UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2023-2024

Abbitt, Jerry W.

(1980) Professor Emeritus of Theatre. B.S. 1973, Murray State; M.A. 1975, M.F.A. 1980, Purdue University.

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Backlin, Helen

(1962) Professor Emeritus of Theatre. B.A. 1944, M.A. 1962, University of Minnesota.

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Bartenstein, Lillian

(2023) Assistant Professor of Theatre. B.A. 2008, University of Chicago; M.F.A. 2015, University of California, San Diego.

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Biederman, Lawrence R.

(2011) Professor of Theatre. B.A. 1988, M.F.A. 1992, University of California, Irvine.

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Brown, Ruth

(1982) Professor Emeritus of Theatre. B.A. 1975, Western Michigan University; M.F.A. 1981, University of Michigan.

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Dezseran, Catherine

(1985) Professor Emeritus of Theatre. B.A. 1971, M.A. 1974, Ph.D. 1977, University of Minnesota.

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Dwyer, Anamarie

(1991) Professor Emeritus of Theatre. B.A.E. 1981, M.F.A. 1990, Arizona State University.

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Grego, Peter

(1984) Professor Emeritus of Theatre. B.F.A. 1972, M.F.A. 1973, Carnegie Mellon University.

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Gunkle, George N.

(1970) Professor Emeritus of Theatre. B.A. 1955, M.A. 1960, University of Illinois; Ph.D. 1963, University of Iowa.

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Jackson, Matthew A.

(2013) Associate Professor of Theatre. B.A. 2005, University of California, Riverside; M.F.A. 2010, University of California, Irvine.

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Kim, Ah-Jeong

(1994) Professor of Theatre. B.A. 1985, Dong-Duk Women’s University, Seoul; M.A. 1989, Ph.D. 1995, University of Illinois.

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Lehman, Lillian

(1991) Professor Emeritus of Theatre. B.A. 1979, California State University, Northridge.

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Lennon, Garry D.

(1999) Professor of Theatre. B.A. 1988, West Chester University; M.F.A. 1991, West Virginia University.

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Menzies, Christine A.

(2008) Professor of Theatre. B.Ed. University of London, Trent Park; M.F.A. 1982, York University.

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Morrison, J’aime

(2003) Professor of Theatre. B.A. 1991, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 1993, University College Dublin; Ph.D. 2003, New York University.

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Musical Theatre

Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication Minor in Musical Theatre The minor in Musical Theatre is an integrated studies minor in Music and Theatre offered through the College of Arts, Media and Communication. The program offers the opportunity to study basic musicianship skills, applied voice, acting and stage movement. Students will study musical …

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Norris, Sonia

(2019) Assistant Professor of Theatre. M.F.A. 2003, York University; Ph.D. 2019, University of Toronto.

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Overman-Tsai, Stefani

(2021) Assistant Professor of Theatre. B.A. 2000, Whittier College; M.A. 2007, California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D. 2015, University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Randal, Margaret B.

(1963) Professor Emeritus of Theatre. B.A. 1960, M.A. 1962, California State University, Northridge.

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TH 108A. Acting I: Fundamentals (2)

Prerequisite: Theatre major or Theatre minor or permission of instructor. This course develops foundational skills for the actor, with an emphasis on ensemble building, collaboration and creative problem solving. Acting exercises, techniques and methods from a variety of performance styles will provide a comprehensive introduction to the roles and responsibilities of actors and directors. Fundamentals …

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TH 110. Introduction to Theatre: Text/Drama/Performance (3)

Introduction to theatre through reading and discussing play scripts, analyzing dramatic forms and writing about live performances. Regular critical writing assignments and attendance at live performances are required. (Available for General Education, C1 Arts.)

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TH 111. Actors and Acting (3)

Prerequisite: Not open to Theatre majors. Introduction to theatre through an emphasis upon its central performer–the actor. Illustrative acting exercises. (Available for General Education, C1 Arts.)

