Theatre Arts Classes

Palomar College — Theatre Arts (TA) Courses

TA 100 — Introduction to the Theatre (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 111

Theatre texts, processes and performances create a mirror that reflects an image of the world. This course actively engages students through the language, tools and processes of theatre to examine and encounter our world and to articulate insights about human behavior, experience, culture & society.

TA 106A — Basic Costume I: Technology (3 units)

2 hours lecture • 3 hours lab • Note: Cross listed as FASH 106A and ENTT 106A • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 174

A foundational course providing a basic introduction to practices, theories, techniques and procedures of costume technology for theatre, film and television. Focus on the structure of a working costume shop, basic hand and machine sewing techniques, textile identification, basic garment fitting, simple pattern modification, and production wardrobe crew procedures. Practical training in college productions is incorporated during the course of study.

TA 107 — Lighting for Stage and Television (3 units)

2 hours lecture • 3 hours lab • Note: Cross listed as ENTT 107 • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 173

Techniques, theories, and procedures necessary to develop lighting and lighting effects integrated into film, television, and theatre productions. Practical experience in college productions.

TA 108 — Stagecraft and Scene Design for Theatre and Television (3 units)

2 hours lecture • 3 hours lab • Note: Cross listed as ENTT 108 • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 172

Technical practices and organization of production for theatre, film, and television. Practice in drafting, designing, and construction of scenery for college productions.

TA 109 — Elementary Stage Make-Up (3 units)

2 hours lecture • 4 hours lab • Note: Cross listed as FASH 109 • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 175

Basic theories, techniques, and procedures of make-up production for stage, film, and television. Practical training in college productions.

TA 111 — Technical Theatre Production (5 units)

1.5 hours lecture • 10.5 hours lab • Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in TA/FASH 106 or TA/ENTT 107 or TA/ENTT 108, or TA/FASH 109 • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

Techniques and procedures of planning and coordination through all phases of the technical theatre production process. Practical training through college productions.

TA 113A — Improvisational Theatre I (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Transfer acceptability: CSU

Improvisational theatre techniques for various forms that engage the audience in an interactive performance setting. Includes basic skills for creating and sustaining improvisational scenes as well as structures that challenge participants’ skills and analyze social situations of conflict in participants’ lives and communities.

TA 113B — Improvisational Theatre II (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in TA 113A • Transfer acceptability: CSU

Advanced skills for creating, performing and facilitating improvisational work, including refined verbal and nonverbal behaviors.

TA 115 — Acting I (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 151

Workshop introduction to the tools and terminology of acting. Students apply knowledge and experience to the performance of short scenes.

TA 116 — Acting II (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in TA 115 • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 152

Continues exploration of acting theory and technique, deepening the acting process. Emphasis on truthful performance of scenes and monologues, pursuing objectives, responsiveness to partners, emotional range, and continued development of vocal and physical technique.

TA 119 — Voice and Speech (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

Practical, experiential work in voice and speech leading to improved power, expressiveness and clarity, using contemporary approaches to develop the actor’s voice.

TA 125 — Beginning Oral Interpretation (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Note: Cross listed as SPCH 125 • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID COMM 170

Introduction to oral reading of prose, poetry, and drama in distinct and intertextual formats. Critical analysis models applied to written literature and performed readings; evaluation based on effective delivery principles.

TA 131 — Elementary Stage Costume and Make-Up (3 units)

2 hours lecture • 3 hours lab • Note: Cross listed as FASH 131 • Transfer acceptability: CSU

Basic theories, techniques, and procedures of costume production and make-up application for stage, film, and television. Practical training in college productions.

TA 150 — Dramatic Literature and Script Analysis (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 114

Explores, understands, and appreciates a wide range of play scripts. Using investigative techniques (e.g., analyzing theme, plot, character, imagery, and how scripts convey meaning to theatre artists and audiences), students gain insight into reading, using, and creating a play script.

TA 160 — Beginning Stage Direction (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

Principles, procedures, and methods of stage direction. Students serve as assistant directors on college productions and direct scenes for acting classes and studio productions.

TA 173 — Musical Theatre Scenes I (1 unit)

3 hours lab • Note: Cross listed as DNCE 173/MUS 173 • Transfer acceptability: CSU

Rehearsal and performance of solo and group scenes from Broadway musicals from the 1930s to the present.

TA 174 — Musical Theatre Scenes II (1 unit)

3 hours lab • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in DNCE/MUS/TA 173 • Note: Cross listed as DNCE/MUS 174 • Transfer acceptability: CSU

Continuation of TA 173 with deeper exploration of acting, singing, and dancing for Broadway musicals from the 1930s to the present.

TA 182 — Introduction to Arts Management (3 units)

9 hours lab • Note: Cross listed as AMS 182/ART 182/DNCE 182/MUS 182 • Transfer acceptability: CSU

Introduction to principles and practices of arts management through an interdisciplinary study of management topics in the visual and performing arts.

TA 183 — Internship in Arts Management (3 units)

9 hours lab • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in AMS/ART/DANCE/MUS 182 or TA 182 • Note: Cross listed as AMS 183/ART 183/DNCE 183/MUS 183 • Transfer acceptability: CSU

Practical experience in arts management in the visual and performing arts.

TA 184 — Creative Theatre Ensemble (1, 1.5, or 2 units)

3, 4.5, or 6 hours lab • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

Collaborative creation of an original devised theatre performance or ensemble performance of an existing text.

TA 191A — Rehearsal and Performance I (1 or 2 units)

3 or 6 hours lab • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 191

Initial experience rehearsing and performing in a departmental theatre production, typically in an ensemble, non-speaking, or small supporting role.

TA 191B — Rehearsal and Performance II (1 or 2 units)

3 or 6 hours lab • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in TA 191A • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 191

Second experience rehearsing and performing in a departmental production, generally a small to medium speaking role or participation on the run crew.

TA 191C — Rehearsal and Performance III (1 or 2 units)

3 or 6 hours lab • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in TA 191B • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 191

Third experience in departmental production; typically a medium supporting or leading role.

TA 191D — Rehearsal and Performance IV (1 or 2 units)

3 or 6 hours lab • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in TA 191C • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 191

Fourth experience in departmental production; typically a supporting or lead role.

TA 192A — Technical Theatre Practicum I (1–2 units)

3–6 hours lab • Note: At least one unit required of all Theatre Arts majors • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 192

Practical experience in production responsibilities in house staff; observation/evaluation of stage crew responsibilities.

TA 192B — Technical Theatre Practicum II (1 or 2 units)

3 or 6 hours lab • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in TA 192A • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 192

Practical experience in stage-crew production responsibilities; observation/evaluation of stage-crew roles.

TA 192C — Technical Theatre Practicum III (1 or 2 units)

3 or 6 hours lab • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in TA 192B • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 192

Practical experience in technical-staff production responsibilities; observation/evaluation of leadership roles in the technical staff.

TA 192D — Technical Theatre Practicum IV (1 or 2 units)

3 or 6 hours lab • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in TA 192C • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC • C-ID THTR 192

Practical experience leading within the technical staff; observation/evaluation of design-staff production responsibilities.

TA 197E — Management of Theatre Activities (.5–3 units)

1.5 to 9 hours lab • Transfer acceptability: CSU

Principles of organization, operation, and planning for theatre management including programming, ticket sales, box office records, and promotional news release writing. Practical application to theatre productions.

TA 197F — Theatre Topics (.5–4 units)

Units and hours vary by topic • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC — Credit determined by UC upon review of syllabus

Topics in theatre. Course title designates subject covered. See Class Schedule for specific topics.

TA 215 — Acting III (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in TA 116 • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

Emphasizes analysis of literary text and physical methods in the process of creating characters. Scene study and role preparation of significant texts by modern playwrights.

TA 216 — Acting IV (3 units)

3 hours lecture • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in TA 116 • Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

Advanced topics in acting technique including approaches to style and contemporary innovations in acting methods.

TA 283 — Musical Theatre Scenes III (1 unit)

3 hours lab • Prerequisite: DNCE 174 • Note: Cross listed as MUS/DNCE 283 • Transfer acceptability: CSU

Continuation of Musical Theatre Scenes II with emphasis on more advanced acting, singing, and dance techniques.

TA 284 — Musical Theatre Scenes IV (1 unit)

3 hours lab • Prerequisite: DNCE 283 • Note: Cross listed as DNCE 284 • Transfer acceptability: CSU

Explores rehearsal and performance of musical theatre acting, singing, and dancing at the advanced level.

Applied Music Auditions

Friday, February 1, 2019

Are you interested in becoming a Music major? You should audition for the Palomar College Applied Music program.

Through this program you receive four semesters’ worth of lessons, for the price of one unit per semester.

These lessons are one-on-one with a professional musician on your instrument, including voice!

Private lessons such as these would cost around $1000 per semester if you paid for them on your own.

 

Please contact Tom Daily in the Performing Arts Department for more information. Email tdaily@palomar.edu or call 760-744-1150 extension 2327.

Fall 2018 Open Classes

TA 113 A & B Improvisational Theatre I & II

Tuesdays • 12:45-3:55 PM • PAC 127 • Michael Mufson • 3 Units

TA 113A • 71765
TA 113B • 72421

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TA 115 Acting I | 2 Sections Available

MW • 11:10 AM - 12:35 PM • PAC 127 • Michael Mufson • 71693 • 3 Units

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Acting Studio • Combined Acting II, III, IV

 TTh • 11:10-12:35 AM • PAC 127 • Lizabeth Hinton• 3 Units

This combined acting studio empowers students to develop skills appropriate to their level under the guidance of experienced theatre professionals.

TA 116 Acting II • 72422
TA 215 Acting III • 71754
TA 216  Acting IV • 71755

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Musical Theatre Scenes • TA, DNCE, Mus 173 • 3 Units

MW • 3:55-5:20 PM • O2 • Case + Music and Dance Faculty • 73138 • 3 Units

This class is cross-listed with Dance and Music.

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TA 105 • Introduction to Technical Theatre • 2 Units Lecture & Lab • Chris Sinnott

M & W • 9:00 AM - 12:05 PM • PAC 116 and PAC 111

Enroll in lecture section 72417 • automatically co-enrolled in lab section 72418

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TA 106A • Basic Costume 1: Technology • 2 Units Lecture & Lab • Staff

M & W •230 - 5:05 PM • PAC 213 (Costume Shop)

Enroll in lecture section 73423 • automatically co-enrolled in lab section 73425

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TA 107 •Lighting For Stage and Television• 2 Units Lecture & Lab • Staff

T & Th •230 - 5:05 PM • PAC 131 (Studio Theatre)

Enroll in lecture section 73047 • automatically co-enrolled in lab section 73048

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TA192A-D • Technical Theatre Practicum I-IV | Crew for O Beautiful • 1 Unit Lab

48 Hours To Be Arranged of crew work on the production of O Beautiful between 08/27/2018 - 10/07/2018

All running crew and production support positions enroll in the appropriate section of this class. No auditions necessary; however, please contact Chris Sinnott to arrange hours [crew position] PRIOR to signing up for this course: csinnott@palomar.edu

Section A • 71855 • 1 Unit Lab
Section B • 71860 • 1 Unit Lab
Section C • 71862 • 1 Unit Lab
Section D • 71864 • 1 Unit Lab

TA Production #1: O Beautiful by Theresa Rebeck, dir. by Michael Mufson
08/27/2018 - 10/07/2018

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Fall 2018 | Production 01

Seeking a Large,  Diverse, Thoughtful, Empathetic and Courageous Cast • Over 20 Characters

O Beautiful

By Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Michael Mufson
Performances OCT 5-14

Theresa Rebeck pens a theatrically inventive mash-up of contemporary American life and the history that got us to this politically polarized age. This fiercely funny story explores the lives of high school students, teachers, and their families as they cope in a world of real personal problems and extremist ideological rhetoric that gets so heated that Jesus, Saint Paul, Joan of Arc, John Adams, Patrick Henry, and Benjamin Franklin, among others, show up to weigh-in and mix it up.

Warning: This production contains controversial portrayals of Jesus and the Founding Fathers as well as mature themes and language.
Perusal Scripts available upon request: mmufson@palomar.edu

Performances are OCT 5-14, Fridays & Saturdays at 7 PM, Sundays at 2 PM and Thursday at 4 PM.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Open Call • Friday, August 24 • 6:30 PM • STUDIO THEATRE
Callbacks • Saturday, August 25 • 1 PM • STUDIO THEATRE

Please prepare  a 1 to 2-minute contemporary monologue – dramatic or comic

Rehearsals will be Monday – Friday 6:30 – 10:30 PM beginning August 27 and some Saturdays.

Technical Rehearsals will be Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30 10AM-10PM and October 1-4 • 5PM-11PM

Casting preference to actors with no schedule conflicts.

Participants are required to enroll for 2 units of college credit (TA 191 Rehearsal & Performance)


Character Breakdown:

General Context: O Beautiful is set within a mostly conservative, Christian community, and we meet characters from four different families struggling with basically all the “trigger issues” present in America today: teen pregnancy and abortion rights, gun control and gun violence, physical and cyber bullying, etc. Add to that controversy about who controls the high school curriculum and basic communication breakdown between the generations. On television, we’re presented with a Glenn Beck/Alex Jones type who (through the miracle of theatre) interviews some of the Founding Fathers, including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams, trying to delve into their original intent, thereby forwarding his own agenda. Through it all, Jesus is available as a personal savior to all who invite him in, though it mostly seems that what they want is approval rather than counsel. Everything culminates in a town hall meeting that turns ugly with lots of rancor and very little listening. A prime example of what Civil Discourse is not.

 

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:

ALICE FLETCHER: She has become pregnant from a date rape encounter and is struggling to make sense of her life.  She is intelligent, empathetic, outspoken and brave, but also confused and traumatized.

LENNIE RYAN: A sensitive young man who lacks confidence and does not fit in socially. He is an easy target for the Bullies.

LUKE SIMPSON: Bully.  Cool kid. Dating Gwen. Responsible for getting Alice pregnant but does not take responsibility.  Conservative Christian. Shames Alice for wanting an abortion.  Bullies Lennie.

GWEN TURNER: High School student. Cool kid. Dating Luke. Conservative Chrisitan. Bully.

ERIK WATERS: Hangs out with Luke and Gwen and participates with their bullying behavior, although he is generally not the instigator.:

PARENTS:

LINDA RYAN: Mother of Lennie.  Warm, loving and encouraging of Lennie. A bit naïve.  She is very concerned when her husband (Brian) starts to bring guns into their home.

BRIAN RYAN: Father of Lennie. Hangs out with the guys and is very susceptible to their peer pressure.  He is influenced by an “unnamable” fear that is currently pervasive in certain communities. He has recently begun to purchase guns.

ARLENE FLETCHER: Mother of Alice.  Kind and loving. Strictly Christian.

DON FLETCHER: Father of Alice. Tries to be a good father but is typically insensitive.

MARCIA TURNER: Mother of Gwen.  Conservative Christian.  Sees no flaws in her daughter.  Somewhat militant in her conservatism.

BRENDA WATERS: Mother of Erik.  Warm, loving and caring.  Fierce defender of her son.

JOE SIMPSON: Father of Luke.  Really into guns. Aggressive.

OTHER ADULTS:

TY JANALERIS: African American. In his first year of teaching History at the local High School.  His teaching becomes controversial because he insists on providing handouts to augment the prescribed text book.  He is a kind and stands up for the justice of his students.

SONDRA JANALERIS: Sister of Ty.  Wise and earthy.

SIMON WEST: Conservative talking-head on television.  Modeled after Glen Beck and quite simiar to Alex Jones of InfoWars.

MRS. LOOMIS: School Principal.  Caught between pressure from School Board, Parents and Faculty Union.

HISTORICAL FIGURES:

JESUS: Jesus relates and communicates as if he is another member of the community.  It is revealed later in the play that all the characters see and hear the “Jesus” that they wish to see and hear.  The actor playing Jesus must be a great listener, exude compassion and have some ability to mimic vocal rhythms and characteristics. Casting is open to all races, ethnicities, genders and ages.

PATRICK HENRY

ALEXANDER HAMILTON

THOMAS JEFFERSON

JOHN ADAMS

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

ST.  PAUL

ST. DENIS

JOAN OF ARC

OTHER PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS etc

 

for more information email mmufson@palomar.edu

Fall  2018 | Production 02

The Children’s Hour

by Lilian Hellman
Directed by Francis Gercke
Performances NOV 30 - DEC 9

What do you do when everything you say is made to mean something else? Lillian Hellman, one of our country’s most significant playwrights, tackled this question long beforefake news, spin, and political correctness overwhelmed our popular culture. In 1934 Massachusetts, two teachers, Martha and Karen, establish a successful private school for young women only to be confronted by a community that punishes the innocent with rumor and innuendo. As Mark Twain observed more than a century ago, “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.”

AUDITION INFORMATION will be posted when available.

contact francisgercke@gmail.com

Peter and the Starcatcher Cast

 

To All who auditioned, thank you for your time and commitment.  It’s a blessing to have such an abundance of skilled and talented actors to choose from. This has been one of the hardest casting situations for me.

Cast, first rehearsal will be Monday, January 29th at 6:30 PM on the Howard Brubeck Stage.  Please arrive on time (10 minutes early if possible) dressed for movement and thoroughly prepared for the adventure of this show.  During the break you should read the play several times and begin working the script and memorizing lines.  I will send an email with access to the script.

