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THEATRE PRACTICUM (THR 151)
Fall 2007
M-W-F 3:30 – 4:20
Olin Theatre (Auditorium)
C. Daniel Shaw
210 Olin
x 6085
[email protected]
Text: Any scripts or readings will be provided by the course instructor
 Participants will meet regularly as a production staff during scheduled class time.
These meetings will update production status, discuss and plan for upcoming events,
and assess previous activities. Class time is also devoted to stagecraft study and
practical applications within the Olin Fine Arts Center. Additionally, the class will
work theatre/art events as coordinated by the instructor (see schedule and calendar
handout).
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Practicum is a practical learning experience in selected areas of theatre
production. Students enrolled in the practicum will receive ½ course credit (2 credits)
for significant and responsible participation in a variety of theatre and fine arts related
events at the Olin Fine Arts Center and at other venues on campus. Students are to be
involved in the operations for every performance event over the course of the
semester. Involvement, in a relevant position, in the semester’s main-stage Student
Theatre Company production(s) is also essential.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES and STUDENT OUTCOMES
Upon completion, students will have:
1. Cultivated, through practical experience, a clearer understanding of the
fundamental principles used in contemporary dramatic practices.
2. Experienced the application of these fundamentals in a theatrical production.
3. Exercised their creativity, and developed further their theatrical/problem solving
talent(s).
4. Undergone a communal experience; a committed one, which produces a deep
sense of joint responsibility essential to the success of any theatrical production.
5. Developed a richer appreciation of the art and craft of live performance.
GRADING
The Performing Arts are a cooperative venture. Any endeavor in theatre cannot be
successful without the full cooperation of its participant. Hence, students will be assessed
primarily on participation throughout the semester.
Separately, participation in the main-stage Student Theatre Company production will be
– depending upon the nature of the involvement – overseen by whoever is in the appropriate
leadership position. That person will then provide an evaluation of the student’s performance
to the course instructor.
The instructor’s critique of the student, based on overall involvement, will assess such
things as their enthusiasm, initiative, problem solving skills and attitude as perceived over
the term.
Lastly, the student may be expected to present relevant research documentation to the
instructor, as it pertains to their specialized duties during the semester.
PARTICIPATION
- 50%
MAINSTAGE INVOLVEMENT - 15%
INSTRUCTOR CRITIQUES
- 25%
DOCUMENTATION
- 10%
*Completion of minimal requirements produces a passing grade.
(“C ” is a passing grade.)
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EVENT SCHEDULE
(Currently available – additional events possible…LIKELY)
Sept. 3 - Monday, 4:30, Convocation
Sept. 15 - Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Theatre Slam!
Sept. 16 & 23 – Sunday(s), evenings, potential F.F. Lyceum Film
Sept. 20 & 27 – Thursday(s) 1:00, F.F. Lyceums
Sept 20-22 & 27-29 – PLAY “The Music Lesson” – Terra Nova Theatre
Sept 30 – Sunday, Switchover
Oct. 1 & 2 – Monday & Tuesday, “GoDiva” set-up/rehearsal & performance
Oct. 5 – Friday, 8 p.m., (Homecoming) W&J Arts Series, Oni Buchanan
Oct. 5 – Art Gallery Opening, C.M. Lume
Oct. 20 – Saturday, 7:30 p.m., W&J Jazz Ensemble
Oct. 23 – Tuesday, High School Choir Festival
Oct 25 – Thursday, 1:00, F.F. Lyceum
Oct. 30 – Tuesday, 7:30, W&J Arts Series, Borealis Wind
Nov. 2 - Friday, 7:30p.m.(Family Weekend) W&J Choral and Camerata Singers
Nov. 4 - Sunday, 3 p.m., W&J Wind Ensemble
Nov. 15-17 – Thursday - Saturday, 7:30 p.m. & Saturday at 2:00 (Strike on Sunday)
W&J Student Theatre Company, “Machinal”
Nov. 29 – Thurday, 7:30, W&J Arts Series, Klingon Klez(mer)
Dec. 3 – Monday, 7:30 p.m., (Light-up Night) Joint Holiday Concert
Dec. 5 – Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Student Recognition Recital
Dec. 8 & 9 – Dance Rental?
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Please be aware – these are only performance dates. Preparations will occur in the
time periods before each event.
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Events in BOLD = big deal, full class involvement.