THR 116 05 Dr M Orlowski INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE VO TECH 205 F 9 00AM 11 55PM REQUIRED TEXT Cameron Kenneth M and Patti P Gillespie The Enjoyment of Theatre Allyn Bacon COURSE DESCRIPTION from Catalog and complete with prerequisites A survey of Western theatre and drama Appreciation of theatre through the understanding of historical development and societal function Theatre architecture production costuming acting styles as well as important dramatists and reading of representative plays Objectives 1 To build positive responses to theatre 2 To gain insight into the work of actors directors and designers 3 To understand the difference between reading a play and seeing a performance 4 To learn how to evaluate a performance 5 To learn how theatre from other times shaped the theatre of today ASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMES WITH LEARNING OBJECTIVES UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE AESTHETIC EXPERIENCE AND ARTISTIC CREATIVITY Learning Objective Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements structures and processes of various artistic and creative endeavors and the value of the arts in human experience ASSIGNMENTS Readings 1 From the textbook as indicated in the schedule 2 THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller 3 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by William Shakespeare COME TO CLASS PREPARED FOR A QUIZ BASED ON THE ASSIGNED READINGS Written Assignments Two pages typed double spaced 1 A paper based on the play THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN Due February 3 2 A paper based on the play MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Due March 31 OPTIONAL MAKE MASKS FOR EXTRA CREDIT INSTRUCTOR S ATTENDANCE POLICY Regular attendance and participation is expected Failure to attend every day will seriously affect your grade Grading The grade for the class will be determined as follows 25 of the grade will be based on class participation 50 papers tests and projects 25 final exam Schedule January 13 Theatre games Getting to know each other Read chapter 3 How to Read a Play chapter 4 How to See a Play and THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller January 20 THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN Discussion of the play Film THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN Discussion of the production Read chapter 6 Making Theatre Today The Context AND chapter 10 Designers and Technicians January 27 FIELD TRIP TO JACKSON A guided tour of the Potter Center for the Performing Arts at JCC Meet me at the main entrance at 8 50 AM Bring a notebook take notes Read chapter 8 Actors February 3 An Acting Class Read chapter 4 How to See a Play AND chapter 9 Directors PAPER DUE February 10 Theatre games You are the director Read chapter 11 The Theatre of Greece February 17 Lecture The Theatre of Greece Film OEDIPUS REX Discussion of the production Read chapter 12 The Theatre of Rome February 24 Lecture The Theatre of Rome Film A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Discussion Review chapters 3 4 6 8 9 10 11 and 12 March 3 EXAM CHAPTERS 3 4 6 8 9 10 11 and 12 Read Chapter 13 AND MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING OPTIONAL Make masks for extra credit March 17 Lecture Theatre in the Middle Ages Theatre games Emblems and Simultaneity Read chapter 14 March 24 Film MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Discussion Read chapter 15 The Italian Renaissance March 31 Lecture Illusionistic Theatres I Neoclassicism and Italianate Staging Theatre games Commedia dell Arte bring masks improvise PAPER DUE April 7 English Restoration Theatre Film THE COUNTRY WIFE Discussion of the acting style Read chapter 16 April 14 Film MEDEA Discussion of the acting style Read chapter 17 Theatre and Reform 1750 1960 April 21 Lecture The American Theatre Film A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Discussion of the acting style Read Chapter 18 April 28 Regional Theatres Theatre in our Neighborhood A survey and a discussion Lecture The Acting Company Review Chapters 13 14 15 16 17 and 18 May 5 FINAL EXAM CHAPTERS 13 14 15 16 17 and 18