Faculty of Arts

Theatre Courses

TR101 Introduction to Theatre Practice 0.5

An overview of the traditions of theatre production.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

TR111 Theory and Practice of Public Performance 0.5

An examination of the experience of public performance including a wide variety of public presentations in addition to acting in the theatre.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

TR200 Theatre Practicum I 0.5

Intensive study of a particular area of production-related activities.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

TR201 Special Topics in Theatre 0.5

Exploration of some specific aspect of the craft of the theatre.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

Irregular course

TR221 Acting in the Classical Theatre 0.5

Studies in the history of staging conventions in relation to dramatic form. The focus will be on traditional and contemporary approaches to characterization in the interpretation of pre-contemporary drama.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

TR229 Acting in the Modern Theatre 0.5

Studies in the theories of performance as applied to a variety of modern plays. Textual analysis and interpretation will focus on characterization in both realistic and non-realistic dramatic forms.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

TR234 Social Action Theatre 0.5

The theories and practices of Brecht, Boal, and contemporary international theatre groups dedicated to using theatre for social change.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

Exclusion: TR201k.

TR300 Theatre Practicum II 0.5

Intensive study of a particular area of production-related activities.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

TR301* Directed Studies 1.0

An individualized project which blends literary and/or historical studies with practical exploration of some specific aspect of the craft of the theatre.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

Irregular course

TR302 Directed Studies 0.5

An individualized exploration of a particular aspect of the craft of the theatre.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

Irregular course

TR310 The Craft of the Actor 0.5

Development and application of practical skills and techniques used in acting.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

Exclusion: TR110.

5 lecture hours

TR333* The Production Company 1.0

Intensive study of production-related activities through the development and management of a season of theatrical activities in the studio theatre.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

TR334 Leadership in the Theatre 0.5

An examination of the challenges facing those who provide artistic, administrative, and production management in amateur, educational, and professional theatre.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

TR338 Theatre Technologies 0.5

An exploration of the most recent developments in technology in theatre production.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

TR347 Directing in the Theatre 0.5

An introduction to the function of the director in the modern theatre.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

Exclusion: TR349*

TR348 The Craft of the Director 0.5

Intensive study and application of the principles of directing.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

Exclusion: TR349*.

TR351 Writing for the Theatre 0.5

An introduction to writing for the theatre.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

Exclusion: TR350*.

TR352 The Craft of the Playwright 0.5

Intensive study and application of the techniques of play writing.

Prerequisite: TR101 or permission of the Co-ordinating Committee.

Exclusion: TR350*.

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