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Theater Arts Courses

These listings are sourced from Curricunet, and some courses may not be offered every semester. For additional information, contact the academic department, speak with counseling or refer to the current Class Schedule and College Catalog.

THTR 1 - Introduction to Acting    ( 3.00 - Units )
Introduction to the techniques and theories of acting, explored through improvisation, exercises and scene study. Development of the physical and psychological resources for acting including relaxation, concentration, creativity, believability, and commitment. Development of critical thinking skills associated with viewing and analyzing performances of others. Lab hours are required for rehearsal of scenes and attendance of on campus theater productions. The course provides a fun, safe, low - stress environment where students can connect with each other, be creative and have a good time, while also working on the "soft-skills" that will help them succeed in any field.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate teamwork, a responsibility toward others including being an active-listening audience member
  2. demonstrate co-operation and communication in variety of creative projects
  3. demonstrate some of the basic principles of acting by practicing and performing exercises, improvisations, and/or scene work.

THTR 2A - Intermediate Acting    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course follows THTR 1 and continues the exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes. The course will help students better prepare for participation in full scale theater productions as well as continue with other training and education options.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. demonstrate collaboration and teamwork - they will show responsibility and respect for others;
  2. demonstrate ability to analyze dramatic texts appropriate for a variety of scenes;
  3. demonstrate acting principles in complex exercises, complex scene work, character building and focus.

THTR 2B - Advanced Acting    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course builds upon skills developed through study in THTR 1 and THTR 2A. Strong emphasis will be put on developing specific three dimensional characters, strengthening acting choices and clear use of language through use of scene and monologue study and presentation. Students will work on greater emotional depth and authenticity.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. demonstrate ability to work as an active and engaged partner in scene work;
  2. demonstrate ability to build a character appropriate to scene being worked on;
  3. demonstrate ability to play and be joyous while doing good work.

THTR 3 - Improvisation for the Theater    ( 3.00 - Units )
Introduction to the techniques and theories of improvisation and its various uses in theater. Development of the ability to think quickly, develop characters, work in an ensemble, and create spontaneously through various exercises. This course is helpful for learning acting, but also for just having fun and learning to play and be spontaneous. Recommended for non-theater as well as theater majors.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Create characters for use in improvised scenes.
  2. Evaluate improvisational work of others.
  3. Perform improvisation exercises, warm-ups, and technique work.
  4. Perform improvisational scenes in front of an audience.

THTR 4B - Advanced Acting on Camera    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course builds on the skills developed in THTR 4A, deepening student's understanding of how to perform on camera with authenticity and believability. Scenes will be more complex and demanding than those at the previous level. Strong focus will be given to building an inner life that helps support the character being played and the story being told.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. hold focus on camera for duration of scene being recorded;
  2. demonstrate ability to be gracious and work with others in collaboration of recording scenes on camera;
  3. laugh, and express honest emotions when viewing, recording, or talking about the work in class.

THTR 4A - Introduction to Acting on Camera    ( 3.00 - Units )
Learn approaches for preparing, rehearsing and performing on camera that can be used for commercials, film and television work. Students will prepare and perform scenes and monologues that will be shot on camera in studio and on-location settings. May not receive credit if THTR 4 has been completed.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Work collaboratively with scene partner
  2. Prepare work creatively based on principles introduced in class
  3. memorize text in preparation for performance

THTR 5B - Intermediate Theater for Young Audiences    ( 3.00 - Units )
Participate in a theater production to be performed for local K-12 students. Plays will be cast by audition, however, everyone who enrolls will be a part of the production.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Understanding dynamics of story telling.
  2. Creation of unique character through use of voice and body, appropriate for the story being told.
  3. Ability to work as leader in theater ensemble environment.

THTR 5A - Introduction to Theater for Young Audiences    ( 3.00 - Units )
Participate in a theater production to be performed for local K-12 students. Plays will be cast by audition, however, everyone who enrolls will be a part of the production.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Students will demonstrate team work?They will show a responsibility and respect for others, including good attendance and punctuality; they will practice active- listening as audience members, they will show respect for various points of view.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate main ideas and story lines of a script.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to rehearse a play, learn lines and build characters.

THTR 6B - Advanced Movement for the Actor    ( 3.00 - Units )
Students will build on skills developed in THTR 6A. Specific areas of development will include relaxation while on stage, physical and emotional connection to characters being played, use of psychological gestures, improvisation with masks, and stage combat techniques.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. create a specific character through physicalization;
  2. develop a scene using no dialogue with a partner;
  3. perform a scene with a partner using a high level of concentration and physical specificity.

