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Drama Program
Admission Requirements and Regulations for Academic Progress
In addition to meeting the general university requirements and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements, drama majors must fulfill the following requirements to enter the program, remain in the program and/or graduate from the program.
Audition
Each drama student must have an audition/interview before the faculty. Auditions/interviews will be held during the Fall and Spring semesters prior to entry, during the summer prior to entry and/or graduate from the program.
Project Requirements
Each student in drama with a performance emphasis is required to showcase his/her talent each year to demonstrate growth as an actor. The NEW FACES SHOW spotlights incoming freshman and transfer students. The SOPHOMORE PROJECT is a two person scene plus a monologue by each scene member with a time limit of fifteen minutes. The JUNIOR PROJECT is a one person show approved by the faculty of thirty to forty-five minutes. The SENIOR PROJECT is an approved performance recital of one hour. Additional requirements are listed in the drama students' handbook.
Participation in Performance Troupes
Each drama major with a performance emphasis is required to be actively involved in at least tow of the six performance troupes each semester. The troupes are Readers' Theatre, Children's Theatre, Religious Theatre, Mime, Movement, and Variety Singing and Dance.
Semester Reviews
Each student is required to be evaluated by a faculty member each semester. Mid-semester (nine weeks) evaluations may be held when necessary.
Upper-Level Review
During the fourth semester of theatre courses, all drama majors will be evaluated. This evaluation determines whether or not the student will be admitted to upper-level courses in drama.
Drama Majors
Students majoring in drama with a performance emphasis must receive approval of the acting faculty prior to entering the upper-level performance courses. Students must then earn a grade of B or above in all performance courses. Those who earn a grade below B must repeat the course to receive credit.
Transfer Credit
Students transferring from other institutions must validate their standings in theatre arts through an audition/interview for a performance emphasis or through a portfolio/interview for other theatre options.
Practicum
All drama majors must take theatre practicum each semester that they are drama majors.
Attendance at Performances, Workshop, and Seminars
All drama majors required to attend everything sponsored by the drama program.
Crew Requirements
Students will work a minimum of two hours crew each day Monday through Friday. Students should also be prepared to work weekends should the need arise. Crew time will be calculated weekly. All privileges will be eliminated if crew is not done. Privileges include using the facilities and equipment, touring with the department, and appearing in any of the Drama Program's productions.
Committee Requirements
Students will be required to work on one of the five committees. The committees are Cultural Arts, Hospitality, Transportation, Fundraising, and Entertainment.
Dem-La
A required weekly meeting of all drama majors on Friday for the purpose of lecture demonstrations, special performances, visiting artists, troupe shows, etc. Each drama major with a performance emphasis is required to perform at least one time each semester.
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