THEATRE 5500RA      Theatre Collaboration
A course for M.F.A. students exploring the collaboration/ communication process in preparing a production. Must be elected by all students assigned to design, direct, technical direct or stage manage within the current or the following semester. Maximum of 8 hours applicable towards degree.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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THEATRE 5501R      Voice Training
(A,B,C,D) Training for the speaking and singing voice, development of skills in vocal dynamics, physical control, and relaxation for the actor, dialects and verse structure. Four semesters required for acting emphasis.
Credits: 2 hours
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THEATRE 5506RR      French Drama And Theatre
Study of significant plays and production methods in France from medieval times to the present. Particular emphasis will be given to the plays of Moliere, Racine, and Corneille, and to internationally renowned contemporary directors.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5507      19Th-Century Continental Theatre
Production of significant French, German, Russian, Spanish, and Scandinavian plays and playwriting of the 19th century. Particular emphasis will be given to plays representative of romanticism, realism, naturalism, fin-de-siecle decadence, and intensive study of production history.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5508      20Th-Century Continental Theatre
Study of the production of significant plays of Continental Europe from Strindberg to the present. Dramatic literature will be related to artistic currents such as expressionism, surrealism, the absurd, and where applicable, to political currents.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5509      Russian Drama And Theatre
Study of the production of Russian and Soviet plays with reference to the development of theatre art from the Christianization of Russia to contemporary post-Soviet drama.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5510      History Of The American Theatre I
An exploration of the trends in and the development of the American theatre from Colonial times to 1900.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5511      History Of The American Theatre II
An exploration of the trends in and the development of the American theatre for 1900 to the present.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5512R      History Of The English Stage I
The English stage and its arts, crafts and literature from the medieval cycles through the Restoration.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5513      History Of The English Stage II
Development of English and Irish theatre art and dramatic literature from the 18th century to the present.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5514      History of Design And Technology I
The study of period style and scenic, costume, lighting, and technical production practices from the ancient world through the 17th century. The course will emphasize the application of research toward the presentation of period plays and contemporary production.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5515R      History of Design And Technology II
The study of period style and scenic, costume, lighting, and technical production practices from the 18th century to the present. The course will emphasize the application of research toward the presentation of period plays and contemporary production.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5516A      Technical Production for The Practitioner
The course is an in-depth review of technologies in scenery, lighting and stage operations, expansion of that knowledge, and application of it to the individual class member's particular theatre. Classroom material is augmented by hands-on experience in a controlled laboratory situation. Students should have a prerequisite of a basic technical theatre course or considerable practical experience. This course can be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5516B      Technical Production for The Practitioner
See course description for THEATER 5516A.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5517A      Professional Stage Management I
A functional analysis of the responsibilities of the professional stage manager. Requires the student to be an assistant stage manager on a University or KC Rep production. Offered: Every fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5517B      Professional Stage Management II
Practical course in stage management. Requires student to stage-manage or assistant stage-manage a production.Prerequisite: Theater 5517A. Offered: Every Winter/Spring.
Credits: 2 hours
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THEATRE 5517C      Equity Assistant Stage Management
This course develops a skill set for professional assistant stage managers. Class will discuss duties and paper-work and how to supplement the work of the stage manager.Offered: Every Other Fall.
Credits: 2 hours
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THEATRE 5517D      Opera Stage Management
Class covers duties of the opera stage manager, including how to follow an opera score. Offered: Every Other Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 5517E      Union Contracts for Actors and Stage Managers
Students study and discuss all the rules in the Equity Rule Book. Offered: Every Winter/Spring.
Credits: 2 hours
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THEATRE 5517F      Professional Production Management in Theatre
This course is a seminar on the duties, planning, negotiations, and problem solving techniques of the professional theatre production manager.Prerequisite: Theater 5517A. Offered: Every Winter/Spring.
Credits: 2 hours
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