THEA 183
Stage Direction for Opera and Musical Theatre Fall 2024
Division I
Cross-listed MUS 183

The course provides an overview of the fundamentals of stage direction for opera and musical theatre. Students will develop an understanding of the basic principles of design and the process necessary for developing an approach to directing a production. They will explore the work of stage directors whose output has been particularly influential and learn about a variety of approaches to process and rehearsal technique. Repertoire studied will include a range of opera and musical theatre from the beginning of the form to its current trends and a broad variety of directorial approaches from traditional to concept productions. Students will complete the process of developing a concept/approach for a production with a title of their choosing.