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

T399 Reading, Research, Performance for Honors (1–12 cr.; 12 cr. max.) P: Approval of departmental honors advisor.

T401 Musical Theatre Senior Showcase (3 cr.) P: Audition and permission of instructor. Introduction to business and marketing techniques for success in professional theatre. Specific instruction in the audition process culminating in performance for agents and casting directors.

T410 Movement for the Theatre (3 cr.) P: T121 or T120. Introduction to fundamental principles and methods focusing on kinesthetic awareness, posture, flexibility, coordination, relaxation, and physical characterization.

T419 Acting IV: Acting Shakespeare (3 cr.) P: T319 or T320; T319 or T320 instructor recommendation or audition. Exploration of precepts of verse in Shakespeare. Emphasis on skills for heightened language, character development, circumstances, and performance. Continued development of the actor as a dramatic instrument. Credit given for only one of T419 or T420.

T421 Acting V: Acting Style I (3 cr.) P: T419 or T420, recommendation of T419 or T420 instructor, and permission of T421 instructor. Techniques for performing comedy with an emphasis on verbal and other physical skills; introduction to period and style of plays from Aristophanes to Goldoni.

T422 Acting VI: Acting Style II (3 cr.) P: T421, recommendation of T421 instructor, and permission of T422 instructor. Techniques for performing comedy with an emphasis on verbal and physical skills; introduction to period and style of plays from Sheridan to Coward.

T425 Theatrical Drafting (3 cr.) P: T101 and T125, or permission of instructor. Introduction to drafting methods and skills and the specialized uses for theatrical drafting for productions. Develops students' graphic communication through standard theatre drafting methods.

T426 Scene Design II (3 cr.) P: T326 or consent of instructor. Work in line, color, and composition using historical conventions as the basis for contemporary scenic statements. Emphasis on period style and presentational forms.

T428 Production and Events Management (3 cr.) P: T229 or consent of instructor. Discussion of the skills necessary to produce and manage theatrical productions and the application of those skills to large events.

T430 Costume Technology II (3 cr.) P: T125 and T230, or permission of instructor. Intermediate costume technology with emphasis on costume crafts (i.e., millinery, mask work) and fabric modification.

T433 Costume Design II (3 cr.) P: T125 and T230, or permission of instructor. Intensive study of costume design in mainstream theatre. Projects in collaborative aesthetics in design and practical application rendering techniques and visual communication. No laboratory /technology component.

T434 Historic Costumes for the Stage (3 cr.) P: T101, T125, and T230, or permission of instructor. Survey of historical costume in western civilization, ancient Mesopotamian cultures through the twentieth century. Taught from sociohistorical perspective and applied to performance theory.

T435 Electronics for Theatre (3 cr.) P: T125. Beginning with fundamentals of electricity and electronics, the focus is on power distribution and control in lighting, sound, special effects, and mechanized scenery.

T438 Lighting Design (3 cr.) P: T335. Stage lighting design-concept development, presentation, and implementation are emphasized, along with advanced lighting techniques and approaches. A practicum will be assigned.

T439 CAD for Theatre (2 cr.) Building a working knowledge of current computer-aided design and drafting programs, students work to develop personal styles within the boundaries of accepted standards of drafting techniques. Projects focus on controlling appropriate software to develop useful theatre production graphics.

T442 Directing II: Advanced Directing (3 cr.) P: T340 or permission of instructor. Theory and practice from play selection to performance. Emphasis on rehearsal and performance of varied dramatic material.

T443 Directing III: Directing Style (3 cr.) P: T442. Emphasis on analysis, interpretation, rehearsal, and presentation of plays from a range of styles and periods.

T445 Voice and Dialects (3 cr.) P: T325. Investigation of dialects as a distinctive form of pronunciation, language, structure, and vocabulary identified with a geographical area or social class as it applies to the requirements of theatrical clarity and dramatic interpretation. Working with varied texts using points of resonance, vocal focus, and rhythm to unlock the actors' expressive tools.

