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Student Handbook
Theatre Department
The Student Handbook
Of
The Hope College Theatre
Department
This handbook has been prepared to inform the new and
returning theatre student of the opportunities and requirements
of this department. The student is responsible for knowing and
following the guidelines as listed. Any questions should be
directed to the faculty or a student representative to the Theatre
Council.
The information in this handbook was compiled as of March 1,
1984, revised on September 3, 1991, September 18, 1992, August
25, 1998, August 31, 1999, July 28, 2000, October 15, 2002, April
15, 2003, September 4, 2009, December 13, 2010, and July 2014
and is subject to future revisions.
THEATRE FACULTY/STAFF
PAUL ANDERSON is the Technical Director and scene shop manager for the department. During the
summer he is the facilities technical director for the Hope Summer Repertory Theatre. Paul earned a B.A.
in theatre from Hope College in 1988 and has been working for the department ever since.
JEAN REED BAHLE, adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre, received her B.A. in Secondary
Education from the University of Michigan. Jean has taught on the high school level and at Grand
Rapids Community College and has served as Assistant Managing Director for the Actors' Theatre in
Grand Rapids. Jean is a free-lance commercial artist for radio, TV, and industrial films and a narrator and
director for adult and children's books on audiocassette recordings. Her theatre experience includes
playwriting (Soli's Story, America Herself, Heart in a Box), directing (Tongue of a Bird, Gross Indecency, The Waiting
Room, Oleanna, Top Girls), and acting (Hannah, The Night of the Iguana, Amanda, The Glass Menagerie; Bessie,
Marvin's Room; Maria, The Sound of Music, Seven Passages, Lines, The Matchmaker).
MICHELLE BOMBE, Professor of Theatre and Resident Costume Designer, received a B.S. in
Theatre from the University of Evansville and an M.F.A. in Costume Design from the University of
Texas-Austin. Michelle formerly held the position of Visiting Assistant Professor and Resident Costume
Designer at Indiana University at South Bend. She has worked for Hope Summer Repertory Theatre for
seventeen seasons, designing the costumes for productions including Light Up the Sky, Brilliant Traces, The
Boys Next Door and To Kill a Mockingbird, and was the Head of Design and Resident Costume Designer for
10 years with Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Louisville, KY. Prior to her appointment at Hope,
Michelle was working as a free-lance designer in Austin, TX.
REAGAN CHESNUT, Office Manager for the department, received a B.A. in Theatre from Hope
College and an M.Phil in Theatre and Performance with a Playwriting focus from Trinity College, Dublin.
She has worked internationally as a stage manager and has collaborated with The Breakaway Project in
Dublin, Ireland for several playwriting initiatives. She has served as Office Manager since the fall of 2012.
PERRY LANDES, Associate Professor of Theatre, Resident Lighting and Sound Designer, and Manager
of Theatre Facilities, is from Colorado Springs, Colorado. He earned a B.A. in Music Composition from
Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington, and an M.F.A. in Design/ Technical Theatre from the
University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. Perry also writes and arranges music for theatre and dance.
His work includes the sound for The Mystery of Irma Vep, The Glass Menagerie, A Midsummer Night's Dream,
and The Merchant of Venice for the Hope Summer Repertory Theatre.
RICHARD PEREZ, Managing Director of Hope Summer Repertory Theatre and Assistant Professor of
Theatre, is an award-winning actor, director and educator. He recently completed a two-year fellowship
granted by Theatre Communications Group. The TCG New Generations/Future Leaders Fellowship
took him to Chicago Dramatists as its first Associate Artistic Director in 2009. Prior to that, he was the
Producing Artistic Director of the Bloomington Playwrights Project in Indiana for seven seasons. Rich
received a BA in Theatre from Hunter College in New York and an MFA in Performance from Arizona
State University
DAINA ROBINS, Professor of Theatre, holds a B.A. degree in Theatre, German, and Student Personnel
Services from Moorhead State University. Her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Theatre are from Tufts
University. Before coming to Hope in 1991, Daina taught as an adjunct assistant professor at several
colleges, including Aquinas College, Lehigh University, and Villanova University. A recipient of two
grants from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), she has conducted extensive research in
contemporary German theatre. Daina was also a founding member of Double Edge Theatre of
Massachusetts, for which she acted and directed for four seasons, and often directs for the Hope Summer
Repertory Theatre.
