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Theatre, BS

2023-2024 Edition

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The Department of Theatre is a vibrant community of students, staff, and faculty, guided by values of generosity, integrity, respect, and rigor.  As a hub for creative practice research, we are dedicated to theatre and performance both as a living art  and as an interdisciplinary system of inquiry. 

Our bachelor degrees align collaborative theatre making (production, design, and performance) with academic study and practice-based research. We offer a broad experience in and a deep knowledge of theatre as an interdisciplinary art form. Our program aims to prepare students to generate and communicate knowledge through innovative and imaginative creative practice research; to collaborate generously and with integrity; to use the language and practice of antiracist theatre; to enter professional contexts to create impactful, ethical, and socially responsible work that advances social and racial justice; and to be informed citizens that grapple with the cultural, social, and ethical impacts theatre has on communities.

While we engage with the moment in which we live, we are constantly evolving, learning, and adapting.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.

Universitywide Requirements

All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.

NUpath Requirements

All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.

NUpath requirements Creative Expression/Innovation (EI), Interpreting Culture (IC), and Societies and Institutions (SI) are met through the major course requirements. 

NUpath requirements Formal and Quantitative Reasoning (FQ), Difference and Diversity (DD), and Ethical Reasoning (ER) may be met through electives in the major.

NUpath requirements Natural and Designed World (ND) and Analyzing and Using Data (AD) must be met through general electives.

Theatre Major Requirements

A minimum grade of C is required for all THTR and INAM courses.

Course List
Code Title Hours
The following courses are recommended to be taken by the end of the fourth semester (third semester for transfer students):
INAM 2000Ethics in Creativity4
THTR 1100Production Experience 11
THTR 1101Introduction to Theatre4
THTR 1120Acting 14
THTR 1131Introduction to Technical Theatre4
THTR 1270Introduction to Theatrical Design4
Course List
Code Title Hours
Foundational Courses
INAM 2000Ethics in Creativity4
THTR 1000Theatre at Northeastern1
THTR 1101Introduction to Theatre4
THTR 1120Acting 14
THTR 1131Introduction to Technical Theatre4
THTR 1270Introduction to Theatrical Design4
THTR 3325Dramaturgical Inquiry4
THTR 4702Capstone: Creative Practice Research Project4
Making Theatre
THTR 1100Production Experience 11
THTR 2000Production Experience 21
THTR 3702Rehearsal and Production1
Theatre Texts and Context
Complete one of the following:4
INAM 1300
and INAM 1301
The Ethics of Narrative in Theatre
and The Ethics of Narrative in Theatre Seminar
THTR 1220
Race, Power, and Performance
THTR 2200
The American Black Theatre Experience
THTR 2500
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
THTR 2983
Topics in Theatre History and Culture
THTR 3200
Queer Theatre and Performance
THTR 3650
Performing Theory
Community Engaged Theatre
Complete one of the following:4
THTR 1215
Activism and Performance
THTR 1400
Documentary Theatre Project
THTR 2340
Theatre and Society
THTR 3100
Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
Advanced Courses
Complete one of the following:4
Students concentrating in performance should complete THTR 5300, THTR 5450, or THTR 3550.
Students concentrating in design & production should complete THTR 3550, THTR 3670, or THTR 5700.
THTR 3550
Directing for the Stage
THTR 3670
Mixed-Media Performance Lab
THTR 5300
Devised Theatre Project
THTR 5450
Acting 3
THTR 5700
Design for Immersive Performance

Electives 

Complete the following electives or complete one of the concentrations below.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete four of the following:16
INAM 1300
and INAM 1301
The Ethics of Narrative in Theatre
and The Ethics of Narrative in Theatre Seminar
THTR 1150
Dance Performance and History: Modern to Hip Hop
THTR 1215
Activism and Performance
THTR 1220
Race, Power, and Performance
THTR 1400
Documentary Theatre Project
THTR 1500
Musical Theatre Performance
THTR 1600
Movement: Embodied Approaches to Creativity
THTR 2200
The American Black Theatre Experience
THTR 2310
History of Musical Theatre
THTR 2330
Playwriting
THTR 2335
Boston Theatre Experience
THTR 2340
Theatre and Society
THTR 2342
Acting 2
THTR 2345
Acting for the Camera
THTR 2346
Viewpoints
THTR 2370
Lighting Design
THTR 2380
Costume Design
THTR 2385
Fashion Construction and Pattern Making
THTR 2400
Scenic Design
THTR 2500
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
THTR 2600
Voice and Speech Training
THTR 2983
Topics in Theatre History and Culture
THTR 2993
Topics in Dance
THTR 3100
Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
THTR 3200
Queer Theatre and Performance
THTR 3400
Stage Combat
THTR 3550
Directing for the Stage
THTR 3650
Performing Theory
THTR 3670
Mixed-Media Performance Lab
THTR 3973
Topics in Performance Studies
THTR 4345
Advanced Acting for the Camera
THTR 5300
Devised Theatre Project
THTR 5450
Acting 3
THTR 5700
Design for Immersive Performance

Theatre Major Credit Requirement

Complete 60 semester hours in the major. The performance and production concentrations require 68 semester hours.

Program Requirement

132 total semester hours required


Performance Concentration

A minimum grade of C is required for all theatre courses in the performance concentration.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Performance
THTR 1600Movement: Embodied Approaches to Creativity4
THTR 2342Acting 24
THTR 2600Voice and Speech Training4
Electives
Complete three of the following:12
INAM 1300
and INAM 1301
The Ethics of Narrative in Theatre
and The Ethics of Narrative in Theatre Seminar
THTR 1150
Dance Performance and History: Modern to Hip Hop
THTR 1215
Activism and Performance
THTR 1220
Race, Power, and Performance
THTR 1400
Documentary Theatre Project
THTR 1500
Musical Theatre Performance
THTR 2200
The American Black Theatre Experience
THTR 2310
History of Musical Theatre
THTR 2330
Playwriting
THTR 2335
Boston Theatre Experience
THTR 2340
Theatre and Society
THTR 2345
Acting for the Camera
THTR 2346
Viewpoints
THTR 2370
Lighting Design
THTR 2380
Costume Design
THTR 2385
Fashion Construction and Pattern Making
THTR 2400
Scenic Design
THTR 2500
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
THTR 2993
Topics in Dance
THTR 2983
Topics in Theatre History and Culture
THTR 3100
Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
THTR 3200
Queer Theatre and Performance
THTR 3400
Stage Combat
THTR 3550
Directing for the Stage
THTR 3650
Performing Theory
THTR 3670
Mixed-Media Performance Lab
THTR 3973
Topics in Performance Studies
THTR 4345
Advanced Acting for the Camera
THTR 5300
Devised Theatre Project
THTR 5450
Acting 3
THTR 5700
Design for Immersive Performance

Production Concentration

A minimum grade of C is required for all theatre courses in the production concentration.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Design and Production
Complete four of the following:16
THTR 1230
The Evolution of Fashion and Costume
THTR 2370
Lighting Design
THTR 2380
Costume Design
THTR 2385
Fashion Construction and Pattern Making
THTR 2400
Scenic Design
THTR 3670
Mixed-Media Performance Lab
THTR 5700
Design for Immersive Performance
Electives
Complete two of the following:8
INAM 1300
and INAM 1301
The Ethics of Narrative in Theatre
and The Ethics of Narrative in Theatre Seminar
THTR 1215
Activism and Performance
THTR 1220
Race, Power, and Performance
THTR 1235
Fashion and Costume Design in Film and Television
THTR 1400
Documentary Theatre Project
THTR 1500
Musