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• Associate of Arts degrees
  • Theatre Performance
  • Theatre Technology
  • Dance
  • Musical Theatre Performance

THEA 1000 Introduction to the Theatre (3L,3CR)[E][CA]:
Designed to stimulate an interest and appreciation of the role of the theatre in the modern world including a survey of major theatrical periods from the Golden Age of Greece into the 20th century, a study of the effective evaluation of theatrical performance, and the modern business of theatre.

THEA 1010 Introduction to Theatre for Theatre and Dance Majors (3L,3CR):
A foundation course for theatre and dance majors as preparation for other theatre and dance courses. It is an introduction to the Casper College Theatre and Dance facilities, theatre history, the business and practitioners of theatre, theatre styles and genre.

THEA 1100 Acting I (3L,3CR)[E][CA]:
A foundation performance course with emphasis on exploring and developing sensory and emotional resources through creative exercises and improvisations leading to performance readiness. The course uses a step-by-step ‘learn by doing’ methodology.

THEA 1105 Acting Company (2LB,1CR):
This course provides opportunities for theatre performance majors to explore techniques in an ensemble environment. Acting Company uses the format of collaborative work in the manner of the Actor's Studio, where company members share in exploration and criticism as they explore diverse techniques.

THEA 1125 Musical Theatre Performance Techniques I (2L,2LB,3CR):
This course is designed to integrate the learned skills of singing, acting, movement, voice and dancing into a synthesized, cohesive musical theatre performance craft. This course will alternate every spring with THEA 1135. The criteria and main objectives will remain the same for each course; however, the content and genres will be different. (Spring only).

THEA 1135 Musical Theatre Performance Techniques II (2L,2LB,3CR):
This course is designed to integrate the learned skills of singing, acting, movement, voice and dancing into a synthesized, cohesive musical theatre performance craft. This course will alternate every spring with THEA 1125. The criteria and main objectives will remain the same for each course; however, the content and genres will be different. (Spring only).

THEA 1400 Stage Dance (3LB,1CR):
Will emphasize the fundamentals of dance for the stage. It will focus on technique, terminology, and the execution of the basic steps used to choreograph stage production and will work on auditioning skills.

THEA 1410 Ballet I (3LB,1CR)[E][CA]:
This course will emphasize the fundamentals of ballet. Will focus on technique, terminology, and the execution of the basic steps.

THEA 1420 Ballet II (4LB,2CR)[E][CA]:
A continuing course in the principles and techniques of classical ballet. Emphasis is placed on the continuation of broadening the dancer’s movement vocabulary while refining acquired technical skills. Dancers will begin work in the study of early dance forms (Pavane, Galliard, Allemande, Canary, etc., early through late Renaissance forms only.) Prerequisite: THEA 1410, or permission of the instructor.

THEA 1430 Modern Dance I (3LB,1CR)[E][CA]:
This course will be an introduction to the principles and techniques of modern dance. Dancers will focus on technique, terminology, and the execution of the basic steps, as well as the discovery of movement in space and time.

THEA 1440 Modern Dance II (4LB,2CR)[E][CA]:
A second level course covering the principles and techniques of modern dance. This course will also begin to expose students to the principles of choreography and composition. Prerequisite: THEA 1430, or permission of the instructor.

THEA 1450 Beginning Tap Dance (3LB,1CR)[E]:
This course will emphasize the fundamentals of tap dance. Will focus on technique, terminology, and the execution of the basic steps.

THEA 1471 Technical Theatre Practicum – Costuming (4LB,2CR):
Required technical theatre lab work for all technical theatre majors not registered in THEA 2220 Stagecraft. Hands-on work constructing costumes used in Casper College Theatre and Dance Department productions. The student will develop an overview of how all the areas of technical construction overlap and support each other.

THEA 1472 Technical Theatre Practicum – Lighting (4LB,2CR):
Required technical theatre lab work for all technical theatre majors not registered in THEA 2220 Stagecraft. Hands-on work in lighting preparation used in Casper College Theatre and Dance Department productions. The student will develop an overview of how all the areas of technical construction overlap and support each other.

THEA 1473 Technical Theatre Practicum – Properties (4LB,2CR):
Required technical theatre lab work for all technical theatre majors not registered in THEA 2220 Stagecraft. Hands-on work constructing properties used in Casper College Theatre and Dance Department productions. The student will develop an overview of how all the areas of technical construction overlap and support each other.

THEA 1480 Jazz I (3LB,1CR)[E]:
This course will emphasize the fundamentals of jazz dance. It will focus on technique, terminology, and the execution of the basic jazz steps.

