Requirements for the Major (51 credits)

I. Core (35 credits)

Complete all of the following:

• course - The Art of the Play

• course - Theatre Technology

• course - Introduction to Acting

• course - Introduction to Directing

• course - Theatre Histories I: Global Perspectives

• course - Theatre Design

• course - Playwriting

• course - Theatre Practice: Shop Technician

• course - Theatre History II: Representing Truth on Stage

• course - Dramaturgy

II. Theatre & Representation (4 credits)

Complete 4 credits from the selection below:

• course - Women in Theatre

• course - Special Topics in Dramatic Literature

• course - Special Topics in Dramatic Literature

• course - Contemporary Performance and Critical Theory

• course - Black Theatre

• course - Enter Laughing: On Women, Men and Comedy

• course - British Political Drama (London)

III. Dance (2 credits)

Complete 2 credits from the selection below:

• course - Beginning Movement Studies

• course - Beginning Ballet

• course - Tap

• course - Introduction to Afro Fusion Dance and Culture

• course - Intermediate Movement Studies

• course - Intermediate Ballet

• course - Movement for the Musical Stage

• course - Special Topics in Dance

• course - Afro Fusion Dance and Culture

• course - Choreography and Performance Studies

• course - Special Topics in Dance

IV. Concentrations (10 credits)

In addition to the core requirements for the Theatre Major, 10 credits from an area of concentration in the Theatre and Dance curriculum with a minimum of 4 credits at the upper level.

To be selected in consultation with and approved by the major advisor in preparation for the senior capstone.

Students who opt not to pursue a concentration may still earn a BA in Theatre by completing 10 elective credits from any of the following areas comprising 8 credits of coursework and 2 credits of theatre practice.

1. Performance

Complete 8 credits from the selection below:

• course - Beginning Movement Studies

• course - Beginning Ballet

• course - Tap

• course - Introduction to Afro Fusion Dance and Culture

• course - Intermediate Movement Studies

• course - Intermediate Ballet

• course - Movement for the Musical Stage

• course - Special Topics in Dance

• course - Afro Fusion Dance and Culture

• course - Choreography and Performance Studies

• course - Special Topics in Dance

• course - The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Apprenticeship/ Internship

• course - Actor’s Lab: Monologues I

• course - Actors’ Lab: Scenes I

• course - Movement for the Actor

• course - The Actor’s Voice

• course - Advanced Acting: Technique

• course - Actors’ Lab: Scenes II

• course - Advanced Acting: Special Topics

• course - Theatre Arts Fall: New York City Colloquium

• course - Theatre Arts Spring: New York City Performance and Residency

• course- Being a Theatre Professional

Plus at least two credits from the following:

• course - Theatre Practice: Acting - Sets One or Two

• course - Theatre Practice: Dance

• course - Theatre Practice: Acting - Sets Three or Four

• course - Theatre Practice: Out of the Box Festival

2. Design and Technology

Complete 8 credits from the selection below:

• course - Scene Painting

• course - Advanced Theatre Technology

• course - Historic Research for Theatrical Production

• course- Creative Collaboration

• course - Graphic Communication for the Theatre

• course - Sound Design for the Theatre Arts

• course - Advanced Set Design

• course - Advanced Lighting Design

• course - Advanced Costume Design

• course - Theatre Arts Fall: New York City Colloquium

• course - Theatre Arts Spring: New York City Performance and Residency

• course- Being a Theatre Professional

Plus at least two credits from the following:

• course - Theatre Practice: Design - Sets One or Two

• course - Theatre Practice: Design for Dance

• course - Theatre Practice: Electrician/Technical Director - Sets One or Two

• course - Theatre Practice: Design- Sets Three or Four

• course - Theatre Practice: Out of the Box Festival

• course - Theatre Practice: Electrician/Technical Director - Sets Three or Four

3. Playwriting & Dramaturgy

Complete 8 credits from the selection below:

• course - Show: Business

• course - Women in Theatre

• course - Special Topics in Dramatic Literature

• course - Special Topics in Dramatic Literature

• course - Contemporary Performance and Critical Theory

• course - Advanced Playwriting

• course - Black Theatre

• course - Selected Topics in Dramatic Literature

• course - Enter Laughing: On Women, Men and Comedy

• course - London Semester Interdisciplinary Colloquium

• course - British Political Drama

• course - Theatre Arts Fall: New York City Colloquium

• course - Theatre Arts Spring: New York City Performance and Residency

• course- Being a Theatre Professional

Plus at least two credits from the following:

• course - Theatre Practice: Playwriting (can be repeated for credit)

• course - Theatre Practice: Dramaturgy (can be repeated for credit)

• course - Theatre Practice: Out of the Box Festival

• course - THEA Practice: Dramaturgy - Sets Three or Four (can be repeated for credit)

4. Directing & Stage Management

Complete 8 credits from the selection below:

• course - Introduction to Stage Management - Sets One or Two

• course - Introduction to Stage Management - Sets Three or Four

• course - Intermediate Directing

• course - Performing Arts Administration

• course - Choreography and Performance Studies

• course - Theatre Arts Fall: New York City Colloquium

• course - Theatre Arts Spring: New York City Performance and Residency

• course- Being a Theatre Professional

Plus at least two credits from the following:

• course - Theatre Practice: Stage Management - Sets One or Two (can be repeated for credit)

• course - Theatre Practice: Stage Management - Sets Three or Four (can be repeated for credit)

• course - Theatre Practice: Out of the Box Festival

• course - Advanced Directing (can be repeated for credit)

5. Applied Performance & Community Engagement

Complete all of the following:

• course - Theatre Practice: Applied Performance

8 credits from the selection below:

• course- Applied Performance: Addressing Sexual Harassment, Violence, and Discrimination through Interactive Performance

• course - Theatre in The Community: The Newark Collaboration

• course - Special Topics in Applied Performance

• course - Theatre Arts Spring: New York City Performance and Residency

• course- Being a Theatre Professional

Plus at least one credit from the following:

• course - Theatre Practice: Dramaturgy

• course - Theatre Practice: Out of the Box Festival

• course - THEA Practice: Dramaturgy - Sets Three or Four