{"id":143,"date":"2012-06-04T14:23:08","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T14:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1213\/svpa\/programs\/theatre-arts\/"},"modified":"2022-11-18T12:02:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T17:02:02","slug":"theatre-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2223\/svpa\/programs\/theatre-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Theatre Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Justin P. Cowan, Chair
\n<\/em><\/strong>cowanj@wcsu.edu<\/a><\/u>
\nVPA 017,\u00a0Westside campus
\n(203) 837-8476<\/p>\n

Joni Johns Lerner, Assoc. Chair<\/em><\/strong>
\nlernerj@\u200bwcsu.edu<\/a>
\nVPAC 236, Westside campus
\n(203) 837-9206<\/p>\n

Victoria Hunter,<\/strong> Department Secretary<\/strong><\/em>
\nHunterv@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nVPA 143, Westside campus
\n(203) 837-8404
\n(203) 837-8912 (fax)<\/p>\n


\nFaculty<\/span><\/p>\n

J. Cowan<\/strong>, Chair,<\/strong> <\/em>Musicianship, MT Rep, MT History, Musical Director
\nJ. Lerner, Associate chair<\/strong>, Costume Design, Costume Technology, Costume History, Evolution of Fashion
\n<\/em>D. Gagnon, Theatre History, Intro to Drama, Senior Portfolio
\n<\/em>T. Swetz, Technical Direction, Technical Theatre I & II
\n<\/em><\/em>T. Howard, Musical Theatre Coordinator, MT Workshop, Acting, Audition Techniques, Director<\/em>
\n<\/em>P. McDaniel, Directing<\/span>
\nE. Popiel, Costume Design, Scenic Design, <\/em>Scenic Art, Puppetry, Theatre Design Fundamentals<\/em>
\n<\/em>S. Trapani, Acting, Directing, Playmaking with Children, Devised Theatre, Theatre History<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n


\nAdjunct Faculty<\/span><\/p>\n

M. Bartoli, Acting, Voice and Diction<\/em>
\nA. Bennett,\u00a0Sound Design\/Technology<\/em>
\nG. Bennett,\u00a0Audio Engineer<\/em>
\nC. Bolan, Acting, Voice and Dictation, Audition Techniques
\n<\/em>M. Bolan, Applied Voice<\/em>
\nS. Cally, Lighting Design<\/em>
\nA. DePoto, Playmaking with Children, First Year Experience, Children’s Theatre Production<\/em>
\n<\/em>M. Freedman, Set and Costume Design
\n<\/em>P. George, Director, Scene into Song
\n<\/em>K. Geraghty
\n<\/em>K. Hansen, Production Lab Supervision<\/em>
\n<\/em>J. Hickok, Meisner Techniques, Performance Techniques
\n<\/em><\/em>C. Huffman
\nJ. Jossick
\n<\/em><\/em>H. Katcher-Striano, Introduction to Theatre<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em>M.A. Lamb, Choreography
\n<\/em><\/em>I. Lerner
\nA. Lobelson
\nM. Long
\n<\/em><\/em>J. Mason
\nM. Newton
\n<\/em><\/em>E. Parkinson, Musical Theatre-Dance, Ballet, Choreography<\/em><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em>J. Powell, Applied Voice<\/em>
\n<\/em><\/em>J. Turey<\/p>\n

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\nOverview<\/span><\/p>\n

The Department of Theatre Arts provides a strong theoretical and practical approach to the study of the art and craft of theatre. Students who major in Theatre Arts prepare for graduate studies and\/or careers directly related to performance, design\/technology, management and dramaturgy. Students also combine theatre studies with other majors and\/or minors such as Music, Art and Media, to enhance work opportunities within the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n

In addition to its academic functions, the department serves the campus and community by offering diverse theatrical performances including musicals, traditional plays and plays for children.\u00a0 Connections to the greater theatre community are promoted through sponsorship of professional training workshops and performances of guest artists.<\/p>\n

Our proximity to New York City (one hour to mid-town Manhattan) gives us an opportunity to make excellent use of its vast resources. The theatre faculty maintains close ties with professional organizations, activities and research facilities within the area, and opportunities are regularly planned to introduce students to the professional environment.<\/p>\n


\nMission<\/span><\/p>\n

The theatre department keeps consistent with the university\u2019s mission to serve as an accessible and responsive intellectual resource for the people and institutions of Connecticut. The department provides a thorough, modern education in the theory, skills and technology of theatre production and performance that is tailored to the individual student\u2019s background and career objectives.<\/p>\n

The department believes in fostering a diverse student environment with an emphasis on professionalism and a commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n


\nObjectives<\/span><\/p>\n

To accomplish this mission the Department of Theatre Arts:<\/p>\n