Theatre Arts
13 courses · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
THEA 0531 Community Theatre
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.67 hours lecture weekly, 5 hours lab weekly, 120.06 contact hours total
This course is offered as a non-credit option for students, community members and older adults wishing to participate in Theatre Department Productions, in which they will serve as actors and/or technicians. Participation includes auditioning, rehearsing, developing character, and performing in COS theatre productions.
THEA 1001 Rehearsal and Performance
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 0.56 hours lecture weekly, 1.67 hours lab weekly, 40.14 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 191
This course provides an experience in the preparation and performance of a theatrical production. Show selections vary from year to year and are chosen from a wide range of time periods, subject matter, and styles to better prepare students for further study in the performing arts. Students will be asked to audition for acting roles. C-ID THTR 191.
THEA 1100 Principles of Acting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 151
This course prepares a student to apply basic acting theory to performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization, stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text. C-ID THTR 151.
THEA 1150 Stage Makeup
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 175
This course offers the student an understanding of the theories and basic techniques of Stage Makeup. Students will receive instruction and practice all phases of makeup specifically designed for theatrical use. The student will learn to research, design and apply stage makeup to illustrate character through a variety of applications including--age, creature, injury, time period, illness, and fantasy. C-ID THTR 175.
THEA 1200 Intermediate Principles of Acting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- THEA 1100 (Principles of Acting) with a grade of C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 152
This course follows THEA 1100 Principles of Acting and continues the exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes.<br /> C-ID THTR 152.
THEA 1301 Musical Comedy Workshop
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 1.67 hours lecture weekly, 5 hours lab weekly, 120 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides a workshop training experience in the preparation and performance of a musical production and is required for both the Theater Performance and Musical Theater degrees. Students must audition for entry into the class.
THEA 1305 Fundamentals of Dance
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz dance. No previous dance experience is required. This class will prepare the student for choreographed movements required in a musical.
THEA 1315 Stage Movement
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 4 hours activity weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course teaches the fundamentals of movement for the stage. Theory and practice of stage movement developing the body as an expressive instrument acquiring flexibility, relaxation, control, and creative expression. The course incorporates the study of body awareness techniques, movement notation, stage combat, physical intentions, and non-verbal communication.
THEA 1501 Technical Production Lab
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 9 hours lab weekly, 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 192
Gain the ultimate backstage experience, learning the latest technologies and practices in the preparation of a fully mounted stage production. You may choose to work in the scene shop, costume shop, sound and lighting, and backstage crew. No experience necessary. This course may be taken for credit a total of four times. C-ID THTR 192.
THEA 1600 Stagecraft
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 171
An introduction to technical theatre and the creation of scenic elements. Includes basic concepts of design, painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization, and career possibilities. C-ID THTR 171.
THEA 2000 Introduction to Theatre
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 111
This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions. C-ID THTR 111.
THEA 2400 Script Analysis
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 114
This course will expose students to the process of analyzing dramatic literature from a variety of viewpoints. It will critically examine works throughout history to break them down into component elements. This course will analyze these texts from the perspectives of technician, dramaturge, literary scholar, actor, director, philosopher, political scientist and social psychologist. By taking a variety of analytical approaches, a broad range of tools for analyzing scripts will become available to the students. C-ID THTR 114.
THEA 2600 Stage Lighting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 173
This course involves the study and execution of stage lighting with emphasis on equipment, control, color and their relationship to design. C-ID THTR 173.