performance theatre
The Performance Theatre major is designed for young actors who are serious about their craft. The performance training is Stanislavsky-based and incorporates techniques designed to help the students explore the full potential of their own unique resources. When students leave McCallum, they have a broad range of experiences and are prepared for success in university, conservatory, and/or professional theatre.
Curriculum
Acting for Stage a & Screen
Scenework and Monologues
Improvisation
Directing
Playwriting/Screenwriting
Auditioning
Voice & Diction
Movement
Theatre History
Theatre Production
Theatre Criticism
Fundamentals of Technical Theatre
TECHNICAL THEATRE
The Technical Theatre major gives students opportunities to study stagecraft and design in the classroom and use McCallum’s state-of-the-art facilities to make their ideas a reality. The program includes hands-on experience in scenic design, lighting design, costume design, sound design and stage management. Design and production students have opportunities for collaboration with other departments including Dance and Cinematic Arts.
Curriculum
Scene Painting & Props
Set Design
Stage Management
Sound Design
Scenery Technology
Lighting and Sound
Lighting Design
Costume Technology
Costume Design
MUSICAL THEATRE CERTIFICATE
The Musical Theatre Performance Certificate program is an add-on to the primary major in Choral Studies, Acting, or Dance. To graduate with the performance certificate, students complete an additional four courses in addition to all courses in the primary major. These course requirements include but are not limited to:
Musical Theatre class (2 years)
Choir (1 year)
One musical (each year)
Curriculum
Acting The Song
Choreography
College Audition Prep.
Contemporary Performance Styles
Directing
Golden Age Performance Styles
Musical Theatre Dance Styles
Musical Theatre History
Musical Theatre Writing
Voice
Building Your Songbook
“MAC Theatre gave me the community and opportunity to explore what type of art I want to create.””
“As I look back on the past four years, I’m proud of who I have become. And that’s due in large part to MacTheatre. I was allowed the opportunity to perform in roles on stage that taught me so much. And so much more than just singing and dancing. How to exist as a person with real substance. A person without a mask. MacTheatre taught me who I am, and I’m endlessly grateful for that lesson.”
“If you are looking for a program where you can do anything and everything, then this is the place for you! I feel I have the ability to do what I love here.”
“MacTheatre allowed me to explore what I love to do and gave me the tools to be successful in the world of theatre. It is a place to find yourself both as a person and a performer, as well as become part of an amazing community.”
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