Professors: Pruis (Co-Chair), Potts (Executive Director of Festival Playhouse), Thomas (Co-Chair), Menta (Emeritus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dedicated to the liberal arts traditions and innovations of Kalamazoo College, the Department of Theatre Arts offers students access to the collaborative nature of drama through the integration of both creative and analytical courses, production laboratories, internships, and individualized projects. By studying the wealth of worldwide theatre traditions reflecting the pluralism in our society and the interdependence of all peoples and cultures, students gain the research tools for self-discovery; informed, critical thinking; the ability to take action on their ideas and responsibilities; and the development of the kind of self-esteem and values that will lead them as artists toward enjoying a lifelong journey of personal growth and inquiry in a climate whereby each may learn to speak with his or her own voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open to all, majors and nonmajors alike, theatre arts productions emphasize both personal and skill development in acting, design, stage management,\u00a0arts management, technical areas, and directing. The productions also serve as creative activities for students and enjoyable, thought-provoking entertainment for audiences. The academic program focuses upon a wide range of dramatic styles, encouraging students to understand the breadth of dramatic literature from the classical to the most contemporary. Experiential components are clearly linked with classroom studies and offer involvement with the Festival Playhouse Company, drama study in Belfast, Ireland, student projects in the experimental Dungeon Theatre, placement with regional and professional theatres, and opportunity for participation in the GLCA New York Arts Program. Students interested in these opportunities should consult with department faculty regarding options and prerequisites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ten units are required. Each completed requirement will only count toward 1 major requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Another option is that a third theatre history course may substitute for the one dramatic literature course. Appropriate courses taken at Study Abroad Centers may also be eligible.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout their four years, theatre arts majors must distribute each 1\/4 unit in a different area of production (acting, stage management, costuming, lighting, scenery, sound, properties, etc.) Non-majors are also encouraged to apply for this practicum and register for \u00bc credit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The department believes strongly in the importance of interdisciplinary studies as a means of directly enriching a theatre focus and highly recommends cognate courses in the arts, literature, history, international area studies, writing, and women and gender studies. All majors and minors must complete one unit of THEA 200 as a graduation requirement, which is a regular part of their theatre production involvement. Please see the department faculty for specific instructions to complete the THEA 200 unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Six units are required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All courses for the theatre minor must be taken on campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Any two additional units in theatre arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students should meet with department faculty when selecting this minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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