About the Program
Professors: James Bazewicz (chair), Daniel LaPenta
Associate Professors: Rosemary McLaughlin
Assistant Professors: Lisa Brenner, Christopher Ceraso, Andrew Elliott, LucyAnn Saltzman (adjunct/speech)
Lecturers: Cheryl Clark (adjunct/dance), Damon DiMarco (adjunct), Sue Ann Estevez (adjunct/film), Rodney Gilbert (adjunct), Jamie Richards (adjunct)
The Theatre Arts department at Drew is dedicated to a broad-based study of the history, literature, theory, and practice of theatre and its various disciplines in the context of an overall liberal arts education, through classroom study and an extensive, co-curricular production program that centers on student involvement and leadership in all of the theatrical arts.
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Requirements for the Major (45-47 Credits)
I. Required Courses (30 credits)
THEA 15/The Art of the Play (4)
THEA 25/Introduction to Theatre Technology (4)
THEA 26/Introduction to Theatre Design (4)
THEA 35/Introduction to Acting and Directing (4)
THEA 55/Introduction to Playwriting (4)
THEA 109/Theatre History I: Origins to the Renaissance (4)
THEA 110/Theatre History II: Restoration Through World War I (4)
THEA 111/Theatre History III: 20th Century to the Present (2)
II. Dramatic Literature (2-4 credits)
THEA 64/Show: Business (2)
THEA 65/Women in the Theatre (4, 4)
THEA 165/The Stage and Its Plays (2)
THEA 169/British Political Drama (London) (4)
III. Practical Application (3 credits in any combination)
THEA 185/Theatre Practice (1)
THEA 186/Problems in Theatre Design (1)
THEA 187/Problems in Stage Managing (1)
THEA 188/Theatre Practice: Dance (1)
IV. Electives (8 credits)
At least 8 credits to be selected in consultation with and approved by the major advisor.
V. At least two (2) credits in dance chosen from DAN 2,24,62, or 123.
VI. Active participation in the department's production program is required.
Majors must receive program credit in at least one production activity during each semester spent on campus.
VII. Majors are also expected to attend all departmental productions, both major and workshop, and all special departmental meetings and functions.
These functions include departmental strikes and postproduction discussions.
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Requirements for the Minor (26 Credits)
The following schedule of courses provides a solid core of classroom study with some practical experience:
I. Required Courses (24 credits)
THEA 15/The Art of the Play (4)
THEA 25/Introduction to Theatre Technology (4)
THEA 35/Introduction to Acting and Directing (4)
THEA 55/Introduction to Playwriting (4)
THEA 109/Theatre History I: Origins to the Renaissance (4)
THEA 110/Theatre History II: Restoration Through World War I (4)
II. Practical Application (2 credits in any combination)
THEA 185/Theatre Practice (1)
THEA 186/Problems in Theatre Design (1)
THEA 187/Problems in Stage Managing (1)
THEA 188/Theatre Practice: Dance (1)
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Requirements for the Arts Administration and Museology Minor with Emphasis in Theatre (26 Credits)
This program is highly recommended for those interested in theatre management and nonprofit arts organization work.
All students must take 26 to 28 credits, a total of 7 courses-3 Administration and Society, 2 Communications and Culture, 1 disciplinary core and 1 internship. No more than 8 credits may be at the lower level. Students without a disciplinary background should take at least two regular courses in one of the disciplines in conjunction with this minor.
I. Administration and Society (12 credits)
ANTH 4/Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (4)
ECON 5/Microeconomics (4)
REL 127/Business Ethics (4)
SOC 117/Sociology of Management (4)
II. Communications and Culture (6-8 credits)
CSCI 2/Impact of Computing Technology (4)
ENG 65/Business Writing (4)
LING 10/Language, Communication, and Culture (4)
HUM 21/Culture and Exchange (2)
SOC 110/Sociology of Mass Communications (4)
THEA 64/Show: Business (2)
III. Disciplinary Core (4 credits)
Students choose one of the following in consultation with their disciplinary advisor.
ANTH/ARTHST 55/Museums and Society (4)
THEA/MUS 75/Introduction to Performing Arts Administration (4)
IV. Required Internship in the Area of Interest (4 credits)
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Off-Campus Program
Drew London Semester
The London Semester, offered in the spring semester annually, allows students to explore political and social change in Britain. Courses focus on the interplay of British history and politics, and literary and theatrical portrayals of social and political themes. The program is directed by a Drew faculty member, and classes are taught by a continuing staff of distinguished British faculty. Field trips to political meetings, party conferences, theatres, and museums, along with guest speakers from British political, literary, and theatrical life, are a regular feature of the academic program. Students live in apartments prearranged by the program staff. A variety of cultural activities and special events introduce the students to the cultural life of London.
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