THA 185 - Children’s Theater Ensemble

1 credit hour - Three hours weekly; one term.
Rehearsal and performance of dramatic literature aimed at youth audiences. Programs are prepared for both on and off-campus presentations. Students must audition or interview for slots in class during the first week of the term in which they desire to enroll. Course may be repeated a total of two credit hours.

Course Outcomes:

Determine necessary tasks in order to produce a touring ensemble.
- Acquire the script/reading used for the production
- Access the needs of the play
- Access the restrictions of the format
Adapt the script and technical elements to fit the restrictions of touring
- Ascertain the necessity of each item
- Determine which elements can be reduced/removed
- Prioritize the order for construction
Construct the technical elements for the show
- Build scenic pieces
Assemble the show and rehearse
- Assemble the technical elements
- Rehearse the play with technical elements
Interact with the audience
- Perform the show in schools
- Discuss play with audience
- Evaluate the play with the audience
Evaluate the sucess of the production
- Draw conclusions about sucess/failure of each show
- Accept responsibility for successes/failures
- Apply lessons learned