The 18-credit minor in Theatre informs, instills, and acquaints students with the basic principles of theatre arts. The student who minors in theatre will be well-informed and prepared to utilized not only the theory, but the application skills acquired that may be applicable in many job markets.
Summary of Requirements:
Required Courses (6 credits – courses offered every fall):
SH 333/TH 333 – Introduction to Theater and Drama (3)
SH 335/TH 335 – Children’s Theater (3)
Electives (12 credits):
SH 336/TH 336 – Drama in Performance (3)
SH 337/TH 337 – Technical Theater (3)
SH 338/TH 338 – Creative Drama (3)
SH 340/TH 340 – History of the American Musical Theater (3)
SH/MG 453/TH/MG 453 – Theater Management: Principles of Performing Arts Management (3)
English Courses that count toward minor requirements:
EN 225C – Classical Literature (3)
EN 352 – Studies in Tragedy (3)
EN 353 – Studies in Drama (3)
EN 445 – 446 Shakespeare I, II (3) (3)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. James Filippelli, Assistant Professor of Fine and Performing Arts
(845) 848 – 4081 or james.filippelli@dc.edu