THTR 6A - Movement for the Actor    ( 3.00 - Units )
Work with a variety of physical techniques to help with the development of character, improve stage presence, command focus, be in control of the story when on stage and be more specific in your work as an actor or improvisor. Techniques include use of mask, improvisation and stage combat. Students work together to create their own scenes and performance pieces based on the work in class. May not receive credit if THTR 6 has been completed.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. perform a short scene created with partner;
  2. Perform a scene using stage combat moves based on previous instruction;
  3. Put on a mask, create an abstract shape with the body, stand with a still body but alive inside.

THTR 7 - Voice for the Actor    ( 3.00 - Units )
Development of the awareness of and access to the natural voice for use in theatrical production, and in life. Increase emotional availability and ability to communicate text clearly through breath control and articulation.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate ability to articulate clearly and clearly state words from a given text
  2. Identify period speech.
  3. Improvise.
  4. Demonstrate effective breathing necessary for performance on stage

THTR 8B - Advanced Audition Technique and the Business of Acting    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course builds on skills learned in THTR 8A. Emphasis will be put on the development of a full repertoire of monologues for a variety of audition situations. Students will finish the semester prepared to audition for professional acting work as well as actor training programs and 4 year schools. Other topics will include current trends in actor promotions, development of a professional resumes and how to prepare for professional head shots.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. select a monologue appropriate for the individual;
  2. demonstrate knowledge of audition protocol;
  3. express joy and honesty and gratitude in audition conditions.

THTR 8A - Audition Technique and the Business of Acting    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course will give students an understanding of what is required in order to be a professional actor, as well as what it takes to pursue advanced acting degrees. The main focus will be on the audition process for theater, commercials and film. Students will receive coaching on contemporary and classical monologues, and learning techniques for cold-reads during a call-back. Other topics will include resumes, headshots and the basics of actor promotions. May not receive credit if THTR 8 has been completed.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. provide critical feedback for the audition work of others;
  2. select appropriate materials for showcase auditions, create an actor "showcase", and perform short scenes in a "showcase" format;
  3. perform cold-read auditions.

THTR 10 - Introduction to Theater Arts    ( 3.00 - Units )
Focuses on the relationship of theater to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. Introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theater through play reading, discussion, films, and viewing and critiquing live theater, including required attendance at theater productions.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate clear, visionary, co-operative communication skills and teamwork
  2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in response to plays, read and/or seen
  3. Students will synthesize information gleaned from reading, lecture, discussion and visual media regarding the definition of theater and in live performance

THTR 14 - American Cultures in Theater    ( 3.00 - Units )
The history, representation and contributions of various ethnic groups in American theater and the study of theater as an instrument for expressing and understanding cultural identity. The focus will be on at least three of the following cultural groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Latin Americans and Native Americans.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the history of how multiple cultures American have been represented in and participated in the art form of Theater;
  2. Analyze the contrasts and similarities between ?cultural appropriation? and ?cultural appreciation?;
  3. Compare and contrast different genres of plays?.

THTR 15A - Introduction to Directing for Theater    ( 3.00 - Units )
Learn how to take a script from the page to the stage. This course teaches how to interpret a script and put it into motion. How to effectively communicate with actors, how to create stage pictures, how to create tension and dramatic moments are all covered. Skills learned in this course are applicable not just to theater, but to film, television and social media content as well.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Be able to create ?blocking? for a scene from a play.
  2. Be able to guide actors through a rehearsal process.
  3. Create a stage picture utilizing actors and furniture.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to control the pace of the scene.

THTR 17 - Script Analysis    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course provides techniques for reading a script in preparation for production. Focus is on principles of structural dynamics, how scripts reflect cultural and social norms and values and how to apply differing theories as actors, directors and designers for their respective contributions to projects. The first job of any theater artist is to understand the script they are working on. This course builds the ability to perceive the writer's intention in writing a script, giving students skills for bringing scripts to life in productions.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of character development in a play;
  2. find the important themes of a play;
  3. analyze a play's content for use in producing, directing, acting and designing.

