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B.A. Theatre Arts

Theater arts major, theater arts program at Nazareth College of Rochester, NY

Theater arts major, theater arts program at Nazareth College of Rochester, NY

Alumni Spotlight

Mary Tiballi, theater arts alumni. The theater arts major (theater arts program) is part of the Theater Arts Department at Nazareth College of Rochester, NY.Mary Tiballi '06
"The theatre program at Naz has given me so much: an appreciation for every area of production, an amazing support system of professional artists, and countless memories that I will forever cherish." See More

Nazareth Strengths

Example Careers/Outcomes

  • Dramaturg
  • Stage Manager
  • Stage Director
  • Production Designer
  • Actor
  • Talent Agent
  • Theatre Reviewer
  • Teacher

Internships/Field Experiences

  • Meg Pantera The Agency
  • KSR Talent Agency
  • Oregon Cabaret Theatre
  • Playhouse on Park, CT

Graduate Schools/Employers

  •  Julliard
  • The Hartford Stage Company
  • Yale University
  • Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

The objective of Nazareth's Theatre Arts program is to prepare students for further study of and work toward a career in theatre. The program hones students' talents and prepares them for a life in the arts.


Students must study a variety of areas in theatre, from technical and design courses to acting and directing. These courses offer a thorough grounding in the history of theatre and the various philosophies behind theatre works, as well as the ability to analyze plays for production. Students may specialize to a limited degree in these areas and concentrate in some areas to a limited extent (such as acting, technical theatre, design, or history).

The Theatre Arts department gives a broad and thorough preparation in the most important areas of theatre, while the College educates students in thinking and awareness of the world and its heritages.

The department expects its majors to be committed to all of their courses. It further expects a commitment to the Theatre Arts program and to the maintenance of a positive, cooperative attitude among students and their co-workers and teachers—particularly in production work.

Courses of Study

Dramaturgy

Courses

  • Introduction to Theatre
    • Theatre History I
    • Theatre History II
    • Play Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Acting
    • Characterization
    • Styles of Acting
    • Shakespeare in Performance
  • Technical Theatre I
    • Scenic Design (or Costume or Lighting Design)
    • Stage Management
  • 2 dance technique classes
    • Choreography
    • Directing
    • Senior Seminar
  • Laboratory production work
    • 1 prep lab
    • 1 runcrew lab
    • Dramaturgy
    • Acting lab (by audition)
    • Stage Management
    • Assistant Directing
  • Senior Comprehensive: Producing and directing student or self directed slot

Directing

This area of expertise requires well rounded liberal arts training in the humanities with a major in theatre. The following track of courses should be supplemented with history, literature, psychology and philosophy in your core liberal art studies. Knowledge in Art History and study abroad is also highly recommended. Further training at the graduate level is essential.

Courses

  • Introduction to Theatre
    • Theatre History I
    • Theatre History II
    • Play Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Acting
    • Characterization
    • Styles of Acting
    • Shakespeare in Performance
  • Technical Theatre I
    • Scenic Design (or Costume or Lighting Design)
    • Stage Management
  • 2 dance technique classes
    • Choreography
    • Directing
    • Senior Seminar
  • Laboratory production work
    • 1 prep lab
    • 1 runcrew lab
    • 2 acting labs (by audition)
    • Stage Management
    • Assistant Directing
    • Dramaturgy
  • Senior Comprehensive: Producing and directing student or self directed slot

Stage Management

Courses

  • Introduction to Theatre
  • Theatre History I
  • Theatre History II
  • Play Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Acting
  • Directing
  • Senior Seminar
  • Tech I
  • Tech II
  • Stage Management
  • Lighting Design
  • Scene Design
  • 2 Semesters of Dance
  • History of Period Styles or Fashion History
  • Organizational Management (in Business)
  • Production Work
  • Scenic Prep Lab
  • ASM
  • Wardrobe
  • 1 performance (by audition)
  • Sound Engineering
  • Stage Management (straight play and musical)
  • Employment and Internship
  • 4 years in costumes and scenic shops
  • 2+ years on AC staff
  • Internship(s) in ASM or SM in off site theatre
  • Senior Comprehensive: Stage Management
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