Theatre Arts Classes Spring 2025

REGISTER FOR SPRING CLASSES

AUDITIONS FOR SPRING 2025 PRODUCTIONS

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FALL
  • Auditions for the The 25th Annual Spelling Bee and Rumors

  • Contact James Newman, Department Chair/Artistic Director. Please contact him at jnewman@santarosa.edu for individual assistance.

THEATRE ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS

General Education Courses
 

  • THAR 1
    World Theatre Through Time

    with John Shillington

    ONLINE *
    TTh 9:00AM-10:30AM

    Journey back in time on this “tour” of great plays and amazing developments that have transformed theatre around the world. An exciting exploration of world history from a theatrical perspective.

    Zoom meetings will take place for each class session at the days/time(s) listed above. Students are expected to be online with a functioning mic and camera for the duration of the live session. More details will be provided in the syllabus distributed by the instructor.

  • THAR 2
    Introduction to Theatre Arts

    with Sarah Wintermeyer 

    MW 9:00AM-10:30AM

    Through a lively mixture of lecture, play attendance, and hands-on exercises, you’ll be introduced to the theatre as both an intriguing art form and important social forum. Learn about the many arts - including playwriting, design, directing, and acting - that make up this incredible art form.

Acting & Performing Courses
 

  • THAR 10A
    Introduction to Acting

    MW 12:00PM-2:30PM (Leslie McCauley)

    TTh 12:00PM-2:30PM (Leslie McCauley)

    Have you dabbled in acting or always wanted to try? Here’s the perfect beginning class...fun, safe and filled with people just like you. NO experience necessary...really! And a great foundation for those with some experience as well.

    This section meets in person in Burbank 129 Acting Lab.

  • THAR 10B
    Scene Study and Characterization

    with Laura Downing-Lee

    TTH 2:30PM-5:00PM

    Take your acting skills to the next level with this exciting course! Focusing on character development and scene work, it also prepares you for next year’s advanced classes and productions. (Prerequisite: THAR 10A or challenge exam/audition; contact instructor for more info!)

    This section meets in person in Burbank room 129 Acting Lab. Students with 5pm class following THAR 10B may petition for schedule overlap; Email instructor for details.

  • THAR 13.1A/AL
    Styles Performance Workshop 1

    with Leslie McCauley

    MW 2:40PM-5:10PM  (+ evening Showcase rehearsals TBA)
    Offered once per year

    Introduction to three different acting styles, including non-realistic styles and period realism, as well as further study of acting theory and specialized performance skills. Styles to be studied change each time the course is offered. This combination instruction/performance ensemble course requires night rehearsals during the last two weeks of classes and culminates in an evening public showcase performance. (Prerequisite: THAR 10B)

    Optional requirement for the Theatre Arts Acting Certificate

    This section meets in person. This section requires concurrent enrollment in THAR 13.2AL

  • THAR 13.1B/BL
    Styles Performance Workshop 2

    with Leslie McCauley

    MW 2:40PM-5:10PM  (+ evening Showcase rehearsals TBA)

    Introduction to three different acting styles, including non-realistic styles and period realism, as well as further study of acting theory and specialized performance skills. Styles to be studied change each time the course is offered. This combination instruction/performance ensemble course requires night rehearsals during the last two weeks of classes and culminates in an evening public showcase performance. (Prerequisite: THAR 10B)

    Optional requirement for the Theatre Arts Acting Certificate

    This section meets in person. This section requires successful completion of THAR 13.2A and concurrent enrollment in THAR 13.2BL.

     
  • THAR 17
    Musical Theatre Techniques

    with Sarah Wintermeyer

    TTh 9:00AM-11:30AM

    Students will be introduced to musical theatre performance through the study and practice of musical scenes from the Broadway stage. Emphasis is placed on the application of vocal techniques, dance movement, and characterization to create a convincing performance. Audition skills as they relate to musical theatre will be included. 

    Recommended Course Completion: THAR 10Aor MUSCP 14A or DANCE 10 

  • THAR 63
    Act in Film, Television & Voice

    with Elizabeth Dale

    with Reed Martin

    TTh 2:00PM-4:30PM
     

    In this class, the student will be introduced to film, television, and voiceover acting using 21st century technology. Topics include: the differences between acting for the stage and acting for the camera, understanding the complexities of a professional film set as well as a television studio, and the study of voice-over techniques. The class will culminate in the creation of a web-ready acting demo reel. Students will need access to a secure digital memory card as well as a smart phone, tablet, or other handheld device for recording and editing.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Course Completion of THAR 10A
     

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Costuming and Makeup Courses
 

 

Theatrical Design Courses
 

Theatre Management Courses
 

Stagecraft Courses
 

  • THAR 20
    Introduction to Stagecraft

    with Justin Smith

    TTH 2:30PM-5:00PM (+1 hour per week)

    Ever wanted to know how theatre magic is created? Curious about how they build those great sets or achieve those cool lighting effects? Find out in this class filled with creative and practical skills used in the theatre. Methods, materials, and techniques of realizing the physical production on the stage, which include scenery, properties, lighting, and sound.

    This class requires a corequisite of THAR 25 or THAR 25.2, working with 1-2 live productions this spring. The 17.5 TBA hours will be met by working on productions in the scene shop.

    This section will meet in person in Burbank 122 Scene Shop.

Props Design & Construction Courses
 

Production Courses: Crewing & Construction  

  • THAR 25
    Production Lab: General

    with Justin Smith

    This class is for students working on the 1-2 fall productions in person. Mandatory orientation meeting for new and returning students will be held (TBD-check back August 2024) in Room 161. Attendance required. This section requires evening and weekend hours and each class meeting (rehearsals and performances) will be in person, live in Burbank Auditorium. More details will be provided in the syllabus distributed by the instructor.

  • THAR 25.1
    Production Lab: Costume Crew

    with Coleen Scott Trivett

    This class is for students working on the 1-2 fall productions in person. Mandatory orientation meeting for new and returning students will be held (TBD-check back August 2024) in Room 161. Attendance required. This section requires evening and weekend hours and each class meeting (rehearsals and performances) will be in person, live in Burbank Auditorium. More details will be provided in the syllabus distributed by the instructor.

  • THAR 25.2
    Production Lab: Running Crew

    with Justin Smith

    This class is for students working on the 1-2 fall productions in person. Mandatory orientation meeting for new and returning students will be held (TBD-check back August 2024) in Room 161. Attendance required. This section requires evening and weekend hours and each class meeting (rehearsals and performances) will be in person, live in Burbank Auditorium. More details will be provided in the syllabus distributed by the instructor.

  • THAR 25.4
    Production Lab: Production Makeup Crew

    with Coleen Scott Trivett

    This class is for students working on the 1-2 fall productions in person. Mandatory orientation meeting for new and returning students will be held (TBD-check back August 2024) in Room 161. Attendance required. This section requires evening and weekend hours and each class meeting (rehearsals and performances) will be in person, live in Burbank Auditorium. More details will be provided in the syllabus distributed by the instructor.

  • THAR 25.5
    Production Lab: Production Construction

    with Justin Smith (and Theo Bridant)

    This class is for students working on the 1-2 fall productions in person. Mandatory orientation meeting for new and returning students will be held (TBD-check back August 2024) in Room 161. Attendance required. This section requires evening and weekend hours and each class meeting (rehearsals and performances) will be in person, live in Burbank Auditorium. More details will be provided in the syllabus distributed by the instructor.

Production Courses: Performing In a Show
 

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Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Arts Department

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