Theatre Major - THER

Jennifer Dobby	Chair, Department of Visual, Interactive, and Performing Arts; Associate Professor of Theatre
Alexa Farrell	Costume Shop Manager
Justin Gale	Scene Shop and Production Manager
Laura Gray	Director of the Standardized Patient Program
James Zager	Professor of Musical Theatre and Dance

The Theatre Program offers a Major in Theatre with 5 Specilization options; Minors in Theatre and Musical Theatre; and Certificates in Dance, Film & Television, Directing for the Stage + Screen, and Non-Profit Management in the Arts.

The Theatre Major is intended to prepare students for continued engagement in theatre, arts management, theatre education, or graduate studies. Through traditional classroom work, participation in fully produced mainstage productions, a multifaceted student theatre season, and in-depth community partnerships, we strive to train the artist of today for the theatre of tomorrow.

Learning Outcomes for Theatre

After completion of the Theatre Program, students will:

1) Build knowledge of, and appreciation for, the dramatic arts, and will understand that Theatre is a diverse, collaborative art form with social impact.

2) Demonstrate practical skills in multiple areas of Theatre, including acting and performance, playwriting, directing, stage/production management, and technical theatre (scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and make-up design.) Students will be able to perform in at least one of these areas proficiently by graduation, declaring an Area of Specialization (Acting, Directing for the Stage+Screen, Musical Theatre, Theatre Generalist, Theatre Generalist Pre-PT.)

3) Describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate dramatic literature and theatrical productions. They will effectively use constructive, critical language as it applies to their own work and the work of others, and will be able to formulate and articulate ethical and cultural questions regarding contemporary theatrical performance and practice.

4) Demonstrate superior collaboration skills, including leadership, time management, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and constructive critique.

5) Display an understanding of an entrepreneurial spirit and the practical theatrical artistic practice (conceptualization, development of concept, constructive critique, revision, and public presentation/response.)

6) Navigate marketing needs, career opportunities, and professional challenges within the Theatre industry.

Core Courses (32 credits)

THE 100 - Theatre Participation 0-1 Hour(s)
and/or
THE 300 - Theatre Practicum 0-1 Hour(s)
* To fulfill the major requirements, students must take a total of 4 credits in THE 100 and/or THE 300 .
THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre Arts 4 Hour(s)
THE 102 - Acting I - Communication through Performance 4 Hour(s)
THE 120 - Costume Construction & Makeup 2 Hour(s)
THE 121 - Intro to Production Management and Technical Theatre 2 Hour(s)
THE 217 - Theatre History 4 Hour(s)
THE 260 - Arts Management 4 Hour(s)
THE 307 - Directing for the Stage 4 Hour(s)
THE 308 - Writing for the Stage 4 Hour(s)

Specialization Options

Must choose one specilization to complete the Theatre Major.

Acting (12 credits)

THE 100 - Theatre Participation 0-1 Hour(s)
and/or
THE 300 - Theatre Practicum 0-1 Hour(s)
* 2 additional credits of THE100 and/or THE300
THE 202 - Acting II: Character-Building through Performance 4 Hour(s)
THE 302 - Period Acting Styles 4 Hour(s)
THE 311 - Acting for the Camera 2 Hour(s)

Directing for the Stage + Screen (12 credits)

THE 305 - Introduction to Stage Management 4 Hour(s)
THE 310 - Directing for the Camera 4 Hour(s)
THE 200 - Theatre Workshops 1 - 2 Hour(s)
* 2 credits of THE200 (Theatre Workshops: Auteur Directing)

or
THE 311 - Acting for the Camera 2 Hour(s)
ARD 107 - Aerial Videography 2 Hour(s)
or
THE 380 - Internship in Theatre Arts 1 - 4 Hour(s)
* 2 credits of THE380 and/or THE390

or
THE 390 - Theatre Projects 0 - 4 Hour(s)
* 2 credits of THE380 and/or THE390

Musical Theatre (12 credits)

DNC 211 - Theatre Dance 4 Hour(s)
THE 202 - Acting II: Character-Building through Performance 4 Hour(s)
or
THE 302 - Period Acting Styles 4 Hour(s)
THE 311 - Acting for the Camera 2 Hour(s)
MUS 117 - Class Voice 1 Hour(s)
* 2 credits of MUS117 or MUS169

or
MUS 169 - Voice 0 - 1 Hour(s)
* 2 credits of MUS117 or MUS169

Theatre Generalist - THGE (12 credits)

Choose 12 credits from any THE/DNC Specialization option.

DNC 211 - Theatre Dance 4 Hour(s)
THE 200 - Theatre Workshops 1 - 2 Hour(s)
THE 202 - Acting II: Character-Building through Performance 4 Hour(s)
THE 300 - Theatre Practicum 0-1 Hour(s)
THE 302 - Period Acting Styles 4 Hour(s)
THE 305 - Introduction to Stage Management 4 Hour(s)
THE 310 - Directing for the Camera 4 Hour(s)
THE 311 - Acting for the Camera 2 Hour(s)
THE 380 - Internship in Theatre Arts 1 - 4 Hour(s)
and/or
THE 390 - Theatre Projects 0 - 4 Hour(s)
*2 credit max THE 380 and/or THE 390

Theatre Generalist Direct Admit Pre-PT (4 credits)

Choose 4 credits from all THE/DNC Specialization coursework outside of THE100/300/380/390/490 and MUS117/169.

***This specialization is reserved for direct admit pre-PT students. Should a student leave the direct admit pre-PT program they must select an alternative specialization.***

DNC 211 - Theatre Dance 4 Hour(s)
THE 200 - Theatre Workshops 1 - 2 Hour(s)
THE 202 - Acting II: Character-Building through Performance 4 Hour(s)
THE 302 - Period Acting Styles 4 Hour(s)
THE 305 - Introduction to Stage Management 4 Hour(s)
THE 310 - Directing for the Camera 4 Hour(s)
THE 311 - Acting for the Camera 2 Hour(s)

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts are:

Students are required to take two modern language classes on Carroll’s campus to fulfill the BA requirement, with the exception of 1) transfer students who have completed language courses at their previous institutions, 2) Carroll students who take language courses at other institutions of higher education while enrolled at Carroll, 3) international students who come from non-English speaking countries, and 4) students from Puerto Rico. Students who have taken a language course through a dual-enrollment high school program need to take only one language course at Carroll. Neither retroactive credits nor AP credits fulfill the BA requirement. These policies reflect Carroll’s commitment to promoting cross-cultural education and fostering global citizenship.
**International students who have English as their second language should contact the Registrar concerning the Modern Language requirement.
MAT 106 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 4 Hour(s) or higher
ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
Degree requirements cannot be waived.

Note:

Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major