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Theatre: Directing & Dramaturgy

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Why pursue a degree in theatre directing & dramaturgy at North Central College?

Theatre majors are actors, dramaturgs, costumers, educators, writers, talent agents and directors. With so many post-grad opportunities, if you enjoy any one aspect of theatre or even every part of theatre, this program is for you. This program is designed to prepare you to succeed in any theatrical environment but is especially equipped to help you professionally enter into the Chicago industry.

At North Central, you’ll study with faculty who are accomplished actors, directors, designers, scholars and dramaturgs working in the Chicago theatre scene. You will have ample opportunity to participate in the leadership team of a full theatrical production as part of the Department of Theatre season, such as assistant directing or dramaturging with accomplished guest artist and faculty directors. 

As a feature of the program, the student Storefront Series is the culmination of a selective process in which student proposals are chosen for production as a part of the Department of Theatre season. With faculty supervision and support, students conceive and execute a fully staged theatrical piece, running their production from preparation and auditions through final performance. The course is open to all students pending faculty approval, and is particularly intended as a capstone experience for students pursuing the BA Theatre: Directing & Dramaturgy degree. Students are welcome to take on a double major for expanded proficiency.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN

  • Directing a variety of theatre productions
  • Having a leadership role and working on a team with a full production staff
  • Developing a critical capacity to work in a variety of theatrical spaces and careers

then a degree in THEATRE DIRECTING & DRAMATURGY might be for you.

Why study theatre design and technology at North Central College?

In the Classroom

Coursework topics:

  • Acting Fundamentals
  • Business of Theatre
  • Devised, Radical, and Community-Based Theatre 
  • Directing
  • Introduction to Dramaturgy
  • Introduction to Voice and Movement
  • Makeup
  • Script Analysis
  • Stagecraft
  • Storefront Series
  • Theatre History and Literature

Pfeiffer Hall

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Beyond the Classroom

As a Directing & Dramaturgy major, you can:

  • Assist, dramaturg, and direct for productions in our six show theatre season in collaboration with faculty professionals and guest artist
  • Build a portfolio of creative work and articulate a personal vision
  • Work with guest artists and professional faculty in workshops, productions, and traditional classroom environments
  • Tap into our faculty and alumni industry network, which extends throughout Chicago’s vibrant theatre community (and beyond).

More Department information

Theatre, Directing and Dramaturgy Track, B.A.

For additional programs and courses in this department, see Theatre.

Core Courses

One of the following:

Advanced Electives

Four credit hours from the following:

Theatre Practicum

Six semesters of the following:

Note:

*Theatre Practicum may be taken for zero credit hours, or for credit in partial satisfaction of elective credits, up to College limits. These hours are in addition to, not part of, the hours required for the major.

Students must demonstrate elementary competence in a foreign language. For more information, see the B.A. Degree Requirements within the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.

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