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Theatre Arts and Performance Studies



Announcements

Audition Call! Click here for more information.

 

THEATRE ARTS & PERFORMANCE STUDIES ANNOUNCES THE 2012/2013 SEASON

Anatomy of Gray
By Jim Leonard, Jr.
Directed by Lisa Berger

October 12-14, 2012 Black Box

 

The Beaux’ Stratagem
Adapted by Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig
From the play by George Farquhar
Directed by Terry Glaser

November 15-18, 2012 Shiley Theatre

 

TBD: A Collaboratively Devised Theatre Piece
Directed by Monica Stufft, Ph.D.

May 2-5, 2013 Studio Theatre

 

Student Lab
March 14-17, 2013 Black Box

 

LUNCH BOX: "Impulse: Techniques for Embodied Creativity"

Tuesday, April 24 at 12:15
in Camino 131

Please join the Theatre Arts and Performance Studies Department for a Lunchbox workshop offered by Dr. Kelly Rafferty.

Using techniques from improvisation and physical comedy, students will learn how to develop a powerfully charged and open stage presence that allows performers to work from a deep and simultaneous connection with their own impulses, their scene partners, and their audience. These practices are particularly useful for overcoming stage fright, silencing the inner critic's voice, moving through creative blocks, and developing a broader physical, vocal, and emotional range. Because we'll be focusing on honing perceptive sensitivity, creative flexibility, and collaborative fluidity, this workshop is appropriate for actors, dancers, directors, choreographers, and writers. The workshop will last approximately an hour and a half (ending at 1:45). Please come in clothes that you can move comfortably in, preferably no skirts or open toed shoes.

 

A 2012/13 Season Informational Session

Friday, March 23
in Camino 131
4:00 – 5:30 pm

Attend the "Seasonal Informational Session" to hear details about the upcoming productions, to learn about the audition process for each show, and to ask any questions you may have for the directors. Come and meet a special surprise guest from London!

LUNCH BOX: Voice & Speech and 2012/13 Season Announcement!
Tuesday, March 20 at 12:15
in Camino 131

Jan Gist, Professor of Voice, Speech and Dialects
for The Old Globe/USD Graduate Theatre Department,
will be offering an exploration of the skills that bring actors’ voices to life on stage.

An actor’s instrument includes the body, voice, and imagination. When all three are activated and coordinated, the actor is empowered to create exciting and inspiring performances. On Tuesday you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with some exercises to expand your breath, pitch, and power, and to clarify your articulation, all aimed at the theatre's demands.

Professor Gist has worked with actors and theatres all over the country and taught workshops for Russia’s Moscow Art Theatre, London’s Central School of Speech and Drama, and regularly presents at international conferences for The Voice And Speech Trainers Association. Learn more about her at: jangistspeaking.com.

The course, VOICE and SPEECH will be offered Fall 2012!
CRN #4304 THEA-340.01, J. Gist
Tuesday 2:30-5:20

The Government Inspector selected for a scene prsentation at the annual KC/ACTF festival Feb 6-12, 2012! One scene chosen from THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR to be one of eight showcased from all of Region VIII on Feb. 7th!

 

USITT INFORMATIONAL MEETING February 7, 2012 at 12:30 in the Black Box (Camino 131)

Find out about the annual conference in Long Beach, March 28-31, dates, deadlines and what it's all about. Click here for the information!

At the conference see the latest and greatest in theatre technology!

 

Black Box to receive $500,000 upgrade! The Vista, May 4, 2011.

 

The University of San Diego Theatre Arts and Performance Studies Department proudly announces their 2011/2012 production season!

THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original by Nikolai Gogol
Directed by Terry Glaser
October 20-23, 2011
Shiley Theatre

SHAPE OF THINGS
by Neil LaBute
Directed by George Yé
November 17-22, 2011
Black Box Theatre (C131)

STUDENT LAB
February 22-26, 2012
Black Box Theatre (C131)

GONE MISSING
Created by The Civilians
Written by Steven Cosson from Interviews by the Company*
Music & Lyrics by Michael Friedman
“Interview with Dr. Palinurus” by Peter Morris
Directed by
April 26-29, 2012
Studio Theatre

*Damian Balder, Trey Lyford, Jennifer Morris, Brian Sgambati,
Alison Weller and Colleen Werthmann

Tickets for all plays on sale two weeks prior to opening at the Hahn University Center Box Office (619) 260-2727.

Tickets also available one hour before curtain at the theatre box office.

Theatre Arts and Performance Studies website: www.sandiego.edu/cas/theatrearts