RICHARD SMITH, Professor of Theatre and Resident Scenic Designer, was trained as a
Scenographer/Studio Artist and received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees from the University of
Minnesota, where he was a McKnight Fellow. He has served on the faculty at Hope College, Cornell
University, and Dartmouth College. In addition, he has designed costumes and scenery for more than
100 productions and is a sculptor.
JOHN K.V. TAMMI, Professor Emeritus of Theatre, received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus
College and an M.A. degree from the University of Minnesota. A founding director of the Hope Summer
Repertory Theatre, he served as its Artistic Director for several seasons. His recent directing credits for
the academic program include Street Scene, The Skin of Our Teeth, The 1940’s Radio Hour, and Crimes of the
Heart. In 1987 he was awarded the distinguished Kennedy Center Medallion for his service to the
American College Theatre Festival.
DARLENE VEENSTRA, Costume Shop Manager, also designs all the costumes for the Dance
Department. In addition to her work at Hope, Darlene serves as the Costume Designer for Mason Street
Warehouse in Saugatuck and the Costume Director, West Ottawa High School. Previously to her
appointment at Hope, Darlene held the positions of Director of Wardrobe & Costume Design at Grand
Valley State University and Costume Assistant for the Grand Rapids Ballet Company.
Important Phone Numbers
Theatre Office
Costume Shop (Darlene)
Scene Shop
Ticket Office
Publicity
Stage Management
Public Safety
x7600
x7485
x7389
x7890
x7685
x7685
x7770
Paul Anderson
Jean Bahle
Michelle Bombe
Perry Landes
Richard Perez
Daina Robins
Richard Smith
x7104
x7601
x7598
x7597
x7603
x7604
x7599
Department of Theatre
Statement of Mission, Goals, and Objectives
Mission:
The Hope College Department of Theatre offers an academic program of recognized
excellence which develops students as practicing theatre artists and engaged audience
members.
Goals and Objectives:
1. The student audience member will experience the interactive nature of theatre by:
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encountering the “aliveness” of a stage production (its existence in the here and
now, in the perpetual present tense).
experiencing the active role spectators play in a theatre performance.
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being able to discern the degree to which s/he was involved in this living
interaction between stage and auditorium.
2. The student will understand the artistic value and cultural significance of theatre [or
cinema] by:
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discerning the natural human impulses and aesthetic imagination underlying
the creation and appreciation of theatre [or cinema].
understanding the independent relationship between contemporary culture and
theatre [or cinema].
3. The student will recognize and understand (some of) the creative processes
essential to the collaborative nature of theatre [or cinema] by:
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acquiring a basic knowledge of the working vocabulary of the theatre [or
cinema] (as it applies to her/his particular course’s focus).
understanding the function and responsibilities of theatre [or cinema]
directing, design, crafts, and/or acting.
becoming familiar with the principles of visual communication as applied in
play/screenwriting, directing, design, and/or performance.
4. The student will read and respond to a playscript as a blueprint for a threedimensional performance with increasing perception and imagination (in Into. to
Theatre & Acting for the Non-Major classes) by:
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acquiring the basic skills of script analysis.
developing the ability to “hear” and “see” imaginatively the aural and visual
of a playscript.
• demonstrating the ability to communicate her/his responses to playscripts in
both written and oral forms.
5. The student will attend performances and/or screenings and communicate
critically about theatre [or cinema] with increasing responsiveness and depth by:
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applying the aforementioned objectives in response to theatre performances
and/or film.
recognizing and beginning to evaluate the artistic choices made by a
performance’s and/or film’s production team.
Minor/Composite Major (in addition to above)
6. The student will be able to approach and engage performances and performance
texts from a sound critical base by:
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strengthening his/her knowledge of and skill in script analysis and the various
approaches that can be employed in such analysis.
understanding the fundamental historical context of a performance and/or
performance text.
