TH 0134 - Children’s Theatre

Demand 3 Credit Hours
Students will examine current philosophies, principles, and techniques of childrens theatre. Development of the individual through use of dramatic play, imagining, improvisation, and theatre games geared to K-8 curriculum. This course is applicable to classroom teaching, educational leadership, public speaking, and performers. Students will engage in age appropriate literary text adaptations, as well as curriculum building for youth in a performative, theatrical fashion. This dynamic course will explore the past, present and future of Theater for Young Audiences both domestically and abroad. Students will engage with and assess the quality of TYA in script and in performance through the lens of the artist, practitioner, educator, and producer. Course Charge: $30.00 Theatre Program Charge Prerequisites: None.