Philosophy for the Department of Theatre 

In keeping with the general philosophy of University of Mobile, the Department of Theatre seeks to engage its students to embrace learning and to develop confident Christian men and women who demonstrate the integrity to live and work in a manner consistent with the Christian faith. Thus, the intent of the Department of Theatre is reflected in the phrase, “Know and be Known.”

Department of Theatre Statement

Excellence is the goal of all performance benchmarks set for classroom instruction, showcases, ensembles, and productions. Each student is challenged to meet or exceed faculty expectations for theatrical excellence as an individual act of worship, thus integrating the university’s core values―Christ-centered, Academically-focused, Student-devoted and Distinctively-driven.

General Information

Musical Theatre study at University of Mobile includes training in basic theatrical skills, basic music skills, dance training, and studies in the liberal arts.

1. The core of the program are music and the theatrical arts - study in performance practices, theatre history, script analysis, music theory, diction, music history, vocal pedagogy, voice lessons, and collaborative processes.
2. Dance training - will occur in classes as well as practical application in performances.
3. The liberal arts requirements contribute to the breadth and knowledge appropriate for the professional musical theatre artist.

Purpose

The theatre program is designed to help students develop their potential by preparing them for careers in professional theatres, various performance companies, schools, and communities. Its design also provides students with a foundation for postgraduate studies.

Objectives

The student will demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Acting, vocal health, movement styles, and dance.
2. Theatre history, musical theatre history, styles, genres of plays and musicals in many periods.
3. Have a solid knowledge base in not only performance, but also a wide variety of experience in the collaborative process of theatre production.
4. The relationship of theatre to the other arts.
5. The business of theatre, marketing, and theatre company structure in our world today.

The student will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Perform at an advanced level.
2. Analyze a script and to apply that analytical information to their performance.
3. Show a strong comprehension of various theatrical styles and movements and to understand how they can be presented to the audience of today.

Admission/Audition/Placement Exams

Students desiring admission to the Department of Theatre are encouraged to complete University of Mobile’s application for admission. Prospective Alabama School of the Arts (ASOTA) majors and minors are encouraged to schedule an appointment for an audition or portfolio review by calling 251-442-2320 or completing an online application found at www.umobile.edu/audition. Transfer students are required to take an entrance evaluation to determine proper placement for acting and theatre history. 

Department of Theatre Student Manual

Students are required to follow the policies and procedures outlined in the ASOTA Undergraduate Student Handbook 2021-2022  concerning the following:

• applied instruction
• freshman review
• junior review
• required production participation
• senior capstones
• internship/study abroad component
• all matters related to the theatre program

The ASOTA Undergraduate Student Handbook 2021-2022  can also be viewed in hard-copy form in the ASOTA office.

Programs

• Musical Theatre, B.M.
• Performance, Acting, B.F.A.
• Performance, Musical Theatre, B.F.A.
• Theatre, Directing/Stage Management Track, B.A.
• Theatre, Performance Track, B.A.

• Theatre, Certificate of Proficiency

Courses

• TH 103 Dramatic Production Participation
• TH 104 Dramatic Production Participation
• TH 106 Ballet I
• TH 107 Tap I
• TH 108 Jazz I
• TH 110 Stage Movement
• TH 111 Stagecraft
• TH 136 Acting I
• TH 151 Dance Ensemble
• TH 152 Dance Ensemble
• TH 200 Mid-Level Review (Theatre)
• TH 203 Dramatic Production Participation
• TH 204 Dramatic Production Participation
• TH 205 Ballet II
• TH 207 Tap II
• TH 208 Jazz II
• TH 211 Stage Management
• TH 212 Introduction to Design
• TH 213 History of Musical Theatre
• TH 236 Acting II
• TH 240 Dialects and Spoken Voice I
• TH 245 Improvisation for Theatre
• TH 251 Dance Ensemble
• TH 252 Dance Ensemble
• TH 285 Dramatic Literature Theory and Critic I
• TH 297 Study in Selected Topics
• TH 298 Study in Selected Topics
• TH 303 Dramatic Production Participation
• TH 304 Dramatic Production Participation
• TH 305 Script Writing
• TH 315 Auditioning in the Global Musical Theatre Marketplace
• TH 321 Theatrical Makeup
• TH 325 Stage Combat I
• TH 326 Stage Combat II
• TH 330 Production Procedures
• TH 336 Acting III (Period Styles)
• TH 340 Dialects and Spoken Voice II
• TH 351 Dance Ensemble
• TH 352 Dance Ensemble
• TH 400 Senior Showcase/Capstone
• TH 403 Dramatic Production Participation
• TH 404 Dramatic Production Participation
• TH 406 Acting for Camera
• TH 413 Theatre History I
• TH 414 Theatre History II
• TH 420 Set and Costume Design
• TH 425 Advanced Makeup
• TH 430 Directing
• TH 431 Independent Study
• TH 432 Independent Study
• TH 433 Directing II
• TH 436 Acting IV
• TH 451 Dance Ensemble
• TH 452 Dance Ensemble
• TH 480 Acting for the Musical
• TH 486 Dramatic Literature: Theory and Criticism II
• TH 488 Interdisciplinary Seminar
• TH 490 Solo Performance
• TH 495 Theatre Production and Performance
• TH 499 Internship/Study Abroad
• TH 511 Tap II