THTR 21 - Introduction to Design for the Theater    ( 3.00 - Units )
Students will be offered a survey of scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, and special design needs, through demonstration, and laboratory experience.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Define and evaluate the relationship between design concepts and how they are translated and executed in production process
  2. Demonstrate and use basic skills in creating and organizing a design project from concept to execution
  3. define and distinguish between commonly used theatrical terms applied to design and the technical elements of theater production

THTR 22 - Theater Design: Costume and Makeup    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course covers two essential areas of design in theater; costumes and makeup. The course is both practical and theoretical. Through the study of different period fashion styles and silhouettes, students will learn how a costume designer makes decisions when designing costumes for a play. Basic sewing and drawing techniques will also be covered. With makeup, students will learn to apply makeup as appropriate for creating characters. Scars, Old Age makeup and other areas of makeup design will be part material covered. Although the course is focused on live theater, the principles of design taught in the course apply to film, television, and social media production as well.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Outline and analyze the basic steps necessary to coordinate and integrate the various aspects of theater production.
  2. Outline and analyze the basic steps necessary to coordinate the design of costumes for a theater production.
  3. Demonstrate and apply the basic skill necessary in applying stage makeup.

THTR 23 - Introduction to Lighting Design for Theater    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course involves the study and execution of stage lighting with emphasis on equipment, control, color and their relationship to design.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Identify and implement lighting design techniques;
  2. hang and focus lights for a theater production
  3. read and execute a light plot for theater production.

THTR 30D - Emerging Work: Advanced    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is a continuation of THTR 30C. Students build on skills for the development and production of new plays. Students have the opportunity to write, act in and direct original work. The course concludes in public performances for paying audiences. Under the guidance of professors, students learn to develop original plays from the formation of a script, through the rehearsal process, technical rehearsals and performance.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate teamwork, including showing responsibility and respect for others, good attendance and punctuality, active listening as audience members, and showing respect for various points of view;
  2. Participate and execute the development of new plays, including reading and revision;
  3. Produce, rehearse, and perform new plays for a public audience; and
  4. Develop awareness and execution of full technical and management needed for public performance, including sound, lights, set, costumes and front of house duties.

THTR 30B - Basics of Emerging Work    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is a continuation of THTR 30A. Students build on skills for the development and production of new plays. Students have the opportunity to write, act in and direct original work. The course concludes in public performances for paying audiences. Under the guidance of professors, students learn to develop original plays from the formation of a script, through the rehearsal process, technical rehearsals and performance.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Students will demonstrate TEAMWORK?They will show a responsibility and respect for others, including good attendance and punctuality; they will practice active- listening as audience members, they will show respect for various points of view.
  2. Students will participate and execute the development of new plays--reading and revision.
  3. Produce, rehearse, and perform new plays for a public audience.
  4. Develop awareness and execution of full technical and management needed for public performance, including sound, lights, set, costumes and front of house duties.

THTR 30C - Emerging Work: Intermediate    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is a continuation of THTR 30B. Students build on skills for the development and production of new plays. Students have the opportunity to write, act in and direct original work. The course concludes in public performances for paying audiences. Under the guidance of professors, students learn to develop original plays from the formation of a script, through the rehearsal process, technical rehearsals and performance.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate teamwork, including showing responsibility and respect for others, good attendance and punctuality, active listening as audience members, and showing respect for various points of view;
  2. Participate and execute the development of new plays, including reading and revision;
  3. Produce, rehearse, and perform new plays for a public audience; and
  4. Develop awareness and execution of full technical and management needed for public performance, including sound, lights, set, costumes and front of house duties.

THTR 30A - Introduction to Emerging Work    ( 3.00 - Units )
Focuses on the development and production of new plays. Students have the opportunity to write, act in and direct original work. The course concludes in public performances for paying audiences. Under the guidance of professors, students learn to develop original plays from the formation of a script, through the rehearsal process, technical rehearsals and performance.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate teamwork, including showing responsibility and respect for others, good attendance and punctuality, active listening as audience members, and showing respect for various points of view;
  2. Participate in and execute the development of new plays, including reading and revision;
  3. Produce, rehearse, and perform new plays for a public audience; and
  4. Develop awareness and execution of full technical and management needed for public performance, including sound, lights, set, costumes and front of house duties.

THTR 38A - Holiday Play    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course gives students the opportunity to participate in a stage play or podcast of a play that focuses on themes appropriate to holiday festivities. Students of all levels of experience will be given the opportunity to participate.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. work effectively in an ensemble;
  2. describe the rehearsal process of a play;
  3. discuss the communal impact of theater in a holiday context.

