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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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63305D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 18 | Laura Flanagan | MCC107 |  | |
| 63306R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 14 of 18 | Jenni Barber | MCC112 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63320D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 18 | Ashley Eskew | MCC109 | PDF (267691 KB) | |
Introduction to the basic musicianship and ear training essential for a Musical Theatre performer.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63301D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 20 | Anthony Lucca | MCC107 | PDF (520674 KB) | |
| 63318R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 15 of 18 | TBA | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63302D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:30pm | MTuWThF | 14 of 20 | Sarah Anindo Marshall | PED207 | | |
| 63316R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 14 of 18 | TBA | |
Introduction and development of techniques needed to transition from the script to score. Beginning with an exploration of Broadway's "Golden Age" and the examination of Sondheim and his contemporaries.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63307D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 20 | Anthony Lucca,Jared Gertner | MCC112 | | |
| 63309R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 12 of 18 | TBA | |
Movement for Musical Theatre, practicing and refining techniques and social dance forms in a studio setting.
- Prerequisite: THTE 206B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63312D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | MTuWThF | 15 of 20 | Sarah Anindo Marshall | PED207 | | |
| 63314R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | TBA | |
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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63317D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 36 of 40 | Melissa Treinkman | OFFICE | |
Exploration of popular music styles and their direct application to professional musical theatre.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Musical Theatre
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63303D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 18 | Jenni Barber,Jennifer Lin | MCC109 | | |
| 63304R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 9 of 18 | TBA | |
Survey and analysis of musical films from the 1960s to the present towards the creation of an original musical project.
- Prerequisite: THTR 480A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Musical Theatre
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63310D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 20 | Randy Blair | MCC109 | PDF (310745 KB) | |
| 63311R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 9 of 20 | TBA | |
Development of a broad range of vocal book material to reflect the versatility of the performer.
- 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 | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 9 of 20 | Sarah Anindo Marshall | DAB213 | |
Studies in selected areas of theatre art. Intensive practice in role and script interpretation and its psychological relationship to the audience.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principles, Pedagogies and Practice: The SDA Playbook | ||||||||||
| 63313D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Friday | 115 of 140 | Laura Flanagan | THH201 | | |