I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in theatre history and dramatic literature, primarily in the modern era (post-1800). I also teach a dramatic theory and criticism course. I study theater and performance in relation to U.S. copyright law. I have a new project related to the development of admission fees in U.S. and U.K. theatre. I teach courses in disability studies through the Humanities program. I have developed/directed plays with adults with developmental disabilities. I also write plays, some of which have been produced.
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Dramatic literature, theory, and criticism, copyright, disability studies
HUMN 3930 - Humanities Internship
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Students gain academic credit and professional experience working in museums, galleries, arts administration, and publishing. They work 3-18 hours per week with their professional supervisor and meet regularly with a faculty advisor who determines the reading and writing requirements. An interview with faculty advisor is required.
THTR 1009 - Theatre and Society
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Spring 2018
Explores the importance of telling (and listening) to stories from the stages of the world; in theatre we learn what people value in their time and place. Investigates the range of genres of theatre in today's society and how theatrical artwork is devised and presented. Ideal for non-majors.
THTR 1019 - Script Laboratory: Text Analysis and Practice for the Theatre
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Fall 2018
Introduces fundamental methods of text analysis for performance. Equips theatre makers with common vocabulary and concepts to more effectively communicate when collaborating with other artists. Provides tools for analyzing any narrative art form.
THTR 3033 - Production Research and Practicum: Acting
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
Allows students to undertake an acting project, either within the major season or approved departmental production. Requires detailed preparational research, rehearsal commitments, and public presentation of theories and concepts in practice. Following the performance, students present written reports and evaluations. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.
THTR 4149 - Theatre Internship
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
Provides opportunities for theatre majors to explore career opportunities in theatre fields other than, or in addition to, those with performance emphasis. Students apply knowledge and skills developed in their major studies to a practical work experience. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended requisite: 30 credit hours in THTR.
THTR 5011 - Seminar: Theory and Criticism
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Fall 2019
Studies theories and criticisms of drama and theatrical performances from Plato to post-modernism.
THTR 6003 - Production Research and Practicum: Acting
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Allows students to undertake an acting project, normally within the major theatre season, that requires detailed preparatory research, testing of ideas, and public presentation. Students work under faculty supervision and prepare a written report and evaluation of the research, rehearsal, and performance process. Recommended restriction: advanced studies in acting and advisor approval.
THTR 6021 - On-Stage Studies: Shakespeare
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Spring 2020
Studies Elizabethan and Jacobean dramatic texts as playscripts for performance, with particular attention to contemporary Shakespeare criticism and landmark Shakespeare productions over the last two centuries.
THTR 6041 - On-Stage Studies: Global Modern Theatre
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Spring 2019
Studies global theatre from 1600 to 1950, with particular attention paid to critical and scholarly responses to landmark productions of classics from the period.
THTR 6051 - Production Research and Practicum: Directing
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Advanced study of theory and practice of stage directing through examination of the work of leading directors, analysis of texts and classroom exercise. Instructor consent required.
THTR 6091 - Production Research and Practicum: Dramaturgy
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Students undertake a dramaturgical project, normally within the major season, requiring detailed preparatory research, testing of ideas, and public presentation of theories and concepts in practice. Students work under faculty supervision and prepare a documented written report of their project. Recommended restriction: advanced course work in dramatic literature and advisor approval.
