NSU Theatre
The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved a new Bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre. This program will prepare students for positions in education or industry and graduate study. "A number of our students already graduate with a theatre teaching endorsement," said President Patrick Schloss. "This degree will provide students the opportunity to double major in an area of secondary education that is in high demand." For more information contact Dan Yurgaitus, Director of Theatre.
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Book by Joseph Stein
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Music by Jerry Bock
Based on Sholom Aleichem's stories by special permission of Arnold Perl
Thursday, October 16 to
Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 pm
On the MainStage of the
Johnson Fine Arts Center
The Gentlemen of Japan
The Mikado - Spring 2007
Northern State University, through the Department of Theatre in the School of Fine Arts, offers an 18 credit Theatre Minor which serves to complement the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), and Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) degrees in English, History, Music, and Speech. Students planning a professional, or semi-professional theatre career, graduate studies in theatre or drama, or the participation in a community theatre are encouraged to consider the Theatre Minor. In addition to the advisor from the student's major area of study, it is recommended that a member of the Theatre faculty advise the Theatre Minor on the requirements and electives available in the department.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast - Fall 2005
Northern Theatre productions are open to all students. Through our extra-curricular program, our students gain experience in acting, make-up, directing, design, stage management, and technical production. Up to two credits in Theatre 293: Theatre Activities may be earned for participating in a Northern production. The University presents three faculty directed MainStage shows, including the fall musical, each season. We have brought to our stage Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music, Joe Callarco 's Shakespeare's R & J, Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project's The Laramie Project and Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband.
Link to a list of Northern productions presented since the fall of 1979.
Facilities
- the 1004 seat MainStage,
- the 200 seat Theatre-On-The-Stage, and
- the 50 seat Theatre Studio.
Masquers
The Masquers at ACTF, 2008
The Masquers, established in 1923, is the student organization which supports and promotes dramatic activity both at Northern State and with in the Aberdeen community. They usually meet once a week during the regular school year. Check the Call Board near the Theatre Office (JC128) for more information. The members provide essential front of house services as well as working on backstage crews.
110 in the Shade - Fall 2003
Theatre Scholarships
- The Richard Norquist Scholarship,
- The Herschel and Bea Premack Scholarship,
- The Theatre Faculty Scholarship,
- The Masquers Scholarship, and
- The Patrons of Northern State Theatre.
Mail the completed Application Form to
Daniel Yurgaitis, Director of Theatre
Northern State University
1200 S. Jay Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
The Aberdeen Community Theatre also offers an NSU Theatre scholarship in honor of Don Hall, one of the organizations founding fathers. For more information on the ACT Scholarship contact Jim Walker at the Capitol Theatre, 605-225-2228
Theatre Minor Requirements
As You Like It - Spring 2006
- Theatre 100: Introduction to Theatre (3 credits)
- Theatre 131: Introduction to Acting (3 credits)
- Theatre 241: StageCraft (3 credits)
- Theatre 289: Theatre Activities (2 credits)
- Theatre 351: Directing (3 credits)
- Electives (4 credits)
Course Descriptions
 Spring 2002 |
THEA 100: Introduction to the Theatre.
A historical survey of all elements of the theatre designed to create an appreciation and understanding. This course fulfills three semester hours of the fine arts requirement for general education. 3 credits. Offered
every term.
This course is also available through the
Internet.
THEA 131: Introduction to Acting.
Basic acting techniques. Presentation of solo and group acting projects. 3 credits. Offered once a year. Fall.
THEA 241: StageCraft.
A study of conventional techniques used in design, construction, painting and rigging of stage scenery, and an introduction to the art of theatrical lighting. 3 credits. Offered once a year. Fall.
THEA 289: Theatre Activities.
Limited to participants in major play production. Late registration permitted. Course may be taken more than once. 0-2 credits. Offered every term.
THEA 351: Directing.
Methods of and practice in production of stage plays. Emphasis is on both theory and practice of directing as each student stages a scene or complete one-act play. 3 credits. Offered alternate years. Spring.
THEA 355: Children's Theatre.
Children's theatre as an art form. Students become proficient in organization, design, and presentation of a children's theatre program. 3 credits.
THEA 391: Independent Study,
Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student teacher involvement. The faculty member and student negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. Group and individual study in special areas of theatre. Specific subjects offered on demand. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. 1-3 credits
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Fall 2003 |
THEA 441: Scene Design.
Includes basic principles, history of design, working procedures, and techniques of drafting and design. Practical application through design projects. 3 credits. Offered alternate years. Spring.
THEA 445: Lighting.
A study of the basic principles of lighting design and design projects. Includes functions and properties of light, lighting instruments, control equipment, working procedures and drafting techniques. 3 credits. Offered alternate years. Spring.
THEA 455: Advanced Acting.
Study and practice of period styles of acting including emphasis in Classicial, Shakespeare, and Melodrama. 3 credits. Offered alternate years. Spring.
THEA 492: Theatre Projects.
A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-on student teacher involvement. 1-3 credits.
During the past several years Theatre Projects have been offered in Theatre History,
Stage Management,
Stage Make-Up, Advanced Directing,
Musical Theatre Performance,
Musical Theatre History,
Acting for the Camera,
and Audition.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. 1-3 credits.
THEA 494: Internship
Applied, monitored and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with Field Experience courses. 1-16 credits.
Theatre Faculty
Associate Professor of Theatre (Acting, Directing, Make Up)
MFA. United States International University
BA. DePaul University
Larry Wild, Technical Director, MainStage -- Johnson Fine Arts Center
Assistant Professor of Theatre (Scene and Light Design, Technical Production)
MFA, MS, BS. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Northern State University, 1200 S. Jay Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401
phone: 605-626-2563 -- FAX: 605-626-2263
Last updated: September 8, 2008
Maintained by Larry Wild
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