Department of Theatre

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207 VARNER HALL (248) 370-2604
Fax: (248) 370-2041

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Interim Co-chairpersons: Lynnae Lehfeldt, Karen Sheridan

Professors emeriti: Michael Gillespie, Adeline G. Hirschfeld-Medalia

Professor: Karen Sheridan

Associate professors: Anthony Guest, Kerro Knox, Lynnae Lehfeldt, Fred Love

Assistant professor: Jeremy Barnett, Sarah de Tute, David Gram

Special lecturers: Jake Hooker, Leslie Littell, Thomas Mahard

Lecturers: Joseph Beck, Don Brewer, Ricky Carver, Jamie Clausius, Brian Dambacher, Kitty Dubin, Shirleen DiFonzo, Michael Duncan, Dana Gamarra, Mila Govich, Jennifer Graham, Beth Guest, Phill Harmer, Christy Heussner, Christa Koerner, Karen Kozlowski

Musical theatre coaches: Laura Blanchard, Alissa Hetzner, Catherine Menzies
Musical theatre accompanists: Laura Blanchard, Matthew Croft, Catherine Menzies

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

• Theatre, B.A.  

Bachelor of Fine Arts

• Acting, B.F.A.  
• Musical Theatre, B.F.A.  
• Theatre Design and Technology, B.F.A.  

Non-degree

• Theatre Minor  

Schedule of classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Courses

• THA 1000 Introduction to Theatre  
• THA 1001 Foundations of Theatre  
• THA 1004 Acting for Non-Theatre Majors  
• THA 1010 Acting: The Instrument  
• THA 1011 Acting: The Script  
• THA 1012 Acting: The Song  
• THA 1020 Stagecraft  
• THA 1021 Costume Craft  
• THA 1023 Costume Construction  
• THA 1024 Elements of Design  
• THA 1025 Essentials of Theatre Design  
• THA 2011 Stage Movement  
• THA 2013 Mime  
• THA 2014 Alexander Technique  
• THA 2015 T’ai Chi Ch’uan  
• THA 2016 Stage Combat I  
• THA 2017 Stage Voice I  
• THA 2018 Stage Voice II  
• THA 2020 Theatre Ensemble  
• THA 2022 Drafting for the Theatre  
• THA 2023 Drawing and Rendering for the Theatre  
• THA 3001 Theatre History I  
• THA 3002 Theatre History II  
• THA 3005 History of American Musical Theatre  
• THA 3006 Cultural and Historical Development of American Musical Theatre  
• THA 3010 Acting: The Role  
• THA 3011 Stage Dialects  
• THA 3013 Coaching for Actors  
• THA 3014 Acting: Auditions  
• THA 3016 Stage Combat II  
• THA 3020 Scenic Design  
• THA 3021 Lighting Design  
• THA 3022 Costume Design  
• THA 3023 Stage Makeup  
• THA 3024 Survey of Architecture, Fashion, and Furniture  
• THA 3025 Costume History  
• THA 3026 Properties Practicum  
• THA 3027 Scene Painting  
• THA 3028 Sound Design  
• THA 3030 Stage Management  
• THA 3031 Stage Manager Project  
• THA 3040 Playwriting  
• THA 3051 Musical Theatre Workshop  
• THA 4005 Directing I  
• THA 4006 Directing II  
• THA 4007 Advanced Directing Project  
• THA 4010 Acting: Styles  
• THA 4013 Musical Theatre Singing Styles  
• THA 4014 Acting: Shakespeare  
• THA 4016 Stage Combat III  
• THA 4020 Advanced Performance Projects  
• THA 4021 Design Seminar  
• THA 4022 Designers’ Portfolio  
• THA 4023 Advanced Stagecraft  
• THA 4025 Advanced Design and Technology Projects  
• THA 4040 Advanced Playwriting  
• THA 4051 Nightclub Cabaret Acts  
• THA 4052 BFA Musical Theatre Showcase  
• THA 4053 Special Topics: History and Literature of the Theatre  
• THA 4081 Classical Theatre Study in Greece  
• THA 4095 Company Class  
• THA 4907 Special Topics: Design Issues  
• THA 4908 Special Topics: Acting and Directing Issues  
• THA 4950 Internship  
• THA 4996 Independent Study  

Multi-disciplinary course:

• MTD 3001 Performing Arts Experiences for Children  

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