THTR 46 - Stagecraft    ( 3.00 - Units )
An introduction to technical theater and the creation of scenic elements. Includes basic concepts of design, use of shop tools, painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization, and career possibilities. May include stage management, lighting, and/or sound techniques. Lecture, reading, projects, and practical experience.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate facility with shop tool;
  2. practice proper safety protocol;
  3. create basic scenic constructions

THTR 47B - Mainstage Production: Acting 2    ( 3.00 - Units )
This is a continuation of THTR 47A, as students further their acting skills in a college production. This course emphasizes character development, along with objectives, actions and obstacles. The course provides instruction and supervised participation in theater rehearsal and performance in main season production or project. Enrollment is for duration of the production. Enrollment by audition only. Productions range in style, genre and period from classics like Shakespeare, to contemporary plays by current writers, and musicals, such as RENT, Guys and Dolls, etc. All roles are open until time of auditions. Audition information is available on the Chabot College Theater Arts Department website.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Participate in a fully mounted production of an established play, a show, with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights and sound elements.
  2. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  3. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  4. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.

THTR 47C - Mainstage Production: Acting 3    ( 3.00 - Units )
This is a continuation of THTR 47B for furthering a student's skill as an actor in a college production. Emphasis in this course will be on effective rehearsal techniques, generous responses, and ensemble building. The course provides instruction and supervised participation in theater rehearsal and performance in main season production or project. Enrollment is for duration of the production. Enrollment by audition only. Productions range in style, genre and period from classics like Shakespeare, to contemporary plays by current writers, and musicals, such as RENT, Guys and Dolls, etc. All roles are open until time of auditions. Audition information is available on the Chabot College Theater Arts Department website.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Participate in a fully mounted production of an established play, a show, with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights and sound elements.
  2. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  3. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  4. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.

THTR 47D - Mainstage Production: Acting 4    ( 3.00 - Units )
This is a continuation of THTR 47C, where students further develop their skills as actors in a college production. This course will emphasize the polish in performance, the evaluation of one's work and the development of a personal, creative process. The course provides instruction and supervised participation in theater rehearsal and performance in main season production or project. Enrollment is for duration of the production. Enrollment by audition only. Productions range in style, genre and period from classics like Shakespeare, to contemporary plays by current writers, and musicals, such as RENT, Guys and Dolls, etc. All roles are open until time of auditions. Audition information is available on the Chabot College Theater Arts Department website.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Participate in a fully mounted production of an established play, a show, with a complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights and sound elements.
  2. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  3. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  4. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.

THTR 47A - Mainstage Production: Acting 1    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course provides instruction and supervised participation in theater rehearsal and performance in main season production or project. Enrollment is for duration of the production. Enrollment by audition only. Productions range in style, genre and period from classics like Shakespeare, to contemporary plays by current writers, and musicals, such as RENT, Guys and Dolls, etc. All roles are open until time of auditions. Audition information is available on the Chabot College Theater Arts Department website.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Participate in a fully mounted production of an established play, a show, with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights, and sound elements.
  2. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  3. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  4. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.

THTR 48B - Mainstage Production: Technical Theater Beginning    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is a continuation of THTR 48A. Students who have taken THTR 48A will do similar work in this course, but will be given more advanced projects, based on the skills they have built in the previous course. The course work focuses primarily on the scenic and set construction aspect of mainstage plays at Chabot. Students will be introduced to a variety of building tools, as well as set construction and painting techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to be crew for mainstage shows, including running the light board and sound board for shows. This is an introductory level course, so no previous knowledge of tools, building, painting, or theater, is required. This is a requirement for students pursuing the AA, AAT or Certificate in Technical Theater.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. work as a team.
  2. build set pieces for current productions.
  3. Work in scene shop in a safe and responsible manner.
  4. Assist in design choices for scenery or props.

THTR 48A - Mainstage Production: Technical Theater Introduction    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course focuses primarily on the scenic and set construction aspect of mainstage plays at Chabot. Students will be introduced to a variety of building tools, as well as set construction and painting techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to be crew for mainstage shows, including running the light board and sound board for shows. This is an introductory level course, so no previous knowledge of tools, building, painting, or theater, is required. This is a requirement for students pursuing the AA, AAT or Certificate in Technical Theater.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. demonstrate proficiency in the skills required for a technical theater crew;
  2. execute assignment responsibilities in technical rehearsals, during production run, and strike;
  3. demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in the application of technical elements for a theater production.

