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• THA 350: Audition Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Auditioning is an integral part of performance and musical theatre course of study. As a professional, semiprofessional, and amateur one must audition to participate onstage. This course will move beyond foundation acting courses and translate onstage/onscreen work into an auditioning environment. Guest industry professionals, audition simulations, and critiques from the instructor will build and strengthen an audition portfolio that is carefully and uniquely crafted to each student's individual needs, strengths and type. Upon completing this course a performer will have multiple tools and a comprehensive understanding of this vital component of professional theatrical practice. Prerequisite:    THA 350 requires prerequisite THA 203
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• THA 399: Directed Studies in Theatre

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Research, creative projects, reports, and readings in theatre. Students must apply to advisers one semester in advance of registration.
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• THA 400: Professional Apprenticeship

  3.00 - 15.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a structured and supervised work experience in theatre. Students must submit an application to the department chairperson for permission.
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• THA 401: Directing II

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Play direction as a creative aspect of stage production with emphasis on exploration of concept, techniques of rehearsing a play and working with actors, and the role and function of the stage manager. Prerequisite:    THA 401 requires prerequisite of THA 301
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• THA 404: CAD for the Stage

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  To develop the student's ability in utilizing the AutoCAD Release 14 environment to draft and plot scenic designs and technical drawings for the theatre. Prerequisite:    THA 404 requires prerequisite of THA 218 or permission of instructor
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• THA 406: Advanced Scene Study

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A special topics class for the advanced student actor with study and scene work in a variety of period, modern, and contemporary styles. Students will focus on the physical, intellectual, and emotional demands inherent in the text as they move from textual analysis to performance. Prerequisite:    THA 406 requires prerequisite THA 303, THA 118 and DAN 130
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• THA 410: Behind the Mask: Revelations of Italian Culture Through Renaissance Theatre Practices

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will travel to Italy to study Italian Renaissance Theatre and to perform in the very streets and city squares where Italian Renaissance actors performed 500 years ago. In doing so, students will gain a better understanding of Italian culture. Classes will be taught in Commedia dell'Arte, Italian Puppetry, Ancient Greek Theatre, Stage Combat, Mask Making, and Puppet Construction. Several supplemental courses may be taught in Archery, Italian Language, Physical Fitness for the Physical Theatre, Tarantella (Italian Folk Dance) and Italian Cooking.
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• THA 414: Stage Management

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Duties and responsibilities of the theatrical stage manager throughout the production process. Prerequisite:    THA 414 requires prerequisite THA 104, THA 116, and THA 216 or permission of instructor
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• THA 419: Music Theatre Repertoire

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Research, preparation and performance of a variety of music theatre genres.
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• TRN 490: Previously Graduated

  90.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Contact department for more information about this course.
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