College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes


DRAMA

Directed study courses are offered at the KTD campus. DRAM 110 3.0 units Intro to the Theatre A survey course designed to develop an appreciation of theatre for majors and nonmajors. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1882 Noble M G TTh 9:40-11am, KTD/FA134 DRAM 126 3.0 units Improvisation for the Theatre A participatory class in which students practice improvisational techniques designed to support live performances. The class will focus on relaxation, concentration, spontaneity, and honesty. It will culminate in a series of live performances. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1883 Killam P T 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA32 DRAM 127 2.0 units Improv Performance Prerequisite: DRAM 126 ADVISED This course is designed for students to rehearse as an ensemble, develop performance skills, and perform on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1884 Zilbersmith C T 4:10-6pm, KTD/FA32 and 3hrs/wk TBA DRAM 128 3.0 units Improvisation II Prerequisite: DRAM 126 ADVISED An intermediate improv class for students with prior improv experience. We will explore ensemble performance and become adept at different improv genre; narrative, long form, social commentary, and dramatic improv. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1885 Killam P B T 1:10-4pm, KTD/FA32 DRAM 130 3.0 units Theory and Practice in Acting I Prerequisite: TAKE WITH DRAM 134 This course includes exercises in characterization, pantomime, improvisation, voice projection, and body movement. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 2474 Zilbersmith C L M 1:10-4pm, KTD/FA32 and 1hr/wk TBA DRAM 131 3.0 units Theory and Practice in Acting II Prerequisite: DRAM 130&134 ADVISED Emphasizes the creation of character through intensive analysis and rehearsal of scenes. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1886 Bihr J B W 1:10-4pm, KTD/FA32 and 1hr/wk TBA DRAM 134 1.0 unit Acting for Director's Workshop This course involves audition, rehearsal and performance in scenes from DRAM 240. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1887 Bihr J 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA134 First meeting Th 1/24, 12-1pm in FA 134. DRAM 160 1.0 unit Stage Production Participate in backstage production work for current college drama production. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1888 3/17-5/11 Zilbersmith C M 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA32 and 3.6hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150 1889 1/28-3/16 Polen P, Krempetz R M 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA150 and 3.6hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150 DRAM 161 1.0 unit Prep and Crew: Sets & Properties Participate in the construction of scenery and properties for a production; backstage crew assignment during the performances of a production. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1890 1/28-3/16 Polen P, Krempetz R M 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA150 and 3.6hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150 DRAM 162 1.0 unit Prep and Crew: Costumes Participate in the construction of costumes for a production. Involves backstage crew assignment during the run of a production. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1891 1/28-3/16 Polen P, Krempetz R M 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA150 and 3.6hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150 DRAM 163 1.0 unit Prep and Crew: Light and Sound Production Participate in preproduction preparation of lighting and sound and crew work during the run of a production. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1892 1/28-3/16 Polen P, Krempetz R M 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA150 and 3.6hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150 DRAM 230 3.0 units Advanced Acting Techniques Prerequisite: AUDITION Intensive preparation and analysis of major roles in selected scenes from plays of various types and periods. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1893 Bihr J M 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA32 and 1hr/wk TBA DRAM 240 3.0 units Stage Direction Prerequisite: DRAM 110,130,134 ADV This course includes transferring from script to live action on stage, auditions, casting, rehearsal, fundamentals of compositions, movement characterization, and interpersonal relationships in play production. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1894 Bihr J B Th 1:10-4pm, KTD/FA134 and 2hrs/wk TBA DRAM 245 4.0 units Rehearsal and Performance Prerequisite: AUDITION,TAKE W/160 This course includes acting in the scheduled production of plays, preproduction work in sets, lights, or costumes. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1895 1/23-3/16 Dunn J TBA KTD/FA150 and 23.3hrs/wk TBA DRAM 246 4.0 units Rehearsal and Performance of a Modern Comedy Prerequisite: AUDITION,TAKE W/160 Acting in the scheduled production of plays, preproduction work in sets, lights, or costumes. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1896 3/17-5/11 Zilbersmith C TBA KTD/FA32 and 26.3hrs/wk TBA PRODUCTION SCHEDULE INFORMATION SPRING 2008 A Midsummer Night's Dream Author: William Shakespeare Directed by: James Dunn; Musical Direction-Tara Flandreau Choreography-Sandra Tanner #1895 DRAM 245 Rehearsal and Performance Auditions: Sat, Dec 1, 10am, FA 150 Callbacks: Tues, Dec 4, 7pm, FA 150 Rehearsals Begin: Wed, Jan 23, 2007, 6:30pm, FA 150 Performances: (Dates) Feb 29; March 1, 7, 8, 14, & 15 at 8pm March 9 and 16 at 2pm Location) Fine Arts Theatre (FA 150) Improv Commedia Dell'Arte Author: Improvised Directed by: Carla Zilbersmith #1896 DRAM 246 Rehearsal and Performance of a Modern Comedy Auditions: Tues, Jan. 15 at 7pm Callbacks: Sat, Jan. 19 at 12noon Rehearsals Begin: March 17, 2008 and TBA Performances: (Dates) April 25, 26; May 4, 5, 9, & 10 at 8pm May 6 and 11 at 2pm (Location) Studio Theatre (FA 32) FOR INFO CALL THE DRAMA DEPARTMENT (415) 485-9555 Return to Course Index