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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Theatre Arts Department

Theatre Arts Department



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Ellensburg
McConnell Hall, room 102

509-963-1750
Fax: 509-963-1767
www.cwu.edu/~theatre
    See Web site for how theatre arts could be used for educational and career purposes.

Faculty and Staff
Chair

Scott R. Robinson, MFA

Professors
Brenda Hubbard, MFA, performance head, acting, directing, literature
Scott R. Robinson, MFA, resident costume designer
Michael J. Smith, MFA, acting, directing, voice, literature, musical theatre

Associate Professor
Christina Barrigan, MFA, design head, resident lighting designer
George W. Bellah, 3rd, MFA, movement, stage combat, acting, Asian drama

Assistant Professors
David Brown, MM, musical directory, music theory
Terri Brown, PhD, music theatre head, history
Elise Forier, MFA, theatre education, youth theatre, playwriting
Marc Hanjuk, MFA, resident scenic designer
Nadine Pederson, PhD, graduate coordinator, history, literature

Lecturers
David Barnett, MFA, technology
Leslee Caul, BA, management
Jerald Dougherty, MFA, production management
Keith Edie, MFA, performance
M. Catherine McMillen, BA, wigs and makeup

Staff
David Barnett, McConnell stage manager/ technical director
Leslee Caul, director of marketing and development
Mary Makins, senior department secretary
M. Catherine McMillen, costume shop supervisor
Linda Waters, fiscal technician II

Department Information
The Department of Theatre Arts offers comprehensive study in the varied facets of theatre arts as they relate to theatre production. Coursework prepares students for rigorous and rewarding work within Central Theatre Ensemble (CTE), the production arm of the program. Based on a professional model of theatre, CTE offers students the opportunity to thrive in all aspects of theatre production in a safe and mentoring environment, working in state-of-the-art venues supported by fully equipped shops.

Admission Requirements
Required 2.0 GPA for all incoming theatre arts majors. Audition and/or interview required for entrance into BFA programs. Entrance exam administered prior to admission to major.

Exit Requirements
Exam administered in the senior year. All majors must have a final accumulated GPA of 2.5 in theatre arts.

Extracurricular Activity
Majors are required to participate in production each quarter, as outlined in the department handbook. Some evening and weekend requirements related to production.

Program Certifications
Endorsement in Theatre Education (K-12)
A comprehensive and thoughtful course of study will prepare the teachers of tomorrow, through course and production work, for successful careers in the classrooms and on the stages of middle and high schools. Under the direction of our highly trained faculty, you will maneuver a carefully planned curriculum conforming to all state education and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) certification standards.

Special Requirements
Student teaching required in senior year for endorsement. Additional minor endorsement recommended. Completion of a “LiveText” portfolio required. Successful completion of the WEST-E examination is required for state endorsement.

Financial Obligations and Required Extracurricular Costs
All performance and musical theatre majors are required to have character and dance shoes, and makeup kits.
Design majors should have basic drafting and art supplies.
Equipment, Technology, Software Purchase Requirement
LiveText software required for theatre education majors.
Associated fees required in several courses where students create and keep projects. Course fees are noted in the course list.

Programs

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