The Theatre and Dance Department at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is a newly activated program. Theatre courses will be offered in both the Fall and Spring semesters of the 2002-2003 academic year, and Dance courses are projected for 2003-2004. The University of Missouri-St. Louis has presented theatrical productions in each of the last four academic years, including Man of La Mancha (1999), Pirates of Penzance (2000), El Capitan (2001) and The 1940's Radio Hour (2002).
Courses planned for the 2002-2003 academic year include Fundamentals of Acting, Introduction to Theatre, and Advanced acting. Curricular planning is under way for a degree program in theatre. For further information concerning theatre at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, contact the College of Fine Arts and communication office.
Course Descriptions
21(1210) Fundamentals of Acting (3)
Oral and physical communication of a role through improvisations, exercises, and scene work. Emphasis on modern representational method with some attention given to other styles.
80(1800) Introduction to the Theatre (3)
A study of theatre as an art form, emphasizing the audience's appreciation of the art of the playwright, actor, director, and designer. Study of major periods, genres, and plays from classical to modern times.
222(3222) Advanced Acting (3)
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Acting 21(1210). Laboratory-discussion course emphasizing role analysis, scene study, characterization, and ensemble acting.