Theatre

Subject abbreviation: THEA College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

D. Eric Barr, M.F.A., Chair Department Office, 121 Arts

• (951) 827-3343; theatre.ucr.edu

Professors D. Eric Barr, M.F.A. Richard Hornby, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus Richard D. Risso, Ph.D. Associative Professors Rickerby Hinds, M.F.A. Robin Russin, M.F.A. Assistant Professors Charles Evered, M.F.A. Erith Jaffe-Berg, Ph.D. Stuart Krieger, B.A. Haibo Yu, M.F.A. ** Lecturers Bonnie Cherrie, M.F.A. Glen Dunzweiler, M.F.A. Marc L. Longlois, M.F.A.

The Department of Theatre offers a B.A. in Theatre. The major focuses on three broad areas of theatre — its literature, history, and criticism; performance, design, direction, and technology; and the elements of production. Students have the opportunity to write, per- form, direct, and design. Four stages are avail- able for rehearsals and performances: the 500- seat proscenium University Theatre, the new 150-seat Studio Theatre in the Arts building with state-of-the-moment equipment for facili- ties, the 120-seat Rehearsal Lab, and the 50- seat Barn Theatre.

Students are able to practice acting in faculty- directed shows, student productions, and class presentations. Special projects and studies are offered for advanced students to produce an original work or to study in more depth acting, Theatre / 403 directing, scenic design, or playwriting.

As part of the Theatre Department’s ongoing goal to provide a comprehensive and world-class pro- gram in the performing arts, a new Writing Track has been created for students who are primarily interested in pursuing the goal of writing for the performing arts. In addition to taking classes in playwriting and screenwriting, students will be able to take advantage of the department’s active production environment, which is a necessary component of any playwriting or screenwriting education. As Theatre majors in a writing track, student playwrights and screenwriters will be able to take classes in writing for the performing arts, acting, directing, and other production classes as requirements rather than having to fit them in as often-unavailable electives.

Student assistantships, work-study, Gluck Fel low - ships, and scholarships such as the Chan cellor’s Performance Award are available to students. For further information or a department tour, call the Theatre Department, (951) 827-3343.

See Undergraduate Studies section.

See College of Human ities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Colleges and Programs section.

The major requirements for the B.A. degree in Theatre are as follows:

Track 1: General Theatre

Upper-division requirements (64 units)

• 1. Literature, History, Criticism requirement

• a) THEA 100, THEA 120A, THEA 120B,

THEA 120C

• b) Twelve (12) units from THEA 121,

THEA 122, THEA 124A, THEA 124B, THEA 125 (E-Z), THEA 126A, THEA 126B, THEA 127, THEA 191 (E-Z), or any other course in dramatic literature approved by the Chair

• 2. Performance, Direction, Playwriting, Screen -

writing, Design, and Theatre Technology requirement

• a) THEA 101, THEA 102, THEA 109

• b) Twelve (12) units from THEA 110A,

THEA 110B, THEA 111A, THEA 111B, THEA 112E, THEA 113 (E-Z), THEA 132, THEA 133, THEA 135, THEA 141, THEA 142, THEA 143, THEA 144, THEA 145, THEA 150A, THEA 150B, THEA 164A/CRWT 164A, THEA 164B/CRWT 164B, THEA 164C/CRWT 164C, THEA 166A/CRWT 166A/MCS 166A, THEA 166B/CRWT 166B/MCS 166B, THEA 166C/CRWT 166C/MCS 166C, THEA 176/ANTH 128/AST 128/ DNCE 128/MUS 128, THEA 180 (E-Z)

• 3. Production requirement

Twelve (12) units of THEA 170 with two (2) units from each of the following areas: sets, costumes, and lighting/sound. Six of these units must be taken in residence.

Track 2: Writing for the Performing Arts

Upper-division requirements (66 units)

• 1. THEA 100, THEA 101, THEA 109,

THEA 170 (2 units)

• 2. Literature, History, Criticism (16) units from

CPLT 146, CPLT 149, ENGL 117A, ENGL 117B, ENGL 117C, ENGL 117T, ENGL 129A, ENGL 129B, ENGL 129C, THEA 120A, THEA 120B, THEA 120C, THEA 121

• 3. Performance, Playwriting, Screen writing,

Production (24) units from THEA 164A, THEA 164B, THEA 164C, THEA 166A, THEA 166B, THEA 166C

• 4. Twelve (12) additional units from

CRWT 172, THEA 110A, THEA 110B, THEA 150A, THEA 150B, THEA 165A, THEA 165B, THEA 198-I

The minor in Theatre follows the structure of the major requirements by exposing students to each of the areas that are essential to the creation of theatre, with the opportunity to take an additional course for depth or more expo- sure. The inclusion of THEA 170 (Ad vanced Dramatic Production) gives the students the opportunity to put course work into the proper context and provides them with a practical understanding of the workings and problems of production. The minor in Theatre provides stu- dents with a basic understanding in major areas of study including theatre literature, per- formance, and design. It also introduces the nonmajor to the discipline of Theatre, providing breadth for those students majoring in unrelat- ed disciplines.

Requirements for the minor (20 units)

• 1. THEA 100, THEA 101, THEA 109

• 2. Four (4) units of THEA 170 (This 2-unit

course must be taken twice, in two different areas, 2 units of which must be in residence.)

• 3. One 4-unit upper-division course selected

from the department’s Literature, History, Criticism area or the Performance, Direction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Design, and Theatre Technology area.

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

The Theatre Department encourages students to participate in the Education Abroad Program (EAP). Stu dents should plan study abroad well in advance to en sure that the courses taken fit with their overall program at UCR. Con sult the departmental student affairs officer for assis- tance. For further details visit UCR’s International Education Center at internationalcenter.ucr.edu or call (951) 827-4113.

See Education Abroad Program under International Education Center in the Student Services section of this catalog. A list of partici- pating countries is found under Education Abroad Program in the Programs and Courses section. Search for programs by specific areas at eap.ucop.edu/programwizard.