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enhancing his/her knowledge of visual communication and his/her acuity in
discerning/imagining visual and aural elements within a performance and/or
performance text.
developing the aptitude to recognize and work with the dramaturgical and
theatrical complexities, ambiguities, and aesthetics of a performance and/or
performance text.
7. The student will acquire a fundamental working understanding of the crafts
essential to effective stage production by:
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comprehending the basic methodologies and processes involved in theatre
directing, design, crafts, performance, and stage management.
demonstrating rudimentary abilities in areas of costume, lighting, and scenic
technology, acting, and directing.
The Major (in addition to the above)
8. The student will be conversant with the historical traditions which influence and
enrich contemporary theatre understanding and practice by:
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acquiring knowledge of the major traditions and developments in Western
theatre history.
understanding and applying the basic principles involved in historical theatre
research.
integrating growing knowledge of historical theatre practice with growing
knowledge of contemporary theatre practice and her/his own developing
approach to theatre.
effectively communicating awareness of historical/contemporary contexts and
connections in both written and oral form.
9. The student will participate in the collaborative process of theatre production and
be proficient in one or more of its crafts by:
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demonstrating advanced skills in acting, design, directing, dramaturgy,
playwriting, stage management, theatre crafts, and/or historical research.
fulfilling an integral role within a theatrical collaboration.
10. The student will cultivate “habits of the artist” by:
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developing a personal artistic philosophy.
gaining a vocabulary which will enable meaningful exchanges of ideas.
obtaining skills in collaborative work.
assimilating means to achieve critical independence.
learning to value a standard of excellence and to become critical of her/his
own work.
honing his/her powers of meaningful observation.
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becoming aware of the contemporary arts scene and finding ways to interact
with that culture.
realizing the importance of discipline as an essential trait of the artist.
HOPE COLLEGE
Undergraduate Major Program in Theatre
B.A. in THEATRE (General) *
Purposes of the Major Program
The major in theatre is designed to serve one or more of the following purposes:
1. More intensive study in this particular discipline as the emphasis within the
student’s liberal arts education.
2. Preparation for graduate work leading to an M.A., M.F.A., Ph.D., or D.F.A.
degree in theatre.
3. Preparation for work in a non-commercial field of theatre such as community
theatre.
4. Preparation for advanced training leading to a career in the professional theatre.
*Accredited Institutional Member of N.A.S.T. (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
Procedures in Declaring a Theatre Major
When to Declare a Major
1. The intent to major should be declared by the end of sophomore year, and at the latest, the
beginning of junior year.
2. By college policy, only a student in good standing (i.e., not on academic probation) may
declare a major.
How to Declare a Major
1. During second semester of sophomore year the student will meet with the theatre faculty to
discuss his/her academic and artistic progress.
2. The student will submit a completed major application form (available from the Registrar’s
Office) to the department chair.
3. The student, in conjunction with the department chair, will choose a new advisor.
4. The student, with the assistance of their advisor, will draw up the Major Contract form
(available in the Theatre Department Office and on the department website).
5. The completed Major Contract form will be submitted to the Council for approval. The
student may be asked to meet with the Council at the time his/her proposal is to be
reviewed.
6. If the course of study is not approved by the Council, the proposal will be returned to the
student and his/her advisor with recommendations for revision.
7. The approved Major Contract form will be signed by the student, their advisor, and the
department chair. A copy of the signed contract will be provided to the student and to the
advisor; a third copy will be kept on file in the department office.
Maintaining the Major
1. The student is expected to fulfill the terms of the Major Contract as approved and signed.
Reasonable changes may be made in the contract through the following:
a. Consultation with the academic advisor
b. Submission of proposed changes to the Theatre Council for approval
2. The student is expected to meet with the theatre faculty to discuss academic and artistic
progress, future goals, and remaining educational needs in their sophomore and junior year
interviews.
3. By college policy, the student, in order to graduate from the institution, must have at least a
2.0 GPA in her/his major.
...MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE MAJOR
Departmental majors and students in the process of declaring a major are expected to be familiar
with both general college and departmental requirements as specified in the current Hope
College Catalog. *Pay special attention to prerequisites listed for certain theatre courses and to those
courses which are ordinarily offered only in alternate years.