THEA 1500 Dance Performance (2-4LB,1-2CR)[E] (Max. 5):
Individually supervised practical training in performance and production during the rehearsal and performance of the fall and spring productions of the dance concert. Open entry. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

THEA 2010 Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I (3L,3CR)[E]:
First semester of a one-year course. A study of plays from the major periods of dramatic literature. This course will cover from the Greeks through the Restoration. Prerequisite: THEA 1000 or THEA 1010.

THEA 2020 Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II (3L,3CR)[E]:
Second semester of a one-year course. Covers major plays from the 18th century to the present. A continuation of THEA 2010. Prerequisite: THEA 2010, or permission of the instructor.

THEA 2050 Theatre Practice (1-2CR) (Max. 10)[E]:
Individually supervised practical training during the rehearsal and performance of faculty-directed theatre productions. Open entry. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

THEA 2100 Acting II (3L,3CR):
A course to develop the actor’s voice and body for characterization and character interaction through performance of scenes. Study of character and scene analysis. Prerequisite: THEA 1100, or permission of the instructor.

THEA 2140 Voice for Acting (3L,3CR)[E]:
Study of voice and articulation as a means of improving vocal expression in performance.

THEA 2145 Introduction to Theatrical Costuming (1L,4LB,3CR):
Will introduce all aspects of stage costuming: design, and the integrating of the costume with scenery, make-up, and lighting. The focus will be toward the practical construction of costumes and will include practical laboratory work on college productions.

THEA 2155 Movement for Acting (3L,3CR):
This course focuses on the physical training of the actor. Aspects of physical training that will be covered are: warm ups, dynamic movement, relaxation and alignment, coordination and control, and techniques such as stage combat and mime.

THEA 2160 Stage Make-up (1L,4LB,3CR)[E]:
The practice of techniques involved in stage make-up. Straight and character make-ups, the application and shaping of beards and mustaches, and other techniques of realistic and nonrealistic make-up.

THEA 2200 Backgrounds of Dance (3L,3CR)[E][CA][G]:
A survey of ethnic and theatrical dance forms from primal society to the 20th century. The course examines the place of the arts as a reflection of the culture. The course emphasizes dance from a global point-of-view and includes a look at social dances as well as the performance dances. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010, or permission of the instructor.

THEA 2210 Dance Performance and Technique (3LB,1CR)[E]:
This class covers technique and performance focusing specifically on technique skills and performing at an advanced level (various styles and genres). Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and previous dance experience.

THEA 2215 Intermediate Composition Skills/Improvisation (4LB,2CR):
This course further develops the student’s abilities to compose and choreograph their own ideas into dance works. Both group and individual improvisation is used to further choreographic techniques. Prerequisite: THEA 1440, or permission of the instructor.

THEA 2220 Stagecraft (2L,4LB,4CR)[E]:
Study of basic skills and procedures used to realize a design idea into a finished stage production. Work in design principles and techniques, set construction, color, and stage lighting. Laboratory required.

THEA 2230 Stage Lighting (3L,3CR):
An introduction to the discipline of stage lighting. Will focus on the fundamentals of stage lighting, including the history of lighting, illumination, lighting equipment, projection principles, color, elementary electricity, lighting control, and basic design.

THEA 2310 Auditioning (2L,2LB,3CR):
Practical experience in preparing and presenting audition material, and a preparation for a career in theatre, film or television. Prerequisite: THEA 1100, 2100, or permission of instructor.

THEA 2311 Portfolio Preparation (1L,1CR):
This course is for beginning costume, makeup, set or lighting designers, stage managers and/or technical directors. It is the study and practice of the techniques and skills required to assemble a professional portfolio and to prepare the student to present their work and themselves in a professional manner when interviewing for transfer schools or jobs.

THEA 2350 Musical Theatre (3L,3CR):
This course covers the history and literature of the musical theatre, and emphasizes the ever-changing relationship between book, music and lyrics.

THEA 2370 Summer Theatre (2-6LB,1-3CR)[E] (Max. 4):
Credit for participation in the Casper College Summer Theatre Program in all phases of production. Open entry. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. (Summer term.)

THEA 2410 Ballet II/I (4LB,2CR)[E]:
A continuing course in the principles of classical ballet. Emphasis is placed on continuing to broaden the dancer’s movement vocabulary while refining acquired technical skills. Pointe work will be started with those students who are ready along with partnering skills, more advanced Barre and Centre skills, including Tours and Beats. Prerequisite: THEA 1420.

THEA 2420 Ballet II/II (4.5LB,2CR):
A continuing course in the principles and techniques of classical ballet. Emphasis is placed on refining the dancer’s movement vocabulary while increasing the level of difficulty of acquired technical skills. Dancers will continue in both partnering and Pointe work. Ballet conditioning will be a part of every class. Prerequisite: THEA 2410.

