Arts, Letters and Science — Theatre Arts Arts, Letters and Science — Theatre Arts participation must be in at least 2 aspects of forensic experience, a radio and television experience, or theatre experience, or any combination thereof. Theatre Arts Teaching Minor Students with a teaching minor in Theatre Arts must complete: Theatre Arts 13, 30, 40, 51, 153, 154, 185, and 190. At least one course must be chosen from among the following courses in Theatre Arts: 60, 63, 140, 170. Teaching minors must participate in at least two Weber State Theatre productions before graduation is approved. Students wishing to declare a teaching minor should be assigned a minor advisor in the Department of Theatre Arts by the beginning of the junior year. WEBER STATE THEATRE PROGRAM Play Production—Play production at Weber State College is under the administrative guidance of the School of Arts, Letters and Sciences and is sponsored directly by the Department of Theatre Arts. Theatre Season—A season of plays is presented each year which includes offerings in both proscenium and flexible production. These productions combine the acting talents and services of both college and community people. Some productions are largely devoted to educational and experimental works not available in commercial theatre. Up to six plays and three music-theatre productions are offered each year in the Little Theatre and the Cellar Theatre. Other plays, prepared as an outgrowth of work in directing classes are also presented to invited audiences. In addition to class assignments, students are encouraged to prepare student-directed plays to encourage participation and development of potential actors and directors. Outstanding student-directed plays are presented in the Winter and Spring. A summer theatre program has been established as part of the Weber State summer school offering. Productions ranging from Children's Theatre to classic works have been included in this program. Recently a Summer Festival has been established which utilizes talent from the campus as well as from the community and surrounding areas. Special activities are often included in the program such as plays prepared for tour. Courses of Instruction 3. Summer Theatre Workshop-Play production on a laboratory basis. All registration by approval of instructor. Su (1-5) Staff f5. Theatre Appreciation—Critical appreciation and enjoyment of live theatre, motion pictures, and television from an audience point of view. Designed for the non-major. Limited opportunity for work on Weber State Theatre productions. Credit not allowed if student has satisfactorily completed Theatre Arts 40. A W S (3) Staff 10. Voice Fundamentals—Mechanics of voice production and word utterance for better functioning of voice, articulation, enunciation, and pronunciation. W (3) Crosland 13. Vocal Technique—Specialized training in vocal reading techniques for the Theatre Arts and Speech major. Emphasis on preparation for performance and application to specific career areas. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 10 or permission of the instructor. W (3) Crosland 14. Stage Reading—Application of vocal skills to stage and reader's theatre experience. Little known, difficult, or experimental dramatic works will be used to challenge and develop vocal artistry. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 13 or permission of the instructor. S (3) Crosland, Rowley 30. Principles of Stage Movement—Introduction to the concept of stage movement and deportment. Stress is placed upon physical awareness and rhythmic development. A (3) Elzey 33. Stage Fencing and Combat—Introduction to Stage Fencing with emphasis on foil, epee, and sabre. W (1) Elzey 37. Theatre Ballet (Formerly Theatre Arts 31)—Essentials of ballet as it relates to theatrical production. Laboratory sessions geared to preparation for current Theatre productions. S (3) Staff 140. Introduction to Theatre—Critical appreciation, development of background values, and enjoyment of live theatre productions. Credit not allowed if student has satisfactorily completed Theatre Arts 5. Primarily for majors and minors in the Theatre Arts, or Speech and Theatre Arts. Students will participate in preparation of current Weber State Theatre Productions. A (3) Rowley 51. Basic Acting: Beginning—A study of principles and techniques of stage and studio acting. Emphasis on development of acting skills. Prerequisites: Theatre Arts 30; Theatre Arts 10, 13 or departmental permission after demonstration of mastery of vocal skills. A (3) Rowley 216 217