Timeroom: Fall 2024

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 570 (01) - Movement & Vocal Production

Movement & Vocal Production

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 16217
Special Fees: $20.00

Expansion of the student's body-voice awareness, utilizing basic theories and lessons of Lessac Kinesensics and other somatic voice and body practices. Students will build breath-body connection and capacity, expand resonance and articulation, explore body alignment and expressiveness to build a foundation for a healthy and dynamic body-voice for stage and screen performance.

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

Prerequisite(s): THDA 551

Equivalent(s): THDA 470

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

Instructors: Aimee Blesing

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	NHH G60

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 576 (01) - Pointe

Pointe

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 11080

This class is taught at an intermediate level focusing on developing pointe technique and artistry. Classical variations are incorporated to study the history of ballet through practical application. 1-2 years of pointe technique required. If interested in beginning the study of pointe technique, contact the instructor. Open to both majors and non-majors.

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

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

Instructors: Susan Endrizzi

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	NHH 140

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 583 (01) - Introduction to Puppetry

Introduction to Puppetry

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 22
CRN: 12480
Special Fees: $25.00

Introduces the art of puppetry for general appreciation, entertainment, application in the classroom, and as a therapeutic tool. Emphasis on constructing a variety of puppets (e.g., hand, rod, shadow, and scarf) and adapting literary sources for scripts and performance.

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

Attributes: Fine&PerformingArts(Discovery)

Instructors: Carol Fisher

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MW	1:10pm - 2:30pm	PCAC M213

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 583 (02) - Introduction to Puppetry

Introduction to Puppetry

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 22
CRN: 12481
Special Fees: $25.00

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

Attributes: Fine&PerformingArts(Discovery)

Instructors: Carol Fisher

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MW	11:40am - 1:00pm	PCAC M213

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 589 (01) - Practicum

Practicum

Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 100
CRN: 11199

The practicum ensures a breadth of experience in the major, including sets, costumes, lighting, props, box office, marketing, and performing. Students must register for practicum every semester. They are notified of their practicum assignment at the beginning of each semester.

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

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

Equivalent(s): THDA 689

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 600 (01) - Musical Theatre Voice II

Musical Theatre Voice II

Credits: 0.0 or 1.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 13202

This course is a continuation of THDA 500: Musical Theatre Voice I. Students build on the groundwork in vocal technique, analysis, and performance established in Musical Theatre Voice I and continue to explore and develop these skills.

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

Instructors: Melissa Manseau

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 640W (01) - Playwriting

Playwriting

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 11442
Special Fees: $24.00

To illuminate and guide each student through the art and craft of writing for performance. This course explores the fundamental principles needed to build a realistic play that is intended to be produced upon the stage. Though the course is built around the construction of plays, the principles, writing exercises, readings, and other assignments serve as a solid base for any form of dialogue driven writing.

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

Equivalent(s): THDA 540, THDA 540W, THDA 750

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Nina Morrison

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCAC M316

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Course Description

What makes a great play great? What stories need to be told on stage now? This collaborative writing workshop will investigate the essential skills for playwrights including creating dynamic characters, dramatic action, and dialogue that makes us lean in to listen. We will analyze the dramatic techniques of modern masters as well as acclaimed contemporary playwrights. Through interactive exercises and assignments each student will develop their own unique playwriting voice. Everyone will hear newly written pages out loud – absolutely essential for playwrights – and receive constructive feedback. Classes will be a mix of writing exercises, lectures on craft, in-depth analysis of classic and contemporary plays, and discussions of student work, culminating in the creation of original one-act plays.

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 655 (01) - Musical Theatre Scene Study

Musical Theatre Scene Study

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 13203

Builds on and expands the techniques learned in Acting I and Musical Theatre Voice I, with a special emphasis on partner work and scene study.

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

Prerequisite(s): THDA 551 and THDA 555

Instructors: Thomas Alsip

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	PCAC DB06

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 662 (01) - Ballet III

Ballet III

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 24
CRN: 13325

Advanced-level course in technique. Open to both majors and non-majors.

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

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

Instructors: Assaf Benchetrit

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	2:10pm - 4:00pm	NHH 140

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 663 (01) - Theatre Dance III

Theatre Dance III

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 10507
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.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor 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
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	10:40am - 12:00pm	NHH G60