Spring 2024

Dramatic Arts Expanded (THTE)

• D class assignments available; URL: http://dramaticarts.usc.edu/.
• Information regarding "D" clearance courses can be found here: sdastudents.usc.edu. At the start of each term, students interested in a course that is at capacity or requires "D" clearance are encouraged to attend the first class. Per the approval of the instructor, students will then be able to submit a "D-Clearance Approval" form found here: sdastudents.usc.edu. For further questions regarding our courses, please email sdainfo@usc.edu, call (213) 740-1286 or visit DAB-301 (Office of Admissions & Student Services).

THTE 107: Foundations of Vocal Performance (2.0 units, max 4)

Exploration of the foundations of vocal technique in a group setting, with an emphasis on musical theatre repertoire.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63301R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16	Melissa Treinkman	MCC111

THTE 201aL: Acting for Musical Theatre (4.0 units)

Analysis and investigation of role interpretation and character development by working on two or more scenes from the same play. Introduction of techniques to unlock objectives based on the text.

• Prerequisite: THTR 120B and THTR 125
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Musical Theatre

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63302D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	10 of 18	Ashley Eskew	MCC109
63303D	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	10 of 18		OFFICE

THTE 201b: Acting for Musical Theatre (4.0 units)

Continuation of analysis and investigation of role interpretation and character development by working on two or more scenes from the same play. Introduction of techniques to unlock objectives for character creation.

• Prerequisite: THTE 201A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Musical Theatre

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63305D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 18	MaryAnn Hu	MCC112

THTE 203: Speech (2.0 units)

A guided study of dialect acquisition.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Musical Theatre

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63307D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 18	Laura Flanagan	MCC107

THTE 206aL: Movement for Musical Theatre (4.0 units)

Introduction to foundational skills in musical theatre movement, including safe alignment and a movement vocabulary.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63315D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:30pm	MTuWThF	0 of 20	Sarah Anindo Marshall	PED207	PDF (231417 KB)
63316R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE

THTE 206bL: Movement for Musical Theatre (4.0 units)

Introduction to foundational skills for musical theatre movement, including safe alignment and a movement vocabulary.

• Prerequisite: THTE 206A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63320D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:30pm	MTuWThF	16 of 18	Sarah Anindo Marshall	PED207
63321R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	16 of 18		OFFICE

THTE 208: Musicianship for Musical Theatre Actors II (3.0 units)

Continued development of the foundations of musicianship necessary for a career in musical theatre.

• Prerequisite: THTE 107
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63314D	001	Lecture	9:00-10:50am	Mon, Wed	17 of 20	Anthony Lucca	MCC112	PDF (556986 KB)

THTE 301L: Script, Score and Choreography (2.0 units)

Study of the musical comedy and the connection between script, score and choreography.

• Prerequisite: THTR 120A and THTR 120B and THTR 125
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Musical Theatre

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63308D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	9 of 18	Anthony Lucca,Ashley Eskew	MCC107	PDF (163169 KB)
63309R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	9 of 18		TBA

THTE 354: Musical Theatre Individual Instruction (1.0 units, max 6)

Introduction to foundational healthy vocal performance/singing skills needed to sustain a career in the musical theatre.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts
• Note: Sp24 available for BFA MT majors only.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63313D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	49 of 80	Melissa Treinkman	OFFICE

THTE 406: New Musical Theatre Workshop (2.0 units)

Exploration of the process of collaboration for musical theatre through a series of structured writing exercises to create new works.

• Prerequisite: THTR 125
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Musical Theatre

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63310D	001	Lecture	1:00-2:50pm	Tue, Thu	0 of 18		MCC112
63311R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 18		OFFICE

THTE 407: Building Your Cabaret (2.0 units)

Development of skills needed to create a solo musical cabaret performance.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Musical Theatre

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63306D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 18	Jared Gertner	MCC111