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THEA 275: 3 hrs.
Introduction to Theatre Arts
General introduction to the art of theatre. Principles of play criticism and elements of play production. Analysis and discussion of various types of drama from structural, thematic, aesthetic, and diverse cultural perspectives. Prerequisite for THEA 491, Play Direction, and fulfills the Liberal Studies Aesthetic Modes of Inquiry requirement. Offered each semester.

THEA 370: 3 hrs.
Solo Performance Seminar
A laboratory exploration of current trends in monologue drama: this course combines creative composition, performance and study of texts from feminist performance art to multi-character performances by artists such as Anna Deveare Smith and Spaulding Gray. Prerequisite: THEA 275 or THEA 277.