We have 4 weeks of rehearsal before tech. This is one week shorter than I thought.  Somehow, I miscalculated when I looked at the production schedule.  To ensure that we have the most amazing show possible, I’m considering adding some rehearsal. I’d like to do three sessions during the week of January 22, devoted primarily to physical and vocal training to prepare for the shows.  Because classes are not in session yet, it might be possible to meet in the daytime instead of night.

Please send me an email confirming that you accept your role and detailing your availablilty during the week of January 22.  I’m thrilled and excited for our work on this magical adventure story. mmufson@palomar.edu

 

Molly                                                 Isabell Oraha

Boy/Peter                                          Jonathan Middleton

Aster                                                 Noah Parr

Black Stache                                     Viviana McCormick

Smee                                                 Sara Kinney

Mrs Bumbrake; Teacher                   Matthew Whetstone

Alf                                                     Erin Brunansky

Ted                                                    Mikala Tolbert

Prentiss                                             Ky  Kinney

Grempkin; Mack; Sanchez                Caden Berry

Bill Slank; Hawking Clam                  James Soto

Captain Scott                                    Elias Questenberg

Fighting Prawn                                 João Vincent Lewis

Ensemble                                          Amira Dia, Iko Starks, Rusty Dimagiba

Brave New World Cast

Hello Folks. Thank you all for your time and commitment to the callbacks.  I saw a lot of excellent work, which made it quite difficult to make my final casting decision.  Thank you and I’m looking forward to working with all of you. First Rehearsal is tomorrow, Monday, August 28 at 6:30 PM in the Studio theatre.  Please arrive promptly and be ready to start at 6:30 P.M.

Ali Sadiq……….Police Officer, Ensemble

Amira Diaz……….1st Beta Gir, Indian Crone, Ensemble

Anthony Soriano……….DARWIN BONAPARTE, Ensemble

Austin Thatcher……….John Savage

Austin Williams……….Henry Foster

Caden Berry……….Police Officer, Ensemble

Caty Hill……….Lenina Crowne

Darcie McClain……….Dr. Shaw, Miss Keate, Ensemble

Gabriel Saberón Nelson……….ARCH COMMUNITY SONGSTER

Gina Marie……….Linda

Hinako Nishikawa……….Waitress, Ensemble

Isabel Baker……….2nd Beta Girl, Ensemble

Jacob Stadler……….Nero Smith, Ensemble

Jonathan Williams……….Benito Hoover, Ensemble

Ken Fujimoto……….Penitent, Ensemble

Mark Tellez……….Elevator Epsilon, Ensemble

Matthew Whetstone……….SUB-BURSAR, Ensemble

Mikalah Tolbert-Smith……….Nurse, Ensemble

Neha Curtis……….Mustapha Mond- World Controller, Priest

Noah Parr……….Helmholtz Watson

Omar Fox……….Savage Guide, Ensemble, Assistant Director

Ryan Balfour……….Director of the London Hatching and Conditioning Center

Sara Kinney (Carl)……….Bernard Marx

Shane Murphy……….Fanny Crowne

Ensemble roles still to be determined:

Warden (voice over), Delta Children, Hospital Workers, 11 Solidarity Partners, Ceremonial Dancers, Crowd of Gawkers, Various groups of citizens creating the action of the locations throughout the play.

Welcome!

Palomar Performing Arts is a community where the human spirit is continually renewed and a place where we are reminded of the qualities that make us human.

Palomar Performing Arts provides a vibrant educational environment that cultivates creative learning experiences between students, teachers and community through the study and practice of dance, music theatre and collaborative performance.

Here, artists and audiences alike gather to deepen their knowledge of music, dance and theatre in all their varied forms. It is a place where creativity and craft drive the immediacy of live performance, linking the traditions of the past with the possibilities of the future, instilling the art of communication in everyone.

We welcome all interested participants. Maybe you’re considering a professional career in music, dance or theatre. Perhaps you are chasing a curiosity about the performing arts and want to experience something new and exciting. Or, you might simply be looking for fun and stimulating general education requirements! Whatever your motivation, you will find a thoughtful and vibrant community when you arrive. Join us!

 

Performing Arts Department
Palomar Community College District
1140 West Mission Road
San Marcos, California 92069

Office: PAC-122
Phone: 760-744-1150 x 2316
Email: padepartment@palomar.edu