Timeroom: Spring 2025

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 600 (01) - Musical Theatre Voice II

Musical Theatre Voice II

Credits: 1.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 51008

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.

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

Instructors: Melissa Manseau

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 652 (01) - Scene Design

Scene Design

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 56192
Special Fees: $140.00

Scene design from script to finished design. Both aesthetic and practical viewpoints considered. Emphasis on presentational techniques: study of perspective and finished rendering.

Instructors: Szu-Feng Chen

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCAC M213

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 662 (01) - Ballet III

Ballet III

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 50348

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

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

Instructors: Assaf Benchetrit

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	MW	2:10pm - 4:00pm	NHH 140

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 663 (01) - Theatre Dance III

Theatre Dance III

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 50349
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.

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
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	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 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 18
CRN: 50545
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.

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
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	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 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 51009

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
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 742 (01) - Directing II

Directing II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 56193
Special Fees: $24.00

In-depth study of the theory and practice of stage direction for the advanced student. Builds on 741, Directing. Students strengthen and expand their existing knowledge of the subject area. Exploration focuses on three areas of directorial communication: application to periods and styles, exploration of avant-garde theory, and directorial technique. Concludes with a major project mounted for public performance.

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

Prerequisite(s): THDA 741

Instructors: David Kaye

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	MWF	3:40pm - 5:00pm	PCAC M118

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 755 (01) - Musical Theatre Repertoire

Musical Theatre Repertoire

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 53559

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
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PCAC M213

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 758 (01) - Acting III

Acting III

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 56194
Special Fees: $64.00

Applies the principles and techniques acquired by students in THDA 551 and THDA 552 to various genres, such as epic and absurdist, and to mediums such as television and film. Special attention is given to characterization beyond the student's standard range and the development of the actor as a creative artist, using the techniques of such methodologists as Lacoq, Laban, and Grotowski.

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

Prerequisite(s): THDA 551 and THDA 552

Instructors: David Kaye

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	MWF	12:40pm - 2:00pm	PCAC M118

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 786 (01) - Dance Pedagogy

Dance Pedagogy

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 56195

Methods course that focuses on the art and science of teaching the movement forms of ballet, modern, jazz and tap. Designed to prepare students who are seeking dance certification with a M.Ed. or a M.A.T., or who wish to open their own studio. Provides background into the nature of teaching, standards that make up good teaching, awareness of National/State standards, and study and practice of lesson plans in K-12 school curricula or private studios.

Instructors: Assaf Benchetrit

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	NHH 140