T447 Sound Design I (3 cr.) P: T347 or consent of instructor. Focuses on theatrical design concept development and implementation. Students are exposed to various design challenges and processes for sound design in a range of production styles and approaches.

T448 Voice in Performance (3 cr.) P: T325. A voice class for the performing artist employing the techniques of artists such as Patsy Rodenburg, Cicely Berry, and Kirsten Linklater. Exploration of the life and muscularity of varied texts. Opening the voice to match the music of what one is saying while learning to identify and respect the writer's intentions through voice and language.

T451 Stage Rigging I (2 cr.) P: T101 and T125, or permission of instructor. Survey of structural engineering terminology and methods as applicable to common rigging practice in the theatre and entertainment industry.

T452 Stage Rigging II (2 cr.) P: T451. Hands-on course designed to familiarize students with the operation and maintenance of typical rigging equipment. Class work includes counterweight system operations, pin-rail operations, rope and knot basics, wire-rope basics, chain hoist basics, and arena-type rigging basics.

T453 Playwriting I (3 cr.) Introduction to principles of dramatic structure. Conferences and peer evaluations. Focus is on the creation and revision of a one-act play.

T454 Playwriting II (3 cr.) Consideration of dramaturgical antecedents and practical and theoretical problems. Creation of a full-length play. Prior playwriting experience helpful, but not required.

T458 Screenwriting (3 cr.) Structural analyses of cinematic models, culminating in the creation of an original full-length narrative screenplay.

T460-T461-T462 Development of Dramatic Art (3-3-3 cr.) T460, A & H, CSA; T461-T462, A & H, CSB Dramatic art in the Western world from beginnings to the present. Study of dramatic genres, plays in productions, and theatrical approaches to plays of the past. I: Classical to Early Renaissance Drama; II: Late Renaissance to Modern Drama; III: Modern and Contemporary Drama.

T468 Non-Western Theatre and Drama (3 cr.) A & H, CSA Dramatic literature and theatre in one or more of the following areas: China, Japan, Korea, India, or Southeast Asia.

T478 Methods and Materials for Teaching High School Theatre and Drama (3 cr.) P: T378. Methods, techniques, content, and materials applicable to the teaching of theatre and drama in secondary, middle, and junior high schools.

T483 Topics in Theatre and Drama (1–3 cr.) Studies in special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. May be repeated once for credit if topic differs.

T490 Independent Study in Theatre and Drama (1–6 cr.) P: 12 credit hours in theatre and drama, departmental grade point average of 3.000 or above, consent of instructor. Readings, performances, experiments, and reports in area of student's special interest. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

T491 Working in the Profession (3 cr.) P: T420. Preparation for a professional theatre career. Topics include auditions, managers, unions, finances, regional theatre, professional courtesy, and realities of the work environment.

T499 Reading, Research, Performance for Honors (1–12 cr.; 12 cr. max.) P: Approval of departmental honors advisor.

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Related Courses

In addition to the 33 credit hours of required courses that must be taken in the Department of Theatre and Drama, a student may include one or more of the following related courses as part of the major:

African American and African Diaspora Studies
A384 Blacks in American Drama and Theatre, 1945–Present (3 cr.) A & H, CSA
A385 Seminar in Black Theatre (3 cr.) A & H, CSA

Comparative Literature
C311 Drama (3 cr.) A & H

School of Education
M478 Methods of Teaching High School Speech (3 cr.)

English
L203 Introduction to Drama (3 cr.) A & H
L220 Introduction to Shakespeare (3 cr.) A & H
L308 Elizabethan and Seventeenth-Century Drama (3 cr.) A & H
L313 Early Plays of Shakespeare (3 cr.) A & H
L314 Late Plays of Shakespeare (3 cr.) A & H
L363 American Drama (3 cr.) A & H
L365 Modern Drama: Continental (3 cr.) A & H
L366 Modern Drama: English, Irish, American, and Post-Colonial (3 cr.) A & H

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