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TH 120/L. Arts Immersion: Theatre and Lab (1/1)

Prerequisite: Limited to students in the ITEP-Freshman Option. Corequisite: TH 120L. Introductory course in which students engage in the study and practice of theatre and process drama. Exploration of the role of playwright, director, designer, actor, technician and dramaturg/critic as they relate to the art of theatre and the design of drama experiences for children. …

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TH 142M. Theatre Movement I (2)

Introduction to movement for performance. This course focuses on the development of individual creativity through physical expression. Movement fundamentals taught include basic anatomy, stretching and strengthening exercises, somatic practices that develop the breath/movement connection, Laban effort vocabulary and compositional projects that foster an expressive use of theatrical space. Course meets 4 hours per week.

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TH 143V. Theatre Voice and Speech I (2)

Introduction to fundamentals of voice for the stage, including studio experiences exploring foundation skills in vocal production. Understanding the role of voice training in the development of the actor’s craft and introduction to the methods, systems and techniques of voice training.

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TH 155. Introduction to Design and Creativity (2)

This course acquaints students with the basic principles of design that govern all forms of visual expression, emphasizing those used in the theatre. It provides students with the ability to communicate in visual terms and introduces students to the creative process.

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TH 190. Theatre Production Participation (1-1)

Participation in various aspects of Theatre CSUN’s production program, including acting, directing, technical, or managerial assignments. May be repeated once.

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TH 208A. Acting II: Character and Text (3)

Prerequisite: TH 108A. Dramatic structure; methods of text analysis for the actor; and application through lab experience to specific texts and scenes. 6 hours per week.

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TH 222. Mapping World Theatre and Drama (3)

Prerequisite: TH 110. Introductory survey of theatre history and dramatic literature of the world from antiquity to the present. Critical writing assignments required.

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TH 243. Voice and Breath for Professional and Personal Life (3)

Students will learn how breath and voice training are integral to healthy communication skills in professional and personal situations. In this course participants will acquire techniques necessary to maintain physical, vocal and emotional health through physical alignment and release of habitual tension; freeing the breath; creating vocal resonance and power; clarity and ease in speech …

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TH 261. Fundamentals of Scenery and Properties Technology (2)

Corequisite: TH 261P. Preparatory: TH 155. Practical introduction to the theories and application of construction techniques for the scenic environment; visual language, principles, techniques and tools used in creating scenery and properties; and safety in the theatre.

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TH 261P. Scenery and Properties Technology Production Participation (1)

Corequisite: TH 261. Preparatory: TH 155. Participation in the scenery and/or properties department of a CSUN theatre production.

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TH 262. Fundamentals of Costume Technology (2)

Corequisite: TH 262P. Preparatory: TH 155. A practical introduction to the theory and application of costume and accessory construction for the stage, including use of equipment, fabrics and materials appropriate to costume technology.

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TH 262P. Costume Technology Production Participation (1)

Corequisite: TH 262. Preparatory: TH 155. Participation in the costume department of a CSUN theatre production.

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TH 263. Fundamentals of Lighting and Sound Technology (2)

Corequisite: TH 263P. Preparatory: TH 155. Introduction to technical principles and applications of stage lighting and sound, including basic lighting and sound equipment, nomenclature, and skills and practices used in creating lighting and sound for stage productions.

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TH 263P. Lighting and Sound Technology Production Participation (1)

Corequisite: TH 263. Preparatory: TH 155. Participation in the scenery and/or properties department of a CSUN theatre production.

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TH 290. Theatre Production Participation (1-1)

Participation in various aspects of Theatre CSUN’s production program, including acting, directing, technical or managerial assignments. May be repeated once.

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TH 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Theatre (1-3, 1-3)

Prerequisite: Consult Theatre department office. Experimental courses in theatre, with course content to be determined. May be repeated once.

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TH 304. Process Drama and the Child (1)

Prerequisites: TH 120; Restricted to students in the ITEP-Freshman Option. Provides students the opportunity to revisit Theatre and apply their knowledge of this area to working with children and develop skills as a leader of drama experiences for children through the practice of planning, implementing and evaluating drama experiences with peers and in the context …

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TH 308A. Acting III: Scene Study (3)

Prerequisite: TH 208A. Corequisites: TH 342M, TH 343V. Studio course emphasizing text analysis, character development and scene study; application of these skills to modern and contemporary dramatic texts. 6 hours per week.

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TH 310. Theatre in Performance (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Not open to Theatre majors. Introduction to the theatre through the experience of attending performances, preparatory lectures and post-performance discussions and critiques. Critical writing assignments required. (Available for General Education, C1 Arts.) (WI)

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TH 321A. World Theatre and Drama I (3)

Prerequisite: TH 222. This course is the first part of an integrated study of world theatre and drama. It encompasses theatre history and dramatic literature of Asia, Africa and Europe. Critical writing assignments required.

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TH 321B. World Theatre and Drama II (3)

Prerequisite: TH 222. This course is the second part of the integrated study of the world theatre and drama. It encompasses theatre history and dramatic literature of the Middle East, Latin America and the West. Critical writing assignments required.

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TH 325. World Drama and Performance (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement and upper division standing. Not open to Theatre majors. Survey of world dramatic literature and performance styles from the Ancient world to the present, with particular focus on the cultural, political, social and aesthetic factors that shaped these works. We will examine masterpieces from Western and non-Western …

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TH 333. The American Musical (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This class is a survey of Western musical theatre history, drama and practices from late 19th century through modern day. Students will analyze the role of musical theatre in the culture of the United States by examining the context of changes and trends in American musical theatre …

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TH 342M. Theatre Movement II (3)

Prerequisite: TH 142M. Intermediate training of the body for stage movement, including exercise for strength, flexibility, relaxation, control, physicalization and movement as a part of character development. 6 hours lab.

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TH 343V. Theatre Voice and Speech II (3)

Prerequisite: TH 143V. Intermediate theory and practice of voice and speech in the theatre. Exercises in stage diction, vocal techniques and phonetics. 6 hours lab.

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TH 345. Acting On Camera (3)

Prerequisite: TH 208A or permission of instructor. Non-Theatre majors, consult department for equivalency. Prepares the student for the particular demands of acting in front of the camera. Techniques of blocking, text analysis, cold-reading, character presentation, scene preparation, vocabulary and camera shots. 6 hours per week.

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TH 346. Musical Theatre Workshop I (3)

Prerequisites: MUS 238A; TH 208A. Study of the special acting, vocal and movement skills required for performance in musical theatre. 6 hours per week.

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TH 350. Cultural and Historical Perspectives for Theatre (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of lower division requirements in Theatre major. Preparatory: TH 321A/TH 321B. Historical elements as they relate to the staging of period plays, including history of architecture, furniture, costume, social modes and manners. Development of dramaturgical research skills. Extensive writing and analysis required.

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TH 355. Principles of Stage Design (2)

Prerequisites: Completion of lower division requirements in Theatre major. Non-Theatre majors, consult Theatre department advisor. Introduction to the discursive and non-discursive aspects of stage design, including process, techniques and language of collaborative production artists and conceptualization of dramatic action, mood and style through a range of media. Extensive critique of work in progress. 4 hours …

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TH 361A. Intermediate Scenic Design and Construction Techniques (2)

Prerequisites: TH 261, TH 261P. Intermediate principles of realizing technical designs for the stage, including construction technology, finishing, rigging and materials. Course meets 4 hours per week.

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TH 361B. Digital Scenic Techniques (2)

Prerequisites: TH 261, TH 261P. An exploration of the technology, tools and techniques used in the art of scenic design. Course meets 4 hours per week.

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TH 361P. Scenic/Properties Practicum (1-1-1)

Prerequisites: TH 261, TH 261P and permission of instructor. Participation in a CSUN Theatre Department production, in a leadership or craftsperson role in the scenic or properties areas. Students in this area will be supervised by the department faculty member leading that area while interacting with production faculty, staff, guest artists and students. This course …

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TH 362A. Intermediate Costume Techniques (2)

Prerequisites: TH 262, TH 262P. Intermediate principles of theory and application of costume construction techniques for stage, TV and film, including pattern making, draping, advanced stitching techniques, equipment, fabrics and materials appropriate to costume technology. Non-Theatre majors, consult Theatre Department costume faculty for equivalency. Course meets four hours per week.

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TH 362B. Intermediate Costume Craft Techniques (2)

Prerequisites: TH 262, TH 262P. Intermediate principles of theory and application of costume craft techniques for stage, TV and film, including millinery, corsetry, mask-making, pattern-making, advanced stitching techniques, equipment, fabrics and materials appropriate to costume crafts. Non-Theatre majors, consult Theatre Department Costume faculty for equivalency. Course meets 4 hours per week.

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TH 362P. Intermediate Costume Practicum (1-1-1)

Prerequisites: TH 262, TH 262P and permission of instructor. Recommended Preparatory: TH 362A or TH 362B or TH 367. Participation in a CSUN Theatre Department production, in the area of costumes or make-up/hair (i.e., cutter/draper, craftsperson, milliner, make-up crew chief, etc.). Students in this area will be supervised by the department faculty member leading that …

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TH 363A. Intermediate Lighting Techniques (2)

Prerequisites: TH 263, TH 263P. Non-Theatre majors, consult Theatre Department lighting faculty for equivalency. Intermediate course exploring stage lighting, projection equipment, lighting control systems, optical systems, color theory and current lighting graphic standards as they apply to stage, film and video. Course meets four hours per week.

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TH 363P. Lighting/Sound/Video Practicum (1-1-1)

Prerequisites: TH 263, TH 263P and permission of instructor. Participation in a CSUN Theatre Department production, in a leadership or craftsperson role in the lighting, sound or video areas. Students in this area will be supervised by the department faculty member leading that area while interacting with production faculty, staff, guest artists and students. This …

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TH 367. Intermediate Makeup Techniques (2)

Prerequisites: TH 155 and two of the following Technology/Production Participation pairs: TH 261/TH 261P or TH 262/TH 262P or TH 263/TH 263P. Practical experience in the application and design of make-up for the stage, film and TV. Instruction includes theory and practice of make-up, facial analysis, color theory, basic three-dimensional design techniques, research, and health …

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TH 371/L. Creative Drama and Lab (2/1)

Corequisite: TH 371L. Theory and techniques for developing the creative capacities of children and young people through dramatization; participation and leadership in creative drama. 4 hours per week.

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TH 376. Production Preparation and Performance: Theatre for Young Audiences (3-3-3)

Prerequisite: Audition/Interview. Preparation and performance of a University-sponsored production for young audiences. May be taken up to three times for credit.

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TH 381. Management Techniques for the Theatre (2)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Basic principles in arts management, with emphasis on theatrical applications; personnel, time, budgeting, procedures, organization, safety; setting and achieving objectives. 6 hours per week.

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TH 382A-C. Theatre Management Practicum (1-3)

Prerequisites: TH 381; Completion of lower division requirements in Theatre major. Practical application of theatre management techniques. Required participation in a University-sponsored production. Maximum of 3 units may be earned.

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TH 384. Touring Theatre (3-3-3)

Prerequisite: Audition/Interview. Theory and practice in the artistic and management aspects of producing theatrical performances for touring, including practical experience in producing and presenting touring productions. Required participation in a University-sponsored production. May be taken up to three times for credit.

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TH 385. Stage Management (2)

Prerequisite: Upper division standing. An exploration of the profession of stage management. Provides the student with an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a stage manager, and through the review of the production process, provides training in the techniques used by professional stage managers.

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TH 390A-C. Theatre Production Participation (1-3)

Participation in various aspects of Theatre CSUN’s production program, including acting, directing, technical or managerial assignments. Maximum of 4 units may be earned.

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TH 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Theatre (1-3, 1-3)

Prerequisite: Consult Theatre department office. Experimental courses in theatre, with course content to be determined. Maximum of 6 units may be earned.

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TH 397. Theatre Honors Tutorial (1-1-1)

Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre Honors Program. Intensive investigation in a small group of a topic related to some aspect of theatre practice or theory. Maximum of 3 units may be earned.

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TH 408A. Acting IV: Advanced Acting (3)

Prerequisites: TH 308A and completion of lower division requirements in Theatre major. Not available for graduate credit. Performance course emphasizing advanced text analysis, character development and scene study as applied to a wide variety of periods and genres. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours per week.

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TH 410. Indigenous Drama in North America and Pacific (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: TH 222, TH 321A, TH 321B. In this course, students will examine how indigenous playwrights from the continental U.S., Canada, Hawai’i, Alaska, and Pacific U.S. Territories, document their socio-political and economic realities, activism, culture, beliefs, and history and how they form an indigenous identity and …

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TH 422. Theatre and Drama of Greece and Rome (3)

Prerequisites: TH 321A, TH 321B; Theatre major or minor. Non-Theatre majors, consult department advisor for equivalency. Study of the history and literature of the theatre of Greece and Rome. Critical writing assignments required. Available for graduate credit.

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TH 426. Contemporary Theatre and Drama of Europe and America (3)

Prerequisites: TH 321A, TH 321B; Theatre major or minor. Non-Theatre majors, consult department advisor for equivalency. Study of contemporary theatre movements in Europe and America. Critical writing assignments required. Available for graduate credit.

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TH 432. Theatre and Drama of the United States (3)

Prerequisites: TH 321A and TH 321B; Theatre major or minor. Non-Theatre majors, consult department advisor for equivalency. Study of the history and literature of the American theatre from colonial times to the mid-20th century. Critical writing assignments required. Available for graduate credit.

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TH 433. The Musical Theatre in the United States (3)

Prerequisite: Theatre major or minor with upper division standing. Study of the history and literature of the musical theatre in the U.S. from its beginnings to the present. Critical writing assignments required. Available for graduate credit.

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TH 442M. Theatre Movement III (3)

Prerequisite: TH 342M. Not available for graduate credit. Performance course in advanced stage movement techniques; modes and manners of theatrical periods from ancient to modern; dance forms of the same periods and application of these studies to the creation of character in period drama. 6 hours per week.

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TH 443V. Theatre Voice and Speech III (3)

Prerequisites: TH 343V; Completion of lower division requirements in Theatre major. Not available for graduate credit. Development of advanced voice, speech, analytical and interpretative skills for the actor, including application to the speaking and acting of Shakespearean texts. Course meets 6 hours per week.

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TH 444. Principles of Directing (3)

Prerequisites for Theatre major: Completion of lower division requirements in Theatre major. Prerequisites for Theatre minor: Completion of lower division requirements in Theatre minor. Not available for graduate credit. Theories and techniques of directing plays. 6 hours per week.

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TH 448. Advanced Acting for the Camera (3)

Prerequisite: TH 345. Students practice the tools and techniques of film and television acting in specific and varied contexts. Specific focus will be given to artistic genres, distinctions between commercial and theatrical work, single and multiple camera formats, and other shooting styles.

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TH 449. Tutorial in Performance Skills (1-1-1-1)

Prerequisite: Audition. Not available for graduate credit. Diagnosis of individual strengths and weaknesses in performance skills through individual tutorials directed at improvement of skills and correction of problems. Complements work in CSUN’s Theatre production program. May be repeated 3 times. (Credit/No Credit only)

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TH 454. Advanced Directing/Acting: Collaborative Studies (3-3)

Prerequisites: Upper division standing, audition required. Recommended Preparatory: TH 308A, TH 342M, TH 343V or TH 444. Advanced study of directing and acting via collaborative practice. With attention to the director-actor relationship, scenes from diverse periods and genres are rehearsed and presented, applying a range of practical approaches, from the traditional to the latest theatrical …

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TH 457. Theatre Design Tutorial (3-3-3)

Prerequisites: TH 350, TH 355, TH 357. Individual work in theatre design, with emphasis on scenery, costumes, or lighting. Focuses on developing and presenting design concepts for selected theatre productions. May be repeated twice. Portfolio review required for repeat credit. Maximum of 3 units may be earned for graduate credit.

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TH 473/L. Dramatic Performance in the Secondary Language Arts Curriculum and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Corequisite: TH 473L. Study and practical application of dramatic performance in secondary-education language arts curriculum. Introduction to and application of artistic and aesthetic tools and sensitivities required for creative expression. Available for graduate credit.

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TH 490A-C. Theatre Production Participation (1-2-3)

Prerequisite: Not available for graduate credit. Participation in various aspects of CSUN’s Theatre production program, including acting, directing, technical or managerial assignments. Maximum of 4 units may be earned. Available for graduate credit.

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TH 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Theatre (1-3, 1-3)

Prerequisite: Consult Theatre department office. Not available for graduate credit except when specifically approved by the department. Consult the director of graduate studies. Experimental courses in theatre, with course content to be determined. Maximum of 6 units may be earned.

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TH 498F. Senior Honors Project or Thesis (3)

Prerequisites: Theatre Honors Program; Approved project or thesis proposal. Not available for graduate credit. Completion of an artistic project or writing of a thesis resulting from the investigation of a significant topic or problem in theatre. (Credit/No Credit only)

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TH 530. Theatre and Drama of Latin America (3)

Prerequisites: TH 321A and TH 321B; Theatre major or minor. Non-Theatre majors, consult department advisor for equivalency. Study of the history and literature of the Latin American theatre from pre-Columbian times to the present. Critical writing assignments required.

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TH 531. Theatre and Drama of Asia (3)

Prerequisites: TH 321A/TH 321B; Theatre major or minor. Non-Theatre majors, consult department advisor for equivalency. Study of the history and literature of the Asian theatre from the beginnings to the present. Critical writing assignments required.

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TH 535. Theatrical Theory and Criticism (3)

Prerequisites: TH 321A/TH 321B; Theatre major or minor. Non-Theatre majors, consult department advisor for equivalency. Study of the history of theatrical theory and criticism from antiquity to the present. Major theories pertaining to all aspects of theatrical production, including staging, acting, scenography and the script is examined. Critical writing assignments required.

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TH 544. Principles of Directing (3)

Theories and techniques of directing plays. 6 hours per week.

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TH 545. Advanced Directing (3)

Prerequisite: TH 444. Advanced study of theories and styles of directing plays. Practical experience through production of scenes from different historical periods. 6 hours per week.

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TH 599A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisites: Completion of all core requirements in Theatre major; Instructor consent to serve as sponsor; Permission of the department chair. Enrollment restricted to Theatre majors who have completed the full sequence of courses in the area of study to be pursued by independent study. Not open to classified graduate students. Maximum of 6 units may …

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TH 600. Seminar in Research Methods and Bibliography in Theatre (3)

Introduction to theatre research, involving bibliographical methods, the tools of research and the organization and writing of the research study.

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TH 601. Pedagogy and Performance: Teaching Theatre in Higher Education (3)

Corequisite: TH 600. This course is an advanced introduction to pedagogical theories and practices in theatre and performance. It is designed to provide graduate students with knowledge of major trends in the field of teaching theatre and performance, with a particular focus on teaching theatre in the context of higher education.

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TH 620. Seminar in Theatre History (3)

Prerequisites: TH 600; Advanced course in theatre history/literature (TH 422 through TH 535, or equivalent). Investigation of selected problems in theatre history from antiquity through the present. Consideration of theatre architecture, audiences, staging and production, acting and performance organization.

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TH 621. Seminar in Theatrical Literature (3)

Prerequisites: TH 600; Advanced course in theatre history/literature (TH 422 through TH 535, or equivalent). Investigation of selected problems in theatrical literature from antiquity to the present. Consideration of the text, playwright, theatrical genres and periods and movements.

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TH 630. Seminar in Theatre Aesthetics (3)

Prerequisites: TH 600; Advanced course in directing or design (TH 457, TH 545 or equivalent). Analysis of the aesthetic principles and techniques of the theatre, including selected problems in the philosophy of dramatic art.

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TH 640. Seminar in Acting and Directing (3)

Prerequisites: TH 600; Advanced course in acting or directing (TH 408A, TH 545 or equivalents). Selected theoretical problems and their application to acting and directing.

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TH 670. Seminar in Child Drama (3)

Prerequisites: TH 600; TH 371, TH 475 or equivalent experience. Examination of child drama theories and practices, including creative drama and theatre for children.