THEA 2450 Tap II (3LB,1CR):
This course will review the basic tap steps and then move on to more intermediate rhythms, clarification of sounds and more complicated footwork. Prerequisite: THEA 1450 or permission of the instructor.

THEA 2475 Directed Special Projects in Theatre (1-3L,2-6LB,3CR) (Max. 6):
For students who wish to work in greater depth in acting, scenic design, stage lighting, costuming, research in theatre, etc. Course content will be contracted individually with each student in order to provide greater emphasis and experience in that student’s area of interest.

THEA 2480 Jazz II (3LB,1CR)[E]:
A second level course furthering the student’s knowledge of jazz dance and its origins. Dancers will focus on techniques, terminology, and the execution of jazz steps from the intermediate to the advanced level. Prerequisite: THEA 1480 or permission of the instructor.

THEA 2490 Topics: (Subtitle) (1-3L,1-3CR) (Max. 6):
Offered in answer to specific need or public interest, especially seminars with visiting guest artists.

Life after Casper College Theatre & Dance

A hallmark of Casper College Department of Theatre and Dance

GUEST ARTISTS
Perhaps the finest education for theatre students comes with working with theatre professionals. We bring in a professional guest artist to our program at least every other year so that every theatre student has the opportunity to work with professional theatre artists. We also vary the kinds of artists we bring to the program. In recent years, the patron program supported Anything Goes and Chicago director Kurt Stamm, Summer and Smoke director Dr. Jerry Henderson, a professional actor, Anthony Zerbe, and Blair Gulledge, a guest costume designer for A Christmas Carol.

Guest Artists provide a final link to the professional theatre. This link can be attained in no other way than to have a working professional on campus. We have hosted professional actors, designers, choreographers and directors, including:

Lindsay Okasaki (former Casper College Theatre student) graduate of the University of Northern Colorado and member of Actor’s Equity Association.  Lindsay has been a guest artist twice for Anything Goes in 2001 and in the fall of 2006 in A Chorus Line.

Arthur Giron (nationally known, New York City playwright) provided seminars in playwriting and worked with the college production of his play, Flight in spring 2007.

Mark Medoff (Tony Award winning playwright) whose fourth visit was fall of 2003. Mark provided seminars in screenwriting, and worked with a reading of his newest play, The Same Life Over.  Mr. Medoff was also in residence, 1990, 1993 and 1996.

Shirley Jones (Academy Award winning actress) presented a discussion of her career for Casper College students in September, 2003.

Anthony Zerbe (actor) who spent a week in the fall of 2002 working with 12 students to create a personal showcase.

Kurt Stamm (director/ choreographer) directed and choreographed Anything Goes! in the fall of 2001 and Chicago in 2004 as well as the upcoming Fall 2007 musical.

Peg Sannerud (lighting designer) designed lights for Anything Goes! during her residency in 2001.

Robert MacDougall (stage fight director) staged the violence and swordplay in TheThree Musketeers in the winter of 2001.

Kema Jamal (dancer/ choreographer) has been in residence a number of times, most recently in the fall of 2002.

Greg Mullavey (actor) who played Applegate in the 1998 production of Damn Yankees!

Desmond Heeley (Tony Award winning designer) was in residence for a week in 1998 during our production of The Tempest.

Rory Scanlon (designer) designed the scenery for the 1993 production of Mark Medoff’s Stefanie Hero.

Dr. Jerry Henderson (retired head of the theatre program at Pepperdine University) directed Summer and Smoke in 2004.

Marriane McAndrew (Hello, Dolly! movie Mrs. Molloy) and her husband actor Stewart Moss, did workshops in conjunction with our production of Hello, Dolly! fall 2005.

Blair Gulledge (costumer) was our guest costume designer and director, fall 2005.

Brent Schneider (University of Utah dance faculty) was in residence for a week, spring 2005.

Theatre Trips
Each year, the theatre and dance faculty accompany students on a theatre trip. Because of our location, we believe it is important that students experience as much professional theatre as possible. While the trips usually center on the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, and dinner theatres in the area, trips have also been taken to Las Vegas and Minneapolis. These trips will prove vital in your assessment of where and how you will eventually enter in the theatre or dance world.

American College Dance Festival
Each spring, dance students participate in the American College Dance Festival. These festivals move throughout our region, providing the dance student exposure to many universities for transfer as well as varying techniques, styles and choreography.

