Announcing 2016-17

Theatre Auditions

In The HEIGHTS Directed by Nick Gabriel, ACT Conservatory Guest Artist

Shakespeare’s shimmering comedy From Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda

Nov 28-Dec 2Performances April 27-30

Twelfth Night

Directed by Daniel Larlham

Aug 30-Sept 1Performances Nov 3-6

Saint Mary’s Theatre Program practices culturally inclusive casting. We welcome first-years, transfers and beginners. All roles are open. 

Sign up (and more info) at the box office window of LeFevre Theatre.

Daniel Larlham dl15@stmarys-ca.edu Rebecca Engle rengle@stmarys-ca.edu

Love Theatre? Many of our courses areWhether you are considering the major or just dance, sing, or crew, we have options for you. And in most cases, you can also earn

great for first-years.love to act,

Core Curriculum credit.

Perfa 33 Acting I: Principles of PerformanceBOTH Artistic Analysis and Creative Practice

An introduction to the theory, history, and styles of realistic acting with emphasis on personalization, script analysis, and the dynamics of performance. No prerequisites.

Perfa 01 Perceiving the Performing ArtsArtistic Analysis

Professional artists in the fields of dance, music and theatre introduce students to the fundamental concepts of their respective disciplines. Students go to Bay Area performances in each art form studied. No prerequisites.

Perfa 35 Theatre Masterpieces: Western Drama(0.5 credit)

Discussion and analysis of masterworks of dramatic literature. No prerequisites.

Perfa 42 Introduction to Technical Theatre(0.5 credit), Creative Practice

Covers the basics of the theatrical production process, welcoming students with little or no experience to the world “behind the scenes.” No prerequisites.

Perfa 50 Interactive TheatreALL the following: Artistic Analysis, Creative Practice, The Common Good, Community Engagement

An introduction for actors and non-actors to the performance practice and underlying philosophy (“Theatre of the Oppressed”) of the radical theatre-maker Augusto Boal. No prerequisites.

Perfa 162 DirectingArtistic Analysis and Creative Practice designations will be sought

Offers a hands-on investigation of the art of directing for the stage. Prerequisites may be waived with instructor permission.

Check out these great 0.25 credit courses in Theatre: Perfa 37-01 Stage CombatCore Credit: AU, Creative Practice

This course will cover the basics of unarmed stage combat while stressing safety, partnership and telling the story of the fight. No prerequisites.

Perfa 37-02 Musical Theatre/CabaretCore Credit: AU, Creative Practice

Supported by both a singing and an acting coach, students will explore the character behind the song lyric, and learn to make expressive physical choices connecting sung “thoughts” to space, image and listener. No prerequisites.

Perfa 47 Lighting Design for DanceCore Credit: AU, Creative Practice

In this course, students learn the basics of lighting technology and design for dance. Students enrolled in this course develop all designs for the fall mainstage dance concert. No prerequisites.

Perfa 142 Technical Theatre PracticumCore Credit: AU, Creative Practice

Quarter, half, or full credit is available for participation as a member of the stage crew running Performing Arts mainstage productions. Prerequisite may be waived with consent of instructor.

Did you know? You can add 0.25 courses on your own. There is no overload charge for 0.25 courses, and they are FREE. 0.25 courses count towards total credits needed for graduation. Just register before the end of Add-Drop period.

Saint Mary’s Theatre Program offers degrees in two academic areas of study,

The Theatre is both flexible and achievable, requiring

Interested in Majoring or Minoring in Theatre? Contact Program Director Rebecca Engle rengle@stmarys-ca.edu

Performance and Theatre StudiesDesign and Technical Theatre

just 7 academic creditsminor

THEATRE: Performance and Theatre Studies major Typical first year plan: for first-years entering Fall 2016

Freshman Year Fall 2016 Jan Spring 2017

Core requirement: Mathematical or Scientific Understanding or Elective

Jan Term elective

[Lower D

ivision] Core requirement:

Collegiate Seminar 01: Critical Strategies and Great Questions

English 4 (or ENG 3 if placed at this level)

English 5

Major requirement: Acting I (Perfa 33)

Full-credit course

Major requirement (.5 x2): Intro to Tech Theatre (Perfa 42 for .5) and Theatre Mastperpieces: Western Drama (Perfa 35 for .5)

Major requirement: Perceiving the Performing Arts (Perfa 1)

Advising comments/suggestions: This advising plan does not include the Foreign Language Requirement, which varies from student to student. Freshmen interested in Performance and Theatre Studies are also encouraged to take Perfa 37 Acting Lab, a free .25 credit course which counts toward the major or minor. In Fall 2016 we are offering Stage Combat and Musical Theatre/Cabaret. In Spring 2017 the topic is TBD. Majors take four (.25 x 4) Acting Labs over the course of four years; the topic varies semester by semester. Perfa 132 (Play in Production) and Perfa 142 (Theatre Production Practicum) are open to freshmen, and both fulfill a major requirements. (Majors are required to accrue 1.0 credits in Perfa 132 and .50 units in Perfa 142 before graduation.) Students may enroll for .25, .5 or 1.0 credits in any semester for work on the mainstage production; concurrent enrollment in the prerequisite for Perfa 142—Perfa 42—is suggested.

THEATRE: Design & Technical Theatre Major Typical first-year plan: for first-years entering Fall 2016

Freshman Fall 2016 Jan Spring 2017

Core Requirement: English 4 (or ENG 3 if placed at this level)

Jan Term elective

[Lower D

ivision] Core Requirement:

English 5

Core requirement: Mathematical OR Scientific Understanding OR Elective

Core Requirement: Collegiate Seminar 1: Critical Strategies and Great Questions

Core requirement: Engaging the World

Full credit course

Major requirement: (0.5 x2) Intro to Tech Theatre (Perfa 42 for 0.5) and Theatre Masterpieces: Western Drama (Perfa 35 for 0.5)

Major/Core (AU) requirement: Perceiving the Performing Arts (Perfa 1)

Advising comments/suggestions: This advising plan does not include the Foreign Language Requirement, which varies from student to student. Freshmen interested in Design and Technical Theatre are encouraged to take Perfa 47: Tech Lab, a free 0.25 course which counts toward the major or minor. Majors take four (.25 x 4) over the course of four years, and the topic varies semester by semester. In 2016-2017 we are offering Lighting Design for Dance in the fall. The spring topic is to be determined. Prospective majors or minors may enroll in Perfa 142 (Technical Theatre Practicum) for .25, .5 or 1.0 credits in any semester, for technical work on the mainstage production. The course is open to freshmen and fulfills a major requirement. Concurrent enrollment in the prerequisite, Perfa 42, is suggested.