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It is recommended that students considering a theatre major enroll in Theatre 105:
Introduction to Theatre Practice and Theatre 243: Play Analysis in the freshman year.
It is also recommended that intended performance majors enroll in Theatre 161/162: Acting
I and II in the freshman year, and Theatre 261/262: Acting II and IV in the sophomore year.
Potential design majors should note that Theatre 210/211: Theatre Crafts I and II are
prerequisites to all the design courses and plan to take this course sequence early--preferably
in the freshman year.
All students are strongly encouraged to enroll in Theatre 205: Principles of Design and
Theatre 250: Stage Management in their freshman or sophomore years.
Theatre students are advised to anticipate the general project area (Theatre 380/490) in which they
will want to do their advanced work, and to include in their program planning those courses which
will qualify them for advanced study in these areas. Students with concentration in acting, directing,
or design, and planning independent study projects in these areas must submit their project proposals
in ample time so dates for the independent projects may be coordinated in conjunction with the
department productions.
The above stipulation does not apply to design projects which are unrelated to a production, or to
acting projects of a solo performance or recital nature. Nevertheless, students are reminded that every
Independent Study proposal must receive departmental approval before the student will be permitted to register for the
course. (Copies of the form are available in the theatre office and on the department website.)
The following theatre courses require that permission to enroll be obtained before the student may
register. The departmental chairperson will issue permission only on satisfaction of the regulations
governing enrollment in the particular course.
1. Theatre 280 Theatre Laboratory. (Casting by production director or acceptance by staff
member responsible for production crew.) *
2. Theatre 380 Theatre Practicum. (Assignment to position as production assistant director,
designer, assistant designer, or stage manager.) *
3. Theatre 490 Independent Studies. (Theatre Council approval of proposed project.)
4. Theatre 499 Readings in Theatre. (Agreement by a faculty member to serve as advisor for
proposed reading program.)
* Theatre 280 or 380 may be added to a student's schedule for credit at any time during the semester,
even though the regular "drop-add" deadline may have passed.
Special Off-Campus Opportunities
The Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) Arts Program
(New York Arts Program) offers the student professional
apprenticeships and study in theatre, dance, film, studio art,
music, creative writing, television production, arts
management, museum work, and other arts and
communication areas. Find out more on the website:
http://nyartsprogram.owu.edu/
Hope faculty representative: Daina Robins, Theatre Department
In addition, both The Philadelphia Center and the
Chicago Metropolitan Center may offer special
apprenticeship opportunities in certain areas of
theatre. Find out more on the websites:
http://www.philadelphiacenter.org/ and
http://chicagosemester.org/
Hope faculty representative (Philadelphia Center): William
Pannapacker, English Department
Hope faculty representative (Chicago Metropolitan Center): Sander
de Haan, Department of Modern and Classical Languages
A professional semester program can sometimes be established for a student
seeking experience in an aspect of theatre not available through one of the
regular off-campus study programs, i.e., community theatre with the Grand
Rapids or Kalamazoo Civic Theatres.
Study abroad and international internship opportunities enable students to
study in theatre in colleges and institutions all over the world. Several
programs are specifically focused in theatre/drama studies.
International Education contact: Amy Otis-DeGrau, Director of International
Education.
Honors and Awards
Distinguished Artist Awards (DAA)
Up to twelve scholarships ($2,500 each) for talented new and transfer students who intend
to major or minor in theatre; these annual scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
Theatre Department Awards
The Theatre Department Awards, cash awards of $50, are presented to the students in the
freshman, sophomore, and junior classes who, in the judgment of the theatre faculty, have
shown the greatest promise artistically, academically, and terms of participation in the
department's co-curricular program.
Theatre Department Senior Prize
Awarded to a senior who, in the judgment of the theatre faculty, has demonstrated the
highest achievement academically, artistically, and in theatre craftsmanship during her/his
undergraduate career.
Burr Tillstrom Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to the student whom the theatre faculty feels best represents the artistic integrity
and ethical standards of Burr Tillstrom, creator of the TV puppet show "Kukla, Fran and
Ollie," and thereby in receiving the scholarship most worthily honors Mr. Tillstrom's
memory. Of chief importance in determining this award are "outstanding participant" and
"genuine promise of making a significant contribution to the theatre."
Brad Williams Memorial Award Fund
A fund which will provide a cash award to one or more students, completing their junior or
senior year, who are selected by the theatre faculty for demonstrating outstanding creativity
and promise in the theatre arts. This award honors Brad Williams, Hope Class of 1973, who
was involved for over 20 years at Hope as an actor, designer, and puppeteer.
Margaret Feldmann Kruizenga Scholarship Fund
An endowed scholarship fund established in honor of Margaret Feldmann Kruizenga,
class of 1952. Scholarships from this fund support deserving junior and senior students
majoring in theater or art who show promise for careers in these areas. The scholarships
will be awarded annually by the Office of Financial aid in consultation with the chairs of
each department.
Theatre Department
Procedures
Organization and
The Theatre Council
The Theatre Council consists of the full-time faculty and staff of the Theatre Department.
The Council conducts all departmental business, including curriculum planning, budgetary
planning, and organization of the production season. Two-to-four student representatives
can volunteer to attend meetings. (Please see the chair of the department if interested.)
Departmental Productions
Auditions for departmental productions are open to all members of the campus community,
including students, faculty, and staff (with the exception of theatre faculty and staff).
Auditions are not open to members of the "wider" community who are not students at or
employed by the institution. Exceptions to this policy are made in the following instances:
1. A visiting guest artist may be retained for participation in a specific production, for the
educational benefit of all participants, such an arrangement to be announced in advance
of auditions.
2. A Theatre Department faculty or staff member may be assigned a role in a specific
production when:
- this arrangement and the reasons for making it are announced in advance of
Auditions, or
-in the estimation of the director, following auditions, casting a role from among
those who auditioned would be a marked disservice to both the production and the
auditioners, in which case a full rationale will be provided to those who auditioned.
Student Productions
Auditions for student productions are also open to all members of the campus community.
Student productions include:
1. 490 projects: an independent work produced and directed, acted, or designed by a
student.
2. Theatre Forum: students may apply for departmental monies through the Council by
using the 490 form found in the theatre office and its website.
3. Directing I & II scenes and one-acts: short scenes rehearsed and directed by the
Directing I & II
classes.
Performance Opportunities
Major departmental productions (4 per year)
Auditions for 1st semester productions held in early September; for 2nd semester
productions in December or early in January.
Theatre Forum and TH 490 productions
Number varies, depending on interest and schedule of students.
Directing projects
Directing I projects (December) and Directing II projects (February & April) - auditions as
announced.
Jobs Available in the Theatre Department
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Teaching Assistants (T.A.): Assist professor in a classroom setting with grading,
copying, classroom setup, etc. Job duties depend on the need of the professor and
skill level of the student.
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Assistant to the Director of Theatre: Assist the Director of Theatre with daily
tasks, write copy for department newsletter, assist with student recruitment,
maintain calendar of yearly activities, and may coordinate and execute publicity for
the academic theatre season.
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Student Costume Shop Manager: Open and close shop; explain sewing procedures
to students; supervise student construction; assist designers in fittings/assembling
costumes; liaison to other departments for special events; assist the costume shop
manager when needed.
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Stitcher: Works with costumes for theatre productions: building, altering, fitting,etc
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Wardrober: Assists cast with costumes during the run of a production., ex. dressing,
hair, and makeup. Responsible for laundry at the end of each performance.
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Publicity Staff: Coordinate and implement marketing ideas for the academic year
theatre season.
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House Management Staff: Open and close the house; trains ushers; works with the
Stage Manager to make sure the performance runs smoothly.
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Master Electrician: Help implement the lighting design for productions as drafted
by the designer. Supervise lighting staff. Be present during performances to troubleshoot.
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Lighting Technician: Hang and focus lights for rehearsals and productions.
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Sound Technician: Run the sound board for rehearsals and productions; mic
actors.
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Scenery/Props Technician: Assist in the construction of the scenery and props for
productions.
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Stage Manager: Serve as the hub of communication for the production process.
Attend and take notes at production meetings and rehearsals. Manage
performances.
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Assistant Stage Managers: Assist stage managers in the execution of their duties.
Track prop movement, be "on-book" in rehearsals, manage backstage area during
performances
*Visit the department office (DeWitt 222) for inquiries or applications.
Resources
Scripts
* Department Script Library - DeWitt 213
* Brad Williams Library - DeWitt 222 (Theatre Office)
Van Wylen Library - 10th and College
* Must be checked out in the Theatre Office.
Videos/DVDs
Van Wylen Library
Theatre Department - a list of videos and DVDs is available in the Theatre Office; videos
may be checked out in the Theatre Office with a $10 deposit
Graduate School/Internship/Professional Materials
Available in the Theatre Office and on bulletin board on 2nd floor hallway.
Play Selection Philosophy
The primary objectives in choosing plays for departmental productions are:
1. to provide significant and challenging artistic experiences for students;
2. to engage the student body as a whole by producing performances of historical,
contemporary literary, and/or theatrical merit
3. to augment the community's cultural life through the presentation of plays of
social and theatrical value.
Hope College Theatre Productions
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Hope Summer Repertory Theatre Productions
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B.A. DEGREE IN THEATRE
Major Requirements
Curricular Requirements
The academic major program in theatre consists of a basic core to ensure some breath of
knowledge in the history and practice of theatre. Additional classes in an area or areas of
special concentration will be selected to suit the student's individual interests, needs, and
career goals. The course of study is planned through working closely with the academic
advisor, and may include courses outside of as well as within the department.
The required theatre core includes the following courses:
credit hours
course
Theatre 161
Theatre 205
Theatre 210
Theatre 211
Acting I
Principles of Design
Theatre Crafts I
Theatre Crafts II
4
2
4
4
Theatre 250
Stage Management
2
One course in design, selected from:
Theatre 222 Scene Design
Theatre 223 Lighting Design
Theatre 224 Costume Design
3 total hours
Theatre 243
Theatre 331
2
3
Play Analysis
Stage Direction I
Two courses in theatre history, selected from:
Theatre 301 Western Theatre I
Theatre 302 Western Theatre II
Theatre 306 American Theatre History
8 total hours
Three hours singly or in combination from:
Theatre 380 Practicum (1, 2, or 3 credits)
Theatre 381 Laboratory (3 credits)
Theatre 490 Independent Studies (1, 2, or 3 credits)
Theatre 495 Seminar in Theatre (2 or 3 credits)
OR
Theatre 499 Readings in Theatre (2 or 3 credits)
3 total hours
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Total 35 credits
B.A. DEGREE IN THEATRE
Co-Curricular Requirements
The Theatre Department's co-curricular requirements are designed to ensure an adequate
practical knowledge of the performance and production of theatre, insight into the state of
the profession, and advanced work to develop the skills requisite to the student's chosen
vocational areas.
1. It is assumed that majors will take an active part in the department's production
program.
Specifically:
a. Acting majors are expected to participate, with prepared audition material, in
all auditions for major season productions. Opportunity will be provided at
these auditions for stating reasons for not wishing to be cast in a particular
production.
b. Design/technical majors are expected to serve for a minimum of ten hours on a
crew for each major season production.
c. Directing majors are required to stage manage at least one departmental
production. The student will register for 1 internship credit through Theatre
380.
d. In appropriate cases, the department faculty may invite a student to design a
major season production. The student may registers for up to 3 credits of
Theatre 380.
2. (Optional) A student actor, director, or designer may in any semester invite a faculty
critique of his/her work. The critique may be based on a major artistic
contribution to a regular production, or on a special recital, performance, or
presentation. The request for such a critique must be made in advance of the
performance event, allowing sufficient time for the faculty to make arrangements
for attendance and for a critique session as soon as possible after the event.
3. Requirements for Stage Management and Assistant Stage Management positions:
a. Applicants for the position of Stage Manager for a departmental major
production must have served in the capacity of Assistant Stage Manager and be
accepted by the Director of Theatre.
b. Applicants for the position of Assistant Stage Manager for a departmental
major production must have completed or be currently enrolled in Theatre 101,
105, 161, 210, or 250.
