A study of plays both as literature and as texts for stage presentation. The course will include practical work in studio sessions.

Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses

Advanced acting and an introduction to the fundamentals of directing. Lectures on dramatic and theatrical theory, and the analysis of representative plays; workshops on acting and directing, including the presentation of scenes; participation in the current Theatre Program season.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [THTR 1220] and written consent of instructor.

Attributes: Humanities

An introduction to the backstage arts and crafts of the Theatre: set, props, and costume design and construction; lighting and sound design and execution; stage management; company management. Practical projects required in conjunction with the current Theatre Program season, the nature of the projects to be determined by the student's interests and the needs of the Program.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [THTR 1220] and written consent of instructor.

Attributes: Humanities

Two special workshops, such as voice, stage movement, mime, or directing, from the Prairie Theatre Exchange Adult Program and approved in advance by the University of Manitoba Theatre Program. Students may hold credit for only two of: THTR 2170 or THTR 2180 or THTR 2490.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [THTR 1220] and written consent of the Theatre program chair.

Attributes: Humanities

Two special workshop courses, other than those credited for THTR 2170, from the Prairie Theatre Exchange Adult Program and approved in advance by the University of Manitoba Theatre Program. Students may hold credit for only two of: THTR 2170 or THTR 2180 or THTR 2490.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [THTR 1220] and written consent of the Theatre program chair.

Attributes: Humanities

This course offers an introduction to Indigenous theatre in the location now known as Canada. The plays to be studied will include work from several Indigenous nations. Class instruction will model respectful and culturally attentive engagement with Indigenous practices and worldviews. Consult the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media website for more details.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [one of THTR 1220, ENGL 1200, ENGL 1201, ENGL 1300, or ENGL 1301] or [ENGL 1400 (the former ENGL 1310) and ENGL 1340].

Attributes: Humanities

This course aims at developing critical and analytic skills specific to the understanding of dramatic texts, through an introduction to key concepts, terminology and critical methods.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [THTR 1220 or ENGL 1200 or ENGL 1201 or ENGL 1300 or ENGL 1301] or written consent of instructor.

Attributes: Humanities

A study of plays, theatre architecture, dramatic theory, acting theory, and the social context in which theatre was presented in an era in the history of the theatre (e.g. Classical Greek and Roman, British Medieval and Tudor, Restoration and Seventeenth Century French).

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [THTR 1220] or written consent of instructor.

Attributes: Humanities

An alternative method of taking THTR 2170 or THTR 2180. Two special workshops, other than those credited for THTR 2170 or THTR 2180, taken one each term in a single academic year, from the Prairie Theatre Exchange Adult Program and approved in advance by the University of Manitoba Theatre Program. Students may hold credit for only two of: THTR 2170 or THTR 2180 or THTR 2490.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [THTR 1220] and written consent of the Theatre program chair.

Attributes: Humanities

An extensive examination of selected topics that will vary from year to year, depending upon the needs and interests of the instructor and students. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [THTR 1220] or written consent of instructor.

Attributes: Humanities

(Lab required) This is an advanced course in performance creation with focuses on acting, design and/or technical theatre, that builds on introductory and intermediate skills and refines them through performance. Within the structure of this course students may focus on the creation of a role, including voice and physical performance skills; a particular design element such as set, costumes, sound, lights, props, or video projection; or a technical theatre role, such as stage management or front of house. Through rehearsal, production, and public performance each student will expand and develop their approach to one or several roles in the theatre. The course content will vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: THTR 1220. Pre- or corequisite: THTR 2150 or THTR 2160.

Attributes: Humanities

Studies in major theories of drama, performance and its reception from Aristotle to the present day. Theories will be studied in conjunction with an in-depth analysis of a number of dramatic texts.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [THTR 2470 or ENGL 2960 or ENGL 2961] or written consent of instructor.

Attributes: Humanities

Explores the works of a significant playwright or group of playwrights, the appropriate dramatic theory/ies, the production and performance style involved. Students may be required to direct, act and/or design. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [THTR 2150] or [six credit hours from: THTR 2170 or THTR 2180 or THTR 2490] or written consent of instructor.

Attributes: Humanities

An extensive examination of selected topics that will vary from year to year, depending upon the needs and interests of the instructor and students. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of instructor.

Attributes: Humanities

Theatre Practicum in which the student works with a professional mentor on a production at the Prairie Theatre Exchange. Openings contingent on a match between student's theatrical field and interest and PTE's needs.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [six credit hours from: THTR 2150 or THTR 2160 or THTR 2170 or THTR 2180 or THTR 2490] and written consent of the Theatre program chair.

Attributes: Humanities

Theatre Practicum in which the student works with a professional mentor on a production at the Prairie Theatre Exchange. Openings contingent on a match between student's theatrical field and interest and PTE's needs.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [six credit hours from: THTR 2150 or THTR 2160 or THTR 2170 or THTR 2180 or THTR 2490; and written consent of the Theatre program chair.

Attributes: Humanities