Theatre: Acting/Directing Track, B.A.

A. Theatre core requirements:

(33 credits)

• TA100 Script Analysis and Dramatic Literature
• TA105 Stage Craft and Lab
• TA111 Tech Lab I
• TA155 Acting I: Introduction
• TA240 Directing I
• TA299 Career Development I: Sophomore Review
• TA301 Theatre in London
• TA311 Tech Lab II
• TA322 Theatre History and Dramatic Literature to 1700
• TA323 Theatre History and Dramatic Literature since 1700
• TA360 London Page to the Stage
• TA425 Career Development II: Senior Capstone
• TA475 Dramatic Theory, Criticism, and Research

B. Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits in design/technical theatre from:

• TA270 Scene Design
• TA275 Lighting Design
• TA280 Costume Design

C. All of the following:

• TA111 Tech Lab I (1 additional semester)
• TA260 Acting II: Voice and Movement
• TA358 Acting III: London
• TA499 Graduation Project

D. One Dance Technique Class from:

• DA110 Tap I
• DA120 Jazz I
• DA130 Modern I
• DA140 Ballet I
• DA210 Tap II
• DA220 Jazz II
• DA230 Modern II
• DA240 Ballet II
• DA310 Tap III
• DA320 Jazz III
• DA330 Modern III
• DA340 Ballet III
• DA410 Tap IV
• DA420 Jazz IV
• DA430 Modern IV
• DA440 Ballet IV
• DA450 Ballet V
• DA455 Ballet VI
• DA460 Ballet VII

E. Six Rehearsal/Performance Labs:

• TA175 Rehearsal: Performance Lab
• TA375 Rehearsal: Performance Lab II
• DA175 Rehearsal Performance Lab I
• DA375 Rehearsal: Performance Lab II

F. Take appropriate directing or acting course for your area:

• TA340 Directing II
• TA470 Acting IV: Styles

G. 3 additional credits from:

• TA257 Musical Theatre I: Auditioning
• TA340 Directing II
• TA346-349 Special Topics in Theatre
• TA350 Playwriting Workshop
• TA357 Musical Theatre II: Workshop
• TA450 Arts Administration: Theory and Practice
• TA470 Acting IV: Styles

H. Not Required

• Although not required, candidates are highly encouraged to participate in the Dublin Workshop at Gaiety School of Acting (end of the London semester).

I. Not Required

• Although not required, directing candidates are highly encouraged to take TA243 Stage Management .