10/31/2024 11:08:56 AM	SRT 47 Course Outline as of Summer 2019	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  SRT 47	Title:  SRT- COMPANY
Full Title:  Summer Repertory Theatre - Repertory Company
Last Reviewed:5/9/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	6.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	6.00	Lab Scheduled	19.25		9 min.	Lab Scheduled	336.88
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	19.25			Contact Total	336.88
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 336.88

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  THAR 47

Catalog Description:

Summer Repertory Theatre (SRT) is a complete and extensive practicum in all aspects of stage production; acting, singing, dancing, stagecraft, costuming and theatre management are taught through a comprehensive program of rehearsal and public performance for the career-oriented student.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Previous experience in theatre production

Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Summer Repertory Theatre (SRT) is a complete and extensive practicum in all aspects of stage production; acting, singing, dancing, stagecraft, costuming and theatre management are taught through a comprehensive program of rehearsal and public performance for the career-oriented student.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Previous experience in theatre production
Limits on Enrollment:By Audition
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Summer 1984	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Summer 1984	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. To perform effectively as an ensemble company member in a professional theatre company.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate the professional responsibilities of a theatre artist while participating

     in the preparation, execution and performance of multiple productions simultaneously.

2.  Prioritize tasks in an environment with multiple and competing demands.

3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the professional production process, from script

     to performance, and utilize advanced theatre practices within the process.

4.  Recognize and exhibit the discipline of professional theatre backstage protocols.

5.  Communicate successfully within the hierarchy of a repertory theatre structure.

6.  Support the work of the rest of a production ensemble, working cooperatively within

    a team structure of fellow professionals.

7.  Interpret and fulfill advanced theatre instructions accurately, working calmly under pressure.

8.  Quickly assess situations and adapt accordingly within professional production

    and performance environments.

Topics and Scope

 I.   Working With the Production Ensemble

    A. Director

    B. Technical department

    C. Stage management department

    D. Costume department

    E. Actors

    F. Front of house

    G. Business and administration

II.  Theatre Professionalism

     A. Professional theatre etiquette and protocol

    B. Advanced theatre terminology

    C. Locations of facilities and resources within a multiple-venue theatre company

    D. Production framework

         1. Production schedule (including builds)

         2. Rehearsal schedule

         3. Load in

         4. Technical rehearsals

III.  Communication in regional repertory theatre hierarchy

    A. Artistic Director

    B. Production Manager

    C. Production Stage Manager

    D. Company Manager

    E. Technical Director

    F. Assistant Technical Director

    G. Shop Foreperson

    H. Master Carpenter

    I. Master Electrician

    J. Costume Director

    K. Costume Shop Foreperson

    L. Prop Master

    M. Charge Artist

    N. Designers

IV.  Procedures

    A. Managing time, health, and personal responsibilities

    B. General safety and emergency procedures

V. About the Productions

    A. The script's historical context and style

    B. Director's concept

    C. Design interpretations

    D. Technical responsibilities

    E. Working in the repertory theatre environment

    F. Changeover

VI. Working During a Performance Situation

    A. Production attire

    B. Production safety

    C. Working calmly under stress

    D. Handling others' nerves

    E. Prioritizing and adapting

    F. Staying focused and alert

    G. Handling the unexpected

VII. Business Aspects of Working in the Professional Theatre

    A. Resumes

    B. Portfolios

    C. Relocation to theatre market places

    D. Value of graduate school

    E. Photography

         1. Headshots

         2. Photographing for portfolios

    F. Forums with visiting professionals

Assignments:

1.  Complete all responsibilities for assigned positions for multiple productions during the season.

2.  Adhere to advanced standards of professionalism, following the terms of the Company Handbook and course syllabus.

3.  Provide and wear required attire for construction, rehearsals and performances.

4.  Read the script for each assigned production.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 60 - 80%
Preparation, collaboration, and performance in SRT productions.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 40%
Professionalism

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Scripts of plays being performed

SRT Company Handbook

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