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East Stroudsburg University
Fine Arts Room 207
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 422-3694
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Department Chair
Theatre

Stephanie Daventry French
sfrench@po-box.esu.edu
(570)422-3790

 

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THTR 511 Fine Arts and Ideas (3:3:0)
Members of the art, music, and theatre faculties offer this integrated study of humanistic values in the visual and performing arts. Students will have the opportunity to focus on specialized areas of interest through discussion and research. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree or permission of instructor. The course is also offered as ART 511 or MUS 511. (Not regularly offered)

THTR 520 Myth and Ritual in Theatre (3:3:0)
This course explores myth and ritual as they relate to theatre both in is primitive foundations and in its modern applications. The use of masks and various primary aspects of theatre and acting will be examined. The course will culminate in an informal performance, reflecting elemental acting skills as they relate to mythological and ritualistic foundations of theatre. No previous acting experience is necessary. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete a project based on appropriate research. (Not regularly offered)

THTR 561 Summer Theatre Workshop (Semester hours arranged)
Students who enroll in this intensive Theatre Workshop will participate in all phases of theatre productions. Workshop students will participate in weekly critique sessions. Both self and group evaluative techniques will be utilized. Guest critics will be invited as participants in the critique sessions. The individual student’s participation in the workshop will be tailored to individual needs and abilities. (Not regularly offered)

THTR 577 Independent Study in Theatre (Semester hours arranged)
Under the auspices of a qualified member of the theatre faculty of the Graduate School, the student pursues a pattern of readings, study, and research resulting in a project related to professional knowledge and understanding in theatre. Topics should be established prior to enrollment. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair. (Not regularly offered)

 

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