THTR 3700 - Children’s Theatre

Goals: To provide a combined study of the theories and practical processes involved in creating and presenting theatre for children.

Content: Participants for the course are selected by audition to prepare and tour a participation theatre play for children. In addition to the rehearsal and performance components of the course, there are units of study in script analysis, the development of theatre for children, types of theatre for children, performing for and with children, and an introduction to the roles that theatre can play in an educational setting.

Taught: Annually, winter term.

Prerequisite: Course participants must be cast in the touring children’s play.

Credits: 4