Fall 2025

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
63300D	001	Lecture	9:00-10:50am	Monday	0 of 20		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.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63305D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	0 of 18		MCC107
63306R	001	Lab	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	0 of 18		MCC112

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63320D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	0 of 18		MCC109

THTE 205L: Musicianship for Musical Theatre Actors I (1.0 unit)

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	0 of 20		MCC107
63318R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 18		TBA

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
63302D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:30pm	MTuWThF	0 of 20		PED207
63324D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE
63316R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 18		TBA

THTE 306L: Movement for Musical Theatre II (4.0 units)

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	0 of 20		PED207
63321D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE
63314R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		TBA
63322D	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 18		OFFICE

THTE 350aL: Musical Theatre Integration Workshop II (7.0 units)

Building upon techniques introduced and developed in THTE 340L and practice applying those skills to heighten dramatic text for musical theatre.

• Prerequisite: THTE 306 and THTE 340
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63325D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63317D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 40		OFFICE

THTE 403L: Contemporary Scene Into Song (2.0 units)

Exploration of popular music styles and their direct application to professional musical theatre.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63303D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tue, Thu	0 of 18		MCC109
63308D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 18		TBA
63304R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 18		TBA
63319D	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 18		OFFICE

THTE 408L: Movie Musical Development (2.0 units)

Survey and analysis of musical films from the 1960s to the present towards the creation of an original musical project.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63310D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	0 of 20		MCC109
63311R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		TBA

THTE 420: Musical Theatre Repertoire (2.0 units)

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	0 of 20		DAB213

THTE 498: Special Topics (1.0-8.0 units, max 8)

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	0 of 140		THH201