Musical Theatre Emphasis

Major Degree Requirements

 

1.

A minimum of 40 core credits, including :

 

THA 265 F3 Acting I
THA 269 F2 Script Analysis
THA 290 F3 Stagecraft I
THA 292 Theatre Practicum   (9 credits)
THA 336 Development of Dramatic Arts I
THA 337 Development of Dramatic Arts II
THA 338 Development of Modern and Contemporary Drama
THA 370 Directing I
THA 390 Introduction to Design Elements for the Theatre
THA 470 One-Act Play Production
THA 499 Senior Project

 

Musical Theatre emphasis: 10 credits minimum.

 

THA 239 F2 Survey of History of Musical Theatre
THA 366 Musical Theatre Performance
MUS 141 F3 Music Structures
MUS 142 Ear Training and Solfege I

2.

Majors who specialize in Performance or Musical Theatre must include:


a. A minimum of two credits in Dance, Fencing, Movement, Mime or the equivalent to be selected from:


THA 266 F3 Introduction to Contemporary Dance
THA 368 Movement for Actors
THA 385 Special Topics in Theatre (in Performance/Movement)


b. A minimum of two credits in Voice or the equivalent to be selected from:

 

MUS 121 F3 Introductory Voice Class
MUS 130 F3 Concert Choir
MUS 122 Advanced Voice Class
MUS 221 Private Voice
MUS 330 Community Chorus

3. All majors will serve as Production Stage Manager and head each of the following crews: costumes, dramaturgy, lights, makeup, props, sets, sound and theatre management.
4.

All majors are required to attend regularly scheduled Theatre Assembly meetings, all theatre productions and studios, and at least one audition per academic year.
5.

All majors are required to keep a portfolio of their work, to be reviewed annually after students have earned 30 credits.

6.

All majors at Edgewood will demonstrate the following computer competencies:

by the end of 15 credits at Edgewood, EdgeCat and library search;
by the end of 30 credits at Edgewood, word processing;
by the end of 60 credits at Edgewood, graphics and layout;
by the end of 90 credits at Edgewood, inventory and/or design projects.

 

Transfer students must demonstrate these competencies before attempting THA 499 Senior Project.

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