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DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCETHEATRE PROGRAMMajor in Theatre - Acting and Directing | Major in Theatre - Theatre Design and Technology | Major in Musical Theatre, Theatre Emphasis | Major in Theatre - Secondary Teaching Certification | Theatre Minor Chair: Penelope Hasekoester (936) 294-1330 Faculty: Gregg Buck, Ron Destro, Kristina Hanssen, Maureen McIntyre, Thomas Prior, Eric Marsh , David McTier Website: www.shsu.edu/~drm_www/ Theatre reflects the human condition in the study of a wide range of behavior, relationships, periods of history, social configurations and aesthetic styles. Involvement in this collaborative art form finds students growing in theatre skills and techniques, better understanding themselves, solving problems, working within a group and meeting production deadlines. A theatre major first studies each area of the theatre to gain substantial knowledge of acting, technical theatre, costuming, lighting and scenic design, stage makeup, history, criticism, and directing. From that background, a person can specialize in one of these areas with additional coursework in theatre, and in such fields as music, dance, art, industrial education, radio and television, or teacher education. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs are available in musical theatre, acting and directing, design and technical theatre, and secondary education. Students have the opportunity to act in shows every semester. As they develop expertise in areas of their primary interests, advanced students are chosen to stage manage, to design lights, sets, costumes, sound, makeup, and to direct for major productions. Productions are staged in either the large, 396-seat proscenium theatre or the 90-seat thrust theatre. The theatres themselves, as well as the scene and costume shops are equipped with excellent technical equipment. Guest directors and professional workshops provide students additional contacts with other people in professional theatre. The proximity to Houston also allows students exposure to many venues of professional theatre, opera, dance, film and other forms of entertainment. Academic Programs
HighlightsThe Theatre and Musical Theatre programs at Sam Houston State University:
The program also holds memberships and participates in:
Career OpportunitiesGraduates of the theatre program are well prepared for rewarding careers in professional or educational theatre or for graduate school. Suggested MinorsThere is no minor required for a BFA in Theatre. Student Organizations
Internships/ApprenticeshipsThe Sam Houston State University Department of Theatre and Dance has a professional apprenticeship program with Theatre Under The Stars, Houston. This apprenticeship allows Sam Houston State University students to work with the Humphrey’s School of Musical Theatre and to work with Theatre Under The Stars in a performance as well as an arts administration capacity. ScholarshipsScholarships are available through the theatre program for theatre and musical theatre majors. Performance, technical and design auditions are held each spring for freshman and transfer students entering in the fall. Continuing scholarships are available for application toward the end of each semester. Contact the Department or visit the website for further information. Student assistantships are available for advanced theatre students who work in scenery, properties, costuming, lighting and management. Curriculum Required Courses for Major
All theatre majors are required to register for THR 114 or 314, theatre workshop, for 6 semesters. Musical theatre majors with a theatre emphasis are required to register for 4 semester hours of production crew. Musical theatre majors with a dance or music emphasis are required to register for 2 hours of production crew. These semester hours do not reduce the requirements for 3-hour courses necessary for the major. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Acting and Directing consists of the following requirements: 66 hours of theatre, 114 for two semesters, 314 for four semesters, 160, 161, 162, 164, 230, 231, 232, 265, 268, 337, 360, 369, 370, 372, and 433, one design course from 334, 430 or 461; 460 or 471, 463, 466, 467, 3 hours of advanced theatre electives, 6 hours of art, 3 hours of music and 6 hours of dance, plus a 42 hour core and 9 additional hours of English. A minor is not required in this degree program. Major in Theatre, Acting and Directing Emphasis
Major in Theatre – Design and Technology A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Design and Technology consists of 66 hours of theatre. 114 for two semesters, 314 for four semesters, 160, 161, 162, 164, 230, 231 or 268, 260, 261, 331, 334, 337, 360, 362, 460 or 471, 463, 465, and 466, 9 hours of advanced theatre electives, 9 hours of art, an additional 9 hours of english, 2 hours of dance, plus 42 hours of core. No music is required.
Major in Musical Theatre, Theatre Emphasis A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre is available with an emphasis in theatre, music, or dance. The theatre emphasis requires 48 hours of theatre, 16 to 27 hours of dance and 24 hours of music. The dance emphasis requires 30 to 48 hours of dance, 31 hours of theatre, and 24 hours of music. The music emphasis requires 40 hours of music, 31 hours of theatre, and 19 to 27 hours of dance. Entry into the musical theatre program is by audition only, and those auditions are scheduled toward the end of every semester. Contact the Theatre Program for information.
* Repeated for credit every semester. Major in Theatre A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with secondary teaching certification requires a minor in another academic area (18-24 hrs.) beyond the courses listed below.
Theatre Minor. A minor in theatre usually consists of the following courses: 2 courses from 160, 161 or 162; 164, 230, 231, 268, 460 and 466, plus 3 hours of THR 114 or 314. University Theatre: Auditions for productions are open to all students. The Theatre operates in conjunction with theatre workshop for which one hour of credit per semester may be received. |