The Bakkhai
The Association of Theatre and Dance Students at Casper College

The Bakkhai is a student organization dedicated to the support and promotion of theatre, dance, and learning.  Members have the opportunity to participate in and even initiate theatre- and dance-based activities in addition to what is already offered by the department of theatre and dance.

Theatre and dance can be extremely time-consuming, with little time for relaxation.  The Bakkhai is in a position to sponsor relaxing and exciting activities to help break the stress of production, and bring everyone together.

Each year the Department of Theatre and Dance goes on a theatre trip to visit major theatre centers around the region.  While we usually go to Denver, we have gone as far as Minneapolis and Las Vegas in the recent past.  The Bakkhai, as an organization, is the principle fund-raising entity.  Funds raised are used to offset the cost to Bakkhai members.  Because of this function, the Bakkhai takes a strong hand in planning the activities of each year’s trip.

Membership in the Bakkhai is open to anyone with an active interest in theatre and dance.  We encourage all majors to join.  Membership is simple - express an interest, pay the dues ($10 per year) and get involved!

Flight
Dance Company of the Department of Theatre and Dance

Flight, the dance company of the Department of Theatre and Dance, is made up of students who are on dance scholarship and/or who are theatre, musical theatre or dance majors.  The fundamental requirement is a commitment to dance performance, and a willingness to commit the time to rehearsals and performance, especially the annual contemporary dance concert.  The company also represents the Department of Theatre and Dance at the American College Dance Festival and at various schools throughout the state by providing performances and workshops. 

The Association of Dance Performers

The Association of Dance Performers is a student organization recognized by the Casper College Student Senate.  This group is open to any Casper College students and focuses on various fund-raisers as well as local and statewide workshops in dance techniques and performance.  This group also works hand-in-hand with the company class to perform at various local events and act as ambassadors to Casper College.

Box Office Information

Telephone
(307) 268-2500

Hours
Monday – Friday; 10am to 3pm; during the weeks of box office operations

Prices
Adults: $12
Children & Students: $10

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• 2008-2009
  • CLICK FOR CURRENT PRODUCTION SITE
    • Sweeney Todd
    • Cloud 9 (Black Box Theatre)
    • The Gifts of the Magi
    • Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
    • Ishmael Hope
    • Contemporary Dance Concert: Thumbelina
    • Seagulls in a Cherry Tree (Black Box Theatre)

A review of this list demonstrates the variety of productions we do at Casper College!

• 1997-1998
  • Oklahoma!
  • Alice in Wonderland
  • Frankstein
  • The Comedy of Errors
    
    
• Summer 1998
  • Camelot
    
    
• 1998-1999
  • Damn Yankees
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • The Tempest
  • Crimes of the Heart
    
    
• Summer 1999
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
    
    
• 1999-2000
  • West Side Story
  • Mrs. Coney:
  • A Tale at Christmas
  • Life is a Dream
  • The Miracle Worker
    
    
• Summer 2000
  • Wizard of Oz
    
    
• 2000-2001
  • Children of Eden
  • Nuncrackers
  • The Three Musketeers
  • The Odd Couple (male and female versions)
    
    
• Summer 2001
  • Carousel
    
    
• 2001-2002
  • Anything Goes
  • A Child’s Christmas in Wales
  • The Merry Wives of Windsor
  • The Diary of Anne Frank
    
    
• Summer 2002
  • The Secret Garden
    
    
• 2002-2003
  • Once Upon a Mattress
  • Best Christmas Pageant Ever
  • Blood Wedding
  • Teahouse of the August Moon
    
    
• Summer 2003
  • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
    
    
• 2003-2004
  • Man of LaMancha
  • Spoon River Anthology
  • Best Christmas Pageant Ever
  • Summer and Smoke
  • Dance Concert: Flipside
  • Arsenic and Old Lace
    
    
• Summer 2004
  • Chicago
    
    
• 2004-2005
  • You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
  • Hamlet
  • The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the Moon Marigolds
  • Dance Concert: Through the Lens
  • Bitterroot
    
    
• Summer 2005
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
    
    
• 2005-2006
  • Hello, Dolly!
  • A Christmas Carol
  • The Bakkhai
  • Dance Concert: Live Music, Live Text, Live Dance
  • Dead Man Walking
    
    
• Summer 2006
  • Little Shop of Horrors
    
    
• 2006-2007
  • A Chorus Line
  • It's A Wonderful Life
  • As You Like It
  • Dance Concert: Entrechat
  • Flight
    
    
• Summer 2007
  • Beauty and the Beast
    
    
• 2007-2008
  • Throughly Modern Millie
  • Inspecting Carol
  • Galileo
  • Contemporary Dance Concert
  • Fahrenheit 451
    
    
• Summer 2008
  • Brigadoon

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