THTR 48D - Mainstage Production: Technical Theater Advanced    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is a continuation of THTR 48C. Students who have taken THTR 48C will do similar work in this course, but will be given more advanced projects, based on the skills they have built in the previous course. The course work focuses primarily on the scenic and set construction aspect of mainstage plays at Chabot. Students will be introduced to a variety of building tools, as well as set construction and painting techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to be crew for mainstage shows, including running the light board and sound board for shows.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. work as a team.
  2. build set pieces for current productions.
  3. Work in scene shop in a safe and responsible manner.
  4. Assist in design choices for scenery or props.

THTR 48C - Mainstage Production: Technical Theater Intermediate    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is a continuation of THTR 48B. Students who have taken THTR 48B will do similar work in this course, but will be given more advanced projects, based on the skills they have built in the previous course. The course work focuses primarily on the scenic and set construction aspect of mainstage plays at Chabot. Students will be introduced to a variety of building tools, as well as set construction and painting techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to be crew for mainstage shows, including running the light board and sound board for shows.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. work as a team.
  2. build set pieces for current productions.
  3. Work in scene shop in a safe and responsible manner.
  4. Assist in design choices for scenery or props.

THTR 75C - Mainstage Classical Acting: Level 3    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course builds on skills learned in THTR 75B and is focused on the rehearsal and performance of a mainstage play production considered to be of the "Classics". Anyone enrolling in this course must go through an audition process and be cast in the show in order to participate in the course. The classical play chosen will be directed by Chabot faculty members who are experienced professionals in the field. Audition opportunities and sign ups can be found on our Chabot College Theater Arts web page. Classical material will include works by playwrights such as Shakespeare, Moliere and Euripides.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Participate in a fully mounted production of a classical play with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights and sound elements.
  2. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  3. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  4. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.

THTR 75D - Mainstage Classical Acting: Level 4    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course builds on skills learned in THTR 75C and is focused on the rehearsal and performance of a mainstage play production considered to be of the "Classics". Anyone enrolling in this course must go through an audition process and be cast in the show in order to participate in the course. The classical play chosen will be directed by Chabot faculty members who are experienced professionals in the field. Audition opportunities and sign ups can be found on our Chabot College Theater Arts web page. Classical material will include works by playwrights such as Shakespeare, Moliere and Euripides.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Participate in a fully mounted production of a classical play with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights and sound elements.
  2. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  3. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  4. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.

THTR 75B - Mainstage Classical Acting: Level 2    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course builds on skills learned in THTR 75A and is focused on the rehearsal and performance of a mainstage play production considered to be of the "Classics". Anyone enrolling in this course must go through an audition process and be cast in the show in order to participate in the course. The classical play chosen will be directed by Chabot faculty members who are experienced professionals in the field. Audition opportunities and sign ups can be found on our Chabot College Theater Arts web page. Classical material will include works by playwrights such as Shakespeare, Moliere and Euripides.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Participate in a fully mounted production of a classical play with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights and sound elements.
  2. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  3. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  4. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.

THTR 75A - Mainstage Classical Acting: Level 1    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is focused on the rehearsal and performance of a mainstage play production considered to be of the "Classics". Anyone enrolling in this course must go through an audition process and be cast in the show in order to participate in the course. The classical play chosen will be directed by Chabot faculty members who are experienced professionals in the field. Audition opportunities and sign ups can be found on our Chabot College Theater Arts web page. Classical material will include works by playwrights such as Shakespeare, Moliere and Euripides.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.
  2. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  3. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  4. Participate in a fully mounted production of a classical play, with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights, and sound elements.

THTR 80A - Mainstage Musical Acting: Level 1    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is focused on the rehearsal and performance of a mainstage production in the Musical Theater genre. Anyone enrolling in this course must go through an audition process and be cast in the show in order to participate in the course. The material chosen will be directed by Chabot faculty members who are experienced professionals in the field. Audition opportunities and sign ups can be found on our Chabot College Theater Arts web page. Examples of past Musical Theater productions at Chabot are Rent, In the Heights and Guys and Dolls.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.
  2. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  3. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  4. Participate in a fully mounted production of a musical, with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights, and sound elements.

