a c a d e m i c p r o g r a m sCollege of Arts and Sciences - Curriculum Guide
Theatre
Janet Bobcean, MFA, Associate Professor and Chair
Associate Professors
Nancy Kindelan, PhD
Del Lewis, MFA
Jerrold A. Phillips, PhD
Clinical Lecturer
Theodore D. Janello, MAThe study of theatre-as performance, visual expression, text, theory, and history-at Northeastern University balances production theory and practice. In the theatre production laboratory, students (majors and nonmajors) are involved in experiential learning that synthesizes the ideas, theories, and practices studied in the classroom. All theatre majors participate in laboratory and public performances.
A theatre major may petition to enter one of three concentrations: performance, production, or generalist. Opportunities exist for independent projects, internships, and co-op experiences.
Theatre majors may pursue advanced study in graduate or professional programs, careers as theatre practitioners, or careers in theatre education.
See course descriptions for more information.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Curriculum
THE 1100, Introduction to Theatre Arts; THE 1106, THE 1107, Theatre History 1 and 2; THE 1149, Script Analysis; THE 1150, Acting 1 (majors section); THE 1180, Concepts of Direction; THE 1206, THE 1207, Technical Theatre 1 and 2; THE 1212, Introduction to Theatrical Design; THE 1300, Acting 2; THE 1370, Rehearsal and Performance (general); THE 1370 Rehearsal and Performance (experiential education requirement); and THE 1800, THE 1801, THE 1802, and THE 1803, Theatre Practicum 1, 2, 3, and 4.
All theatre majors should select the following courses in their freshman year: (fall quarter) THE 1100, Introduction to Theatre Arts; THE 1150, Acting 1 (majors section); and THE 1800, Theatre Practicum 1; (winter quarter) THE 1206, Technical Theatre 1; (spring quarter) THE 1207, Technical Theatre 2 and THE 1801, Theatre Practicum 2.
After completing 32 quarter hours, theatre majors may choose to be theatre generalists or to concentrate in production or performance. Admission to a concentration is by petition or audition.
Theatre generalist. THE 1370, Rehearsal and Performance (general); two tech/design courses; two performance courses; and two history/literature/criticism courses.
Concentration in production. THE 1208, Technical Theatre 3; THE 1209, Theatrical Drafting; THE 1370, Rehearsal and Performance (production area); two tech/design courses; and two history/literature/criticism courses.
Concentration in performance. THE 1155, Voice for the Theatre; THE 1160, Movement 1; THE 1301, THE 1302, Acting 3 and 4; THE 1370, Rehearsal and Performance (performance area); and two history/literature/criticism courses.
Committed electives. All majors: ART 1101, History of Art Since 1400, should become a committed elective for all majors; ENG 1658, Introduction to Shakespeare, should be taken by majors to fulfill a category III core curriculum requirement. Performance concentration majors must take 4 quarter hours of dance, gymnastics, or fencing.
All students must complete the arts and sciences core curriculum and the experiential education requirement.
Minor Curriculum
THE 1100, Introduction to Theatre Arts; THE 1106, THE 1107, Theatre History 1 and 2; THE 1150, Acting 1 (majors section; fall quarter); THE 1206, THE 1207, Technical Theatre 1 and 2; THE 1300, Acting 2; THE 1370, Rehearsal and Performance (general); and THE 1800, THE 1801, Theatre Practicum 1 and 2. Laboratory practice in technical theatre and performance, in conjunction with the course work, is required.
Music majors who wish to minor in musical theatre must take the following courses: THE 1100, Introduction to Theatre Arts; THE 1111, American Musical Theatre; THE 1149, Script Analysis; THE 1150, Acting 1 (majors section; fall quarter); THE 1160, Movement 1; THE 1300, Acting 2; THE 1325, Musical Theatre Technique; THE 1800, THE 1801, THE 1802, and THE 1803, Theatre Practicum 1, 2, 3, and 4. Laboratory practice in technical theatre and performance, in conjunction with the course work, is required.