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TH 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Approval of appropriate area faculty to form a thesis or graduate project committee; Formation of an approved thesis or graduate project committee; Completion of all additional requirements for the degree. (Credit/No Credit only)

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TH 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Consent of an instructor to serve as sponsor; Review by the department director of graduate studies. Maximum of 6 units may be earned.

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Theatre

The Department of Theatre at California State University, Northridge, encourages active engagement in the art form inspired by and expressive of diverse perspectives. We pursue an ever-evolving definition of theatre in an environment that nurtures creativity. Vision The vision for the CSU Northridge Department of Theatre is an academic, creative and vibrant environment, where theatre …

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Theatre

The B.A. degree program is designed to enrich the student’s aesthetic and intellectual needs in the areas of theatrical production, theatre history, literature and criticism, and to provide pre-professional training. As a lab for the formal training in the classroom, undergraduate students are required to participate in department-sponsored production activities each semester. Theatre CSUN functions …

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Theatre

The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower division major requirements can be found by looking at the 4-Year Degree Road Map for this …

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Theatre – AA-T in Theatre Arts

All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirement TH 110 or TH 222 and TH 108A completed as part of the AA-T in Theatre. Transfer Year 1: First Semester Course Units TH 110 or TH 222 (whichever course was not completed prior to transfer) 3 TH 142M (if not completed prior to transfer) 2 TH 143V …

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Theatre – AA-T in Theatre Arts

All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirement TH 110 or TH 222 and TH 108A completed as part of the AA-T in Theatre. Transfer Year 1: First Semester Course Units TH 110 or TH 222 (whichever course was not completed prior to transfer) 3 TH 142M (if not completed prior to transfer) 2 TH 143V …

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Theatre – AA-T in Theatre Arts (2023-Present)

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Theatre, B.A. All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirement TH 110 or TH 222 and TH 108A completed as part of the AA-T in Theatre. Transfer Year 1: First Semester Course Units TH 110 or TH 222 (whichever course was …

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Theatre (2019-2020)

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2019 Theatre, B.A. 2020 Theatre, B.A. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units TH 110 (meets GE C1 Arts) 3 TH 142M or TH 143V 2 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 131 recommended) 3 …

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Theatre (2021-2022)

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Theatre, B.A. 2022 Theatre, B.A. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. …

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Theatre (2021)

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Theatre, B.A. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units TH 110 (meets GE C1 Arts) 3 TH 142M or TH 143V 2 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 131 recommended) 3 GE E Lifelong …

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Theatre (2022-Present)

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2022 Theatre, B.A. 2023 Theatre, B.A. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units TH 110 (meets GE C1 Arts) 3 TH 142M or TH 143V 2 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE C2 Humanities 3 GE E Lifelong Learning 3 Elective 1 Total …

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Theatre (2023-Present)

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Theatre, B.A. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower division major …

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Theatre Arts

Notice: The M.A. in Theatre Arts has been suspended as of Spring 2019. The M.A. degree program is designed to enrich the student’s aesthetic and intellectual needs in the areas of theatrical production, theatre history, literature and criticism, as well as to provide pre-professional training.

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Theatre: Acting/Directing

Students who desire to acquire a minor in Theatre may select from the following four minor emphases: Theatre History/Literature Theatre Acting/Directing Theatre Design and Production Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication Minor in Musical Theatre Production Participation: Some Theatre minors are required to complete two upper division department production participations. Completed assignments should …

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Theatre: Design and Production

Students who desire to acquire a minor in Theatre may select from the following four minor emphases: Theatre History/Literature Theatre Acting/Directing Theatre Design and Production Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication Minor in Musical Theatre Production Participation Some Theatre minors are required to complete two upper division department production participations. Completed assignments should …

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Theatre: History/Literature

Students who desire to acquire a minor in Theatre may select from the following four minor emphases: Theatre History/Literature Theatre Acting/Directing Theatre Design/Technology Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication Minor in Musical Theatre

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Weingarten, Dan

(2011) Department Chair of Theatre; Professor of Theatre. B.S. 1988, Drexel University; M.F.A. 2004, California Institute of the Arts.

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