TEXT: Huberman, Pope & Ludwig . The Theatrical Imagination, 2nd edition

• To train an educated theatre audience
• To introduce theatre as an art form
• To study the various aspects of the theatre and the work of theatre practitioners
• To learn to appreciate the art of the theatre within the context of the historical period and society in which it exists

• Lecture and discussion
• Demonstration and audio-visual aids
• Observation and evaluation of theatre productions

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION

• 4 tests on the reading, lecture material and assigned plays
• Attendance and quiz an 2 required plays; plus any extra quizzes or projects at professor's discretion
• Class attendance: Please Note: No more than the equivalent of 1 week's classes in unexcused absences are allowed in any Intro. to Theatre class (3 for this section). Your grade will be lowered 1/3 of a letter grade for each additional absence.

EXTRA CREDIT

• 10 hours of APPROVED WORK IN ASU PRODUCTION. Improves final grade by 1/3 of a letter grade. If you work less than 10 hours you will receive no extra credit. For scenic studio work, see Eric Benson (Valborg Theatre, 2-5 pm).  For costume work, see Dot Barber (CWH 133A, 1-4 p.m.)
• ACTING IN A PLAY. Improves final grade by 1/3 of a letter grade. Audition dates are listed on the back of this page.
• ATTENDING EXTRA PRODUCTIONS. See play schedule on back for details. Improves one test grade by 1/3 of a letter grade. (On a ten point scale: approximately 1 point is added to the final grade average.) You must attend the entire performance.

NO EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE APPLIED TO A GRADE WHICH IS LESS THAN 50% OF POSSIBLE POINTS.

MAKE-UP EXAMS

• University excused
• A family emergency
• Illness
• Instructor may require verification.

REQUIRED PLAYS

You are required to see two of the following three plays and will be tested on the performances.  You may attend the remaining play as one of your extra credit performances (See Extra Credit Performances).

Buy tickets early. Week night performances do sell out!

EXTRA CREDIT PERFORMANCES

• Write a one to two page, typed paper on the play evaluating the production. (The instructor reserves the right to reject a paper which fails to meet minimum standards.)
• Attach a program and a ticket stub to the paper.
• This extra credit paper is due the second class day after the production.

TICKETS

The Valborg Theatre box office will open for the season on September 1st; hours are 2-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Plan to purchase tickets well in advance of performance--week night performances often sell out!
Valborg Box Office Phone #262-3063

You are responsible for obtaining tickets in a timely fashion. The Valborg box office will typically hold tickets for you until you can afford to pick them up, however, tickets must be picked-up at least one-half hour before performance time.

Productions in Farthing Auditorium are a part of the Performing Arts Series and must be purchased at the Farthing Auditorium Box Office (open M-F, 10-6); tickets are on sale now.
Farthing Box Office #262-4046
 

AUDITIONS
 

Bus Stop	August 18	7:00 p.m.	Valborg Theatre
Tolstoy Story Play	August 23	5:30 p.m.	CWH 105
The Good Doctor  (open only to incoming freshmen)	August 23	5:30 p.m.	CWH 105
One Acts Plays (3 one acts)	August 30	5:30 p.m.	Greer Arena Theatre
Weird and Wacky World	September 14	7:00 p.m.	CWH 105

OPEN HOUSE
Theatre and Dance                    August 18                         5:30 p.m.                   Valborg Theatre
All students interested in theatre and/or dance are invited to attend this informational meeting.  This is an opportunity to meet the faculty and student leaders and find out more about the Theatre & Dance Department.