THTR 80C - Mainstage Musical Acting: Level 3    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is a next level course from THTR 80B. Students will deepen their skills and knowledge, as well as increase their leadership ability, by participating in a third musical. Students will have higher expectation of professionalism and leadership and may have opportunities for larger roles. The primary focus of the course is rehearsal and performance of a mainstage production in the Musical Theater genre. Anyone enrolling in this course must go through an audition process and be cast in the show in order to participate in the course. The material chosen will be directed by Chabot faculty members who are experienced professionals in the field. Audition opportunities and sign ups can be found on our Chabot College Theater Arts web page. Examples of past Musical Theater productions at Chabot are Rent, In the Heights and Guys and Dolls.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.
  2. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  3. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  4. Participate in a fully mounted production of a musical, with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights, and sound elements.

THTR 80D - Mainstage Musical Acting: Level 4    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is a next level course from THTR 80C. Students will deepen their skills and knowledge, as well as increase their leadership ability, by participating in a fourth musical. Students will have higher expectation of professionalism and leadership and may have opportunities for larger roles. The primary focus of the course is rehearsal and performance of a mainstage production in the Musical Theater genre. Anyone enrolling in this course must go through an audition process and be cast in the show in order to participate in the course. The material chosen will be directed by Chabot faculty members who are experienced professionals in the field. Audition opportunities and sign ups can be found on our Chabot College Theater Arts web page. Examples of past Musical Theater productions at Chabot are Rent, In the Heights and Guys and Dolls.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.
  2. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  3. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  4. Participate in a fully mounted production of a musical, with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights, and sound elements.

THTR 80B - Mainstage Musical Acting: Level 2    ( 3.00 - Units )
This course is a next level course from THTR 80A. Students will deepen their skills and knowledge by participating in a second musical. Expectations of students in regards to leadership and development of their own work are higher and may include being cast in larger roles and more advanced characters. The primary focus of the course is rehearsal and performance of a mainstage production in the Musical Theater genre. Anyone enrolling in this course must go through an audition process and be cast in the show in order to participate in the course. The material chosen will be directed by Chabot faculty members who are experienced professionals in the field. Audition opportunities and sign ups can be found on our Chabot College Theater Arts web page. Examples of past Musical Theater productions at Chabot are Rent, In the Heights and Guys and Dolls.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Perform for a public audience a "run" of a show, meaning more than one performance, sometimes up to eight performances.
  2. Rehearse with various strategies and discipline.
  3. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
  4. Participate in a fully mounted production of a musical, with complete interaction with sets, costumes, lights, and sound elements.

THTR 201 - Introduction to Acting for the Mature Adult    ( Units )
Introduction to the techniques and theories of acting, explored through improvisation, exercises and scene study. Development of the physical and psychological resources for acting including relaxation, concentration, creativity, believability, and commitment. Development of critical thinking skills associated with viewing and analyzing performances of others. Lab hours are required for rehearsal of scenes and attendance of on campus theater productions. The course provides a fun, safe, low - stress environment where students can connect with each other, be creative and have a good time, while also working on the "soft-skills" that will help them succeed in any field. This course mirrors the course content of THTR 1.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. demonstrate some of the basic principles of acting by practicing and performing exercises, improvisations, and/or scence work
  2. demonstrate co-operation and communication in variety of creative projects
  3. demonstrate teamwork, a responsibility toward others including being an active-listening audience member

THTR 202 - Intermediate/Advanced Acting for the Mature Adult    ( Units )
This course follows THTR 1 (or THTR 201) and continues the exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes. The course will help students better prepare for participation in full scale theater productions as well as continue with other training and education options. This noncredit course is free, and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course mirrors the course content of THTR 2A.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. demonstrate acting principles in complex exercises, complex scene work, character building and focus.
  2. demonstrate ability to analyze dramatic texts appropriate for a variety of scenes;
  3. demonstrate collaboration and teamwork - they will show responsibility and respect for others;

THTR 203 - Improvisation for the Theater for the Mature Adult    ( Units )
Introduction to the techniques and theories of improvisation and its various uses in theater. Development of the ability to think quickly, develop characters, work in an ensemble, and create spontaneously through various exercises. This course is helpful for learning acting, but also for just having fun and learning to play and be spontaneous. Recommended for non-theater as well as theater majors. This noncredit course is free, and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course mirrors the course content of THTR 3.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Create characters for use in improvised scenes.
  2. Evaluate improvisational work of others.
  3. Perform improvisation exercises, warm-ups, and technique work.
  4. Perform improvisational scenes in front of an audience.

