Timeroom: Spring 2024

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 663 (01) - Theatre Dance III

Theatre Dance III

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 50409
Special Fees: $24.00

This dance technique class is an extension of THDA 563. Students will become seasoned in contemporary jazz, musical theatre style jazz and tap dance. Technical execution, choreographic artistry and improvisation will be explored. Class open to both majors and non-majors.

Section Comments: Class meets in the Newman Dance Studio.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

Instructors: Mary Marino

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	10:40am - 12:00pm	NHH G60

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 665 (01) - Aerial DanceII

Aerial Dance II

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 18
CRN: 50633
Special Fees: $20.00

The study of aerial arts including two and one point trapeze and fabric. Class open to both majors and non-majors.

Section Comments: Class meets in the Newman Dance Studio.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Instructors: Gay Nardone

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	12:10pm - 2:00pm	NHH G60

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 700 (01) - Musical Theatre Voice III

Musical Theatre Voice III

Credits: 1.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 51145

This course is a continuation of THDA 600: Musical Theatre Voice II. Students continue to develop their skills of vocal technique, analysis, and performance established in Musical Theatre Voice II, while focusing these skills towards their application in auditioning for, and performing in, professional theatre.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

Only listed majors in section: THEATRE, THEATRE:ACT&DIR, THEATRE:ACTING, THEATRE:DANCE, THEATRE:DES&TEC, THEATRE:MUSTHEA, THEATRE:SECTHED, THEATRE:THEAEDU, THEATRE:YTHDRAM

Instructors: Melissa Manseau

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 727 (01) - Methods of Teaching Theatre

Methods of Teaching Theatre

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 56385

This course is the culminating experience for theatre education. The purpose is to provide practical information and skills that theatre teachers will use as source material for the classroom and to prepare for the education job search. Students will examine a variety of teaching models in order to articulate a personal teaching philosophy, write comprehensive semester curricula and course syllabi, and create an extracurricular program plan and philosophy.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): THDA 627

Cross listed with : THDA 827.01

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Raina Ames

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	2:10pm - 4:00pm	PCAC M118

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 755 (01) - Musical Theatre Repertoire

Musical Theatre Repertoire

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 54721

Students learn to integrate and expand on techniques in previous acting, musical theatre, and voice classes, with special emphasis given to audition techniques, repertoire expansion and specialization, and in-depth analysis of the business and personal requirements necessary to be a successful artist in the professional theatre.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): THDA 551 and THDA 555

Instructors: Thomas Alsip, Melissa Manseau

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PCAC M213
Final Exam	5/10/2024	5/10/2024	F	3:30pm - 5:30pm	PCAC M213

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 759 (01) - Acting: Period and Style

Acting: Period and Style

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 56386
Special Fees: $24.00

Techniques of style analysis and period research. For the first time in the students' undergraduate actor training, students synthesize their basic actor training with the heightened language and archetypal characterization inherent in the classical theatre of the ancient Greeks, the Commedia dell' Arte, the Renaissance, the Neoclassical period, and the Restoration period.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): THDA 551 and THDA 552 and (THDA 436 or THDA 438)

Instructors: Aimee Blesing

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	PCAC M118

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 791 (01) - Internship in Theatre and Dance

Internship in Theatre & Dance

Credits: 2.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50875

Fieldwork with a regional or touring theatre or with a theatre education program. This advanced-level internship allows the student to experience a professional theatre/theatre education setting prior to graduation. Normally supervised by a qualified theatre professional, with frequent consultation with a faculty sponsor. Written report required. May be part- or full-time with credits assigned accordingly.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 795 (01) - Independent Study

Independent Study

Credits: 1.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50414

Advanced individual study. Specific independent study opportunities are sometimes posted in the Theatre and Dance Department Office. Project, which includes a substantial piece of writing, must be developed with supervising instructor.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): THDA 795W

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 795W (01) - Independent Study

Independent Study

Credits: 1.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50840

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): THDA 795

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 796 (01) - Independent Study

Independent Study

Credits: 1.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50694

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): THDA 796W

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA