The Department of Theater and Performance offers the creative and inquisitive candidate an opportunity to explore performance, writing and design through experimentation and exploration. This interdisciplinary approach to performance offers a gateway to multifaceted opportunities in performance, theater studies and the creative industries. Students are encouraged to experiment with performance modalities featuring text, film, songs and site-specific areas to develop and create original stories.
Along with performing the classic and contemporary theater texts, students will experience a well-rounded interdisciplinary performance training. African American cultural forms along with a rich sprinkling of diverse creative methodologies from around the world expose students to an up-to-date contemporary performance practice. On offer is the opportunity to develop a critical and practical analysis of performance, art, social activism and politics to comprehend how these elements sync together to shape and form bold and exciting artists/citizens.
Theater and Performance
350 Spelman Lane, SW
Atlanta, GA. 30314
404-270-5471
patriciashipp@spelman.edu
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The theater and performance major consists of 48 semester credits. The major is divided into four areas: the Core; Literature, History and Criticism; Performance; and Technical Theatre/Management. Students majoring in theater and performance are required to take all of the courses offered in the core (40 credit hours) including four semesters of Production Lab and two department electives.
Core Courses (40 Credit Hours) (Required)
Elective Courses (8 Credit Hours)
All majors are expected to participate fully in the life of the department by either performing in or doing back-stage work in at least four productions.
AuditionsThe audition process provides invaluable learning opportunities. Therefore, students are required to attend general auditions at the beginning of each academic year and to audition for each departmental production to gain auditioning experience.
InternshipsStudents are encouraged to participate in at least one internship during their time in the department.
Departmental HonorsTo be eligible for departmental honors, a student must:
Please refer to the latest College Bulletin for full requirements and course descriptions.
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