This course is designed to help the student develop a clear and expressive voice. Careful individual analysis of each student's voice is provided. Included are drills and speech exercises to improve voice quality and articulation based on an understanding of the speaking mechanism and of elementary phonetics. The student will demonstrate vocal improvement and acuity through readings, various speeches, and a career-related presentation. Code 2 course fee.

This course provides students with the essential elements required to compose, revise and perform a short dramatic work. The course is designed for students interested in writing for the stage. Students will explore the creative process in dramatic script development. Class exercises will include work on dramatic structure, plot and character development, and dialogue.

Theatre Practicum is a learning-by-doing process; there is no formalized classroom instruction. Students must participate in an Ocean County College theatrical production. Students may be members of the cast or assist with technical or business aspects of the production. Code 3 course fee.

Theatre Practicum is a learning-by-doing process; there is no formalized classroom instruction. Students must participate in an Ocean County College theatrical production. Students may be members of the cast or assist with technical or business aspects of the production. Code 3 course fee.

Theatre Practicum is a learning-by-doing process; there is no formalized classroom instruction. Students must participate in an Ocean County College theatrical production. Students may be members of the cast or assist with technical or business aspects of the production. Code 3 course fee.

Theatre Practicum is a learning-by-doing process; there is no formalized classroom instruction. Students must participate in an Ocean County College theatrical production. Students may be members of the cast or assist with technical or business aspects of the production. Code 3 course fee.

A performance class to introduce students to the acting, singing, and dancing skills required of a musical theatre artist. Through involvement in lecture/ demonstration and application, students will synthesize basic music, dance, and acting skills required to participate in a musical theater production. Recommended for students interested in drama, music, or speech. Code 3 course fee.

This course provides students with practical experience in staging, rehearsing, performing and striking a theatre production for young audience members. Students will apply acting, singing, and dancing skills to a fully costumed, technically complete production. By participating in all phases of the production, students will gain an understanding of the complexities unique to a children's theatre show. Students must participate in all rehearsals, load-in, performance and strike. Productions will be performed at on-campus and off-campus locations. Code 2 course fee.

This course introduces students to some of the fundamental skills and tools necessary to understand and apply the acting process. In addition, students learn how to analyze and apply basic acting techniques as they demonstrate for and evaluate their classmates. Code 3 course fee.

A basic course in character and scene study. Student actors develop and create a wide variety of roles from current and classical drama. Emphasis is on gaining experience in becoming a character. Student actors analyze and act out scenes from a variety of plays establishing character relationships and physical action in production. Code 3 course fee.

This course introduces students to the history and development of theatre from its origin in Greece to the current day. Code 3 course fee.

A study of the current trends in the Broadway, off-Broadway, regional European and underground theatre. This course is designed to help the student investigate, evaluate and appreciate these trends and to spur a desire for current theatre.

This course covers the basic theory and practical application of building, painting, and rigging material, their uses in theatrical production, and the shifting of sets, furniture, and props. Code 2 course fee.

This course introduces the fundamental skills of long-form improvisational comedy. By completing exercises in trust, listening, and agreement, students will develop skills in performance, presence, and decisiveness. Topics include callbacks, group games, and characters.

This course introduces students to the duties and responsibilities of a stage manager from preproduction to post production. Topics include: developing and assembling a prompt book, cueing and calling a show, and developing managerial skills in order to supervise and manage production personnel. Students must participate in an Ocean County College Theatrical production. Code 2 course fee.

Traveling to London, England, students will view 10-12 plays at the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, The West End, and the Fringe. Students will discuss and evaluate the productions in class with directors, actors, playwrights, designers, and other theatre professionals. Back stage tours will provide a deeper understanding of the production process.