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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).
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| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63317R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA |  |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63302R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 18 | Ashley Eskew | DAB213 | | |
| 63303D | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 15 of 18 | OFFICE | |
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 | Canceled | MaryAnn Hu | |
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 | Canceled | |
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 | Canceled | | |||
| 63316R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |
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 | 20 of 20 | Sarah Anindo Marshall | PED207 | | |
| 63321R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 20 of 20 | OFFICE | |
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 | 11 of 20 | Anthony Lucca | MCC112 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63304D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 18 | Zakiya Young | MCC112 | | |
| 63318D | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 9 of 18 | OFFICE | |
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 | 7 of 18 | Yuka Takara, Jennifer Lin | MCC107 | | |
| 63309D | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 7 of 18 | TBA | |
Introduction to the synthesis of emotional life, voice and movement skills as the foundation for an authentic musical theatre performance.
- Prerequisite: THTE 306
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63340D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 18 | Jennifer Lin, | MCC109 | | |
| 10:00-11:50am 1:30-2:50pm | Mon, Wed MTuWThF | Randy Blair | MCC109 PED207 | ||||||
| 63341R | 001 | Lab | 3:00-4:50pm | MWF | 15 of 18 | Jared Gertner | PED207 | | |
| 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | DAB213 |
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 | 40 of 80 | Melissa Treinkman | OFFICE |  |
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 | Canceled | | |||
| 63311R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA | |