This course is for the advanced theatre student who aspires to put into practice the collaborative creative and research responsibilities of devising and producing a one-act performance as an ensemble. Enthusiasm and curiosity (but no course prerequisites) required. We will focus on creating a piece centered around the theme of climate change. The live performance will be intended for young audiences, and shared in partnership with local organizations. Students will take inspiration from the examples of renowned devised contemporary global theatre companies, whose work we will investigate. Students will learn how to build a production from physical impulse and observation, game, improvisation, research, sound and image collage, group gesture, collaborative writing, and more - and to learn to engage consistently with a scenographic team as co-creators. To prepare our students to become autonomous artists in the world, this course uniquely provides the opportunity to explore the creation of a performance event outside of text-driven modalities. To support this goal, students will receive the technical & training tools, ensemble rehearsal and individual assignments, concurrent critique, and an intensive structure within which to immerse themselves in the exciting devising process.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 12

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Strong consideration will be given to students who have completed THST 204, THST 221, THST 306, THST 345, or equivalent.

Distribution Requirements: ARS - Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Film and Video

Typical Periods Offered: Every other year

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Not Offered; Spring

Notes: This course is for the advanced theatre student with previous acting/dance/production training. The expectation is that they will take on the collaborative creative and research responsibilities of devising a one-act performance as an ensemble by bringing their individual strengths to the process.