Frequently Asked Questions
Scroll down for answers to the following questions:
What is the process to fulfill Theatre Practicum credits?
What is the process to fulfill Recital Attendance credits?
Do Acting BFA Majors need to sing and do the dance call at Unified Auditions?
How do I get credit for Theatre Labs?
Where do Theatre Lab Credits fit into degree programs?
How can I take theatre classes outside of my major's requirements?
How do I change my academic advisor?
How do I change my voice teacher?
What kinds of Dance shoes are recommended and where can I get them?
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What is the process to fulfill Theatre Practicum credits?
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Click to see syllabus for Theatre Practicum TH 101, 201, 301
All students except BFA Design and Production complete 5 assignments.
The Practicum Preference/Conflict sheet is e-mailed to eligible students the week after main stage auditions, and is returned to the Production Manager who will assign all positions for the semester.
You are responsible to fulfill your assignment or to find someone to substitute for you.
You may not graduate if you do not complete the required number of assignments.
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Do Acting BFA Majors need to sing and do the dance call at Unified Auditions?
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All Freshmen and Sophomore BFA Performance majors (Musical Theatre and Acting) are required to sing and dance at the Unified Auditions.
Junior and Senior Acting BFA majors may petition out of the singing and dancing portions of the Unified Auditions. You must submit your request at least one day ahead of the audition by e-mail to the Chair of the department for approval.
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How do I get credit for Theatre Labs?
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Stage Managers for all Main Stage productions as well as selected other productions submit the list of actors in their shows to the registrar to receive credit.
click for Main Stage Theatre Lab syllabus
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Where do Theatre Lab Credits fit into degree programs?
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Theatre Lab: Musical (TH 114, 214, 314, 414) and Theatre Lab: Main Stage (TH 115, 215, 315, 415) count as Theatre Electives.
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How can I take theatre classes outside of my major's requirements?
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Students may sign up if there is space available in the class, if the student has fulfilled the necessary prerequisites, and with permission of the instructor. For Example: BA students may take Acting Styles or Movement for Actors with the above stipulations.
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How do I change my academic advisor?
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Talk to your current advisor and then talk to the faculty member you wish to have for your advisor. When you have approval from both faculty members, come to the office to make the written request through the departmental secretary. The change must be approved by the Departmental Chair.
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How do I change my voice teacher?
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The steps for changing studios begins with discussing your concerns with your current voice teacher FIRST, and preferably soon enough in the semester for the two of you to try and resolve the "issues." If, after a period of trying to work together the two of you determine that a change is best, your current voice teacher will send Dr. Hadi Gibbons an e-mail releasing you to discuss with her the steps for finding another teacher.
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What kinds of Dance shoes are recommended and where can I get them?
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Like any line of work that requires professional equipment, dancers need quality shoes. It's fine to go cheap on ballet shoes (provided you stick with known brands such as Bloch, Capezio or Sansha), but when it comes to character shoes, you should consider investing in a good pair of shoes. Below are some websites and some recommendations for shoes known to be of good quality. Keep in mind that many of these styles of shoes may be purchased online from several places, so shop around for the best price! I don't recommend buying the cheapest shoes because in dance shoes, you absolutely get what you pay for.
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For Ladies: Heel height should be a minimum of 2" but 2.5" is preferred.
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My recommendations:
Capezio:
Manhatten, Manhatten Extreme (Taps), Chorus, Piccadilly, Broadway Flex.
Bloch: Splitflex
La Duca: Cherie, Teresa
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For Men:
Capezio: K360, Fortune Tap
Bloch: Respect
La Duca: Edward
NOTE--IF YOU WEAR LARGE SIZE SHOES
Males with a shoe size larger than a 13, need to special order ballet shoes from Capezio BEFORE arriving on campus, as those orders take about 6 weeks.
Females with a shoe size larger than 10, will need to special order, or search "really hard".
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