THTR 204 - Acting on Camera for the Mature Adult    ( Units )
Introduction to the techniques and theories of acting, explored through improvisation, exercises and scene study. Development of the physical and psychological resources for acting including relaxation, concentration, creativity, believability, and commitment. Development of critical thinking skills associated with viewing and analyzing performances of others. Lab hours are required for rehearsal of scenes and attendance of on campus theater productions. The course provides a fun, safe, low - stress environment where students can connect with each other, be creative and have a good time, while also working on the "soft-skills" that will help them succeed in any field. This noncredit course is free, and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course mirrors the course content of THTR 4A.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Work collaboratively with scene partner
  2. Prepare work creatively based on principles introduced in class
  3. memorize text in preparation for performance

THTR 206 - Movement for the Actor for the Mature Adult    ( Units )
Work with a variety of physical techniques to help with the development of character, improve stage presence, command focus, be in control of the story when on stage and be more specific in your work as an actor or improvisor. Techniques include use of mask, improvisation and stage combat. Students work together to create their own scenes and performance pieces based on the work in class. This noncredit course is free, and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course mirrors the course content of THTR 6A.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. perform a short scene created with partner;
  2. Perform a scene using stage combat moves based on previous instruction;
  3. Put on a mask, create an abstract shape with the body, stand with a still body but alive inside.

THTR 207 - Voice for the Actor for the Mature Adult    ( Units )
Development of the awareness of and access to the natural voice for use in theatrical production, and in life. Increase emotional availability and ability to communicate text clearly through breath control and articulation. This noncredit course is free, and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course mirrors the course content of THTR 7.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate ability to articulate clearly and clearly state words from a given text
  2. Identify period speech.
  3. Demonstrate effective breathing necessary for performance on stage

THTR 208 - Audition Technique and the Business of Acting for the Mature Adult    ( Units )
This course will give students an understanding of what is required in order to be a professional actor, as well as what it takes to pursue advanced acting degrees. The main focus will be on the audition process for theater, commercials and film. Students will receive coaching on contemporary and classical monologues, and learning techniques for cold-reads during a call-back. Other topics will include resumes, headshots and the basics of actor promotions. This noncredit course is free, and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course mirrors the course content of THTR 8A.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. provide critical feedback for the audition work of others;
  2. select appropriate materials for showcase auditions, create an actor "showcase", and perform short scenes in a "showcase" format;
  3. perform cold-read auditions.

THTR 210 - Introduction to Theater Arts for the Mature Adult    ( Units )
Focuses on the relationship of theater to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. Introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theater through play reading, discussion, films, and viewing and critiquing live theater, including required attendance at theater productions. This noncredit course is free, and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. Students intending to earn credit toward a degree or transfer for this course should enroll in THTR 10.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate clear, visionary, co-operative communication skills and teamwork
  2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in response to plays, read and/or seen
  3. Students will synthesize information gleaned from reading, lecture, discussion and visual media regarding the definition of theater and in live performance

THTR 217 - Script Analysis for the Mature Adult    ( Units )
This course provides techniques for reading a script in preparation for production. Focus is on principles of structural dynamics, how scripts reflect cultural and social norms and values and how to apply differing theories as actors, directors and designers for their respective contributions to projects. The first job of any theater artist is to understand the script they are working on. This course builds the ability to perceive the writer's intention in writing a script, giving students skills for bringing scripts to life in productions. This noncredit course is free, and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. Students intending to earn credit toward a degree or transfer for this course should enroll in THTR 17.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of character development in a play;
  2. find the important themes of a play;
  3. analyze a play's content for use in producing, directing, acting and designing.

THTR 230 - Emerging Work for the Mature Adult    ( Units )
Focuses on the development and production of new plays. Students have the opportunity to write, act in and direct original work. The course concludes in public performances for paying audiences. Under the guidance of professors, students learn to develop original plays from the formation of a script, through the rehearsal process, technical rehearsals and performance. This noncredit course is free, and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course mirrors the course content of THTR 30A.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
  1. Develop awareness and execution of full technical and management needed for public performance, including sound, lights, set, costumes and front of house duties.
  2. Produce, rehearse and perform new plays for a public audience.
  3. Students will participate and execute the development of new plays ? reading and revision
  4. Students will demonstrate TEAMWORK?They will show a responsibility and respect for others, including good attendance and punctuality; they will practice active- listening as audience members, they will show respect for various points of view.