Theatre Minor Requirements
credit hours
course
Theatre 161
Theatre 210
Theatre 211
Theatre 243
Acting I
Theatre Crafts I
Theatre Crafts II
Play Analysis
Two courses in theatre history, selected from:
Theatre 301 Western Theatre History I
Theatre 302 Western Theatre History II
Theatre 306 American Theatre History
An additional 3 – 4 credits chosen from the following:
4
4
4
2
8 total hours
Theatre 205 Principles of Design
Theatre 222 Scene Design
Theatre 223 Lighting Design
Theatre 224 Costume Design
Theatre 250 Stage Management
or a second theatre history course
2
3
3
3
2
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21 – 22 credits
Composite Majors
A composite major is available to those students seeking an alternative to the departmental
major. The composite major allows for special alignment of courses from two or more
departments to fulfill a particular academic or vocational objective. A student may devise a
composite major combining other disciplines with theatre, following procedures as explained
in the current Hope College Catalog.
The Theatre Curriculum
(Full descriptions of the courses listed below will be found in the Hope College Catalog.)
DEPARTMENTAL COURSES
1.
General Education
Theatre 101 Introduction to the Theatre
(A survey course recommended primarily for the non-major. Credit
will not be granted for this course if a student has previously
completed Theatre 105 Introduction to Theatre Practice.)
Theatre 110 Acting for the Non-Major
Theatre 130 Oral Interpretation
Theatre 153 Art of the Cinema
Theatre 280 Theatre Laboratory
(also under performance/production)
Theatre 389 GLCA Arts Program (New York Semester)
2.
Theatre History. Literature, and Dramaturgy
Theatre 243 Play Analysis
Theatre 256 Playwriting
Theatre 296 Special Topics in Theatre
4 hours
2 hours
2 hours
4 hours
1 or 2 hours
16 hours
2 hours
4 hours
2 or 4 hours
Theatre 301 Western Theatre History I
Theatre 302 Western Theatre History II
Theatre 306 American Theatre History
Theatre 495 Seminar in Theatre
Theatre 499 Readings in Theatre
3.
Theatre Practice
Production:
Theatre 105 Introduction to Theatre Practice
Theatre 205 Principles of Design
Theatre 210 Theatre Crafts I
Theatre 211 Theatre Crafts II
Theatre 215 Stage Makeup
Theatre 222 Scene Design
Theatre 223 Lighting Design
Theatre 224 Costume Design
Theatre 250 Stage Management
Theatre 280 Theatre Laboratory
Theatre 295 Studies in Theatre Practice
Theatre 380 Advanced Theatre Practicum
Theatre 381 Summer Theatre Laboratory
Theatre 490 Independent Studies in Theatre
Performance:
Theatre 161 Acting I
Theatre 162 Acting II
Theatre 261 Acting III
Theatre 262 Acting IV
Theatre 361 Acting V
Theatre 331 Stage Direction I
Theatre 332 Stage Direction II
Theatre 375 Musical Theatre Workshop A
Theatre 376 Musical Theatre Workshop B
SAMPLE CURRICULA
Theatre section from Catalogue
4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
2 or 3 hours
2 or 3 hours
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
4 hours
2 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
2 hours
1 or 2 hours
1 or 2 hours
1, 2, or 3 hours
3 hours
1, 2, or 3 hours
4 hours
4 hours
3 hours
3 hours
2 hours
3 hours
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
*Insert Major Contract Form
*Insert 490 Form
*Insert Student Production Budget Funding Application
GENERAL CALENDAR
August/September
Open House
Auditions for fall productions
October
Critical Issues Symposium
Fall recess
First departmental production
November
Family Weekend
Sign-up for ACTF
Design students, Irene Ryan nominees, and stage managers prepare for ACTF
Second department production
Thanksgiving recess
December
(Second department production)
(Auditions for spring productions)
Directing I projects
January
ACTF
Auditions for spring productions
February
Winter recess
Third departmental production
DAA Audition Day
Directing II projects
March
DAA/sophomore/junior interviews
Spring recess
April/May
Fourth departmental production
Directing II projects
Senior Dinner/Honors Convocation