Training in the skills and techniques of technical theatre (including set construction, scene painting, lighting, and sound) through reading, lecture, and hands-on experience.

Intensive study in a variety of techniques and exercises developed by Constantine Stanislavski (and variations developed by prominent instructors who succeeded him) in order to prepare the student for the creative and practical demands of stage acting. In this first of a two-course sequence, emphasis is placed on exercise work focusing on concentration and public solitude, imagination, improvisation, observation, scoring physical actions, beat analysis, definition of and pursuit of objective, and the defining and playing of an action.

Prerequisites:THEU 101

Students gain hands-on experience by working on a technical crew assigned to Regent Theatre production. Crew assignments may be drawn from a variety of production opportunities in the areas of scenery, costume, makeup, sound, light and props. Majors must register for this course a minimum of six (6) times. Minors must register for THEU 181 for a minimum of three (3) times. Repeatable up to nine (9) credit hours.

Theory and practice of training the actor to expressively communicate with the body. Special emphasis is placed on non-verbal communication and raising the student's awareness of movement as a foundation for developing a character. Lab required.

Affords the student the opportunity to gain expertise in designing and applying a variety of stage make-ups including: corrective, fantasy, animal, special effects, and old age. The course includes the introduction of latex prosthetic pieces. Students are required to purchase a personal makeup kit.

Prerequisites:THEU 101 or instructor approval

The fundamental theory and practice of healthy and articulate vocal production: controlling breath, phonation, resonation, enunciation, projection, vocal quality and proper Standard American English. The intent of the course is to produce a vocally expressive actor.

Provides tools for students to analyze plays as theatre literature from the perspective of performance such as structural approaches, historical/biographical approaches, a study of genres, psychoanalytic approaches, and moral/philosophical approaches to include Judeo-Christian core values.

Prerequisites:THEU 101

The principles and methods of costume design as they relate primarily to theatrical production. A survey of the evolution of clothing styles through history with emphasis on Western costume. Lab required.

The art and craft of directing for the stage. Examines the practical components of the director as artist, leader, and collaborator; seeks to instill the various skills necessary to analyze a piece of drama and lead a group of collaborative artists in realizing drama on the stage; focuses on the craft of directing modern realistic dramatic literature through text analysis, communication of concepts and stylistic techniques; and requires rehearsal time outside of regularly scheduled class hours.

Studio-based examination of the practical and aesthetic considerations of scenic design as it applies to theatrical performance and other live events. Course contains both traditional lecture and hands-on design work including drafting, sketching, composition and the spectator/event relationship. Lab required.

Intensive examination of selected major creative and interpretive artists of the contemporary theatre including dramatists, directors, designers, performers, theorists, critics, organizations, notable productions, and innovative teachers. This seminar-oriented course requires the student to produce either a major paper or a performance-related project in a capstone project that integrates the knowledge and skills the student has acquired over the course of study.

Prerequisites:THEU 101, THEU 232, and THEU 313, or instructor approval

Historical examination of significant developments in world theatre and drama from its origins through the European Renaissance.

Prerequisites:THEU 101 or instructor approval

Historical examination of significant developments in world theatre and drama from the 18th century through the 20th century.

Prerequisites:THEU 101 or instructor approval

Examination of the history of the theatre, its literature, and various genres and styles of performance, as well as the artists who collaborate in realizing it on the stage. This course facilitates the appreciation and understanding of the theatre as an entertainment medium, a commercial entity, and an art form. Basic Christian aesthetic principles are introduced as a precursor to experiencing and producing theatre through the prism of a biblical world view. This course serves as the cornerstone course for the major in Theatre.

Continuation of the techniques and exercises developed by Constantine Stanislavski (and variations developed by prominent instructors who succeeded him) in order to prepare the student for the creative and practical demands of stage acting. In this second of a two-course sequence, emphasis is placed on exercise work focusing on the use of transitive verbs as actions, physical characterization, active listening, inner monologue, subtext; and all of the aforementioned applied to monologue and multi-purpose scene work.

Prerequisites:THEU 101 and THEU 131 or THEU 132

Students will gain hands-on understanding of the theatre by performing on stage at Regent University. Repeatable up to a total of six (6) credit hours.

Provides an overview of modern improvisation techniques as taught by Viola Spolin, The Second City, The Groundlings, and The Improv Olympics. These core skills are useful to the performer, the director, and the teacher. Special emphasis is placed on techniques used to build an ensemble, the use of improvisation as a tool to boost creativity, and the spiritual parallels between faith and this unique art form.

Prerequisites:THEU 101 and THEU 232

Explores a variety of aesthetic guidelines, safety principles, and practical techniques utilized in the staging of unarmed sequences of staged combat. Students examine such principles as: distance and measure, partnering, cue-reaction-action, masking, reversal of energy, the pyramid of safety, and victim-controlled techniques. Techniques explored include: rolls, falls, lifts, carries, throws, punches, blocks, kicks, and specialty moves.

Prerequisites:Instructor approval required

Examines the duties and responsibilities of a production stage manager. Emphasis is placed on students' honing their organizational and communication skills with all members of a production team. Working with and adapting to Actors' Equity Association equity regulations are included. Students are expected to create a prompt book as well as participate in departmental productions.

Prerequisites:Instructor approval required

Explores the techniques and methods of screen acting for single-camera productions (although multiple-camera productions are also addressed). Students prepare and perform scenes for presentation in class, participate in classroom exercises and discussions, and perform as on-camera talent for student productions.

Prerequisites:Instructor approval required

In-depth examination of various strategies and techniques for integrating various forms and types of theatre into Christian church settings. Examples include, but are not limited to: children's theatre, puppetry, masks, sketch drama, drama in counseling, drama for seniors, prison ministry, and Christmas and Easter cantatas.

Prerequisites:Instructor approval required

Continuation of the study and application of vocal skills based on the Linklater Technique first introduced in Vocal Production. Course content is expanded upon and further applied to scripted text. The International Phonetic Alphabet is introduced as a tool in the correction of individual speech problems and as a basis for the study of major performance dialects. The latter part of the course is devoted exclusively to dialect study.

Prerequisites:Instructor approval required

Explores adapting children's literature into drama, critical examination of children's programming, and creating an original play or film script. Story structure, characterization, motifs in children's literature and the developmental stages in children are examined as effective tools in writing and producing for children. Students participate in a variety of capacities required to produce theatre for children.

Prerequisites:Instructor approval required

Intensive examination of a selected area of study in the field of theatre. Topics vary and are announced in advance. This course may be repeated for credit. Lecture, seminar, and/or team study.

Prerequisites:Instructor approval may be required

A performance lab that provides the advanced student an opportunity to research, explore, and generate performances within specific periods, styles, or genres. Provides students with both theoretical and practical experience in performance. Examples of offerings include (but are not limited to) Contemporary Drama, Shakespeare, Comedy of Manners, Commedia dell' Arte; Non-traditional styles such as Absurdism, Expressionism, Symbolism, Auditioning and other topics as well. This course may be repeated for credit. Students having completed THEU 322 may be allowed to direct scenes.

Prerequisites:THEU 332

An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty, in a directed area of scholarship. Study is administered according to a learning contract between a designated faculty member and the student. An independent study cannot be offered for a course that is already designated and listed. Repeatable up to six (6) credit hours.

Approved internship in a field of the student's specialty. This guided learning experience is a culminating experience in which the student applies the principles and skills learned, demonstrating competency under the guidance of a specialist in the field. The number of credits available to the student is contingent upon the student's contracted responsibilities, but no more than three (3) credits per academic term may be earned.

Prerequisites:THEU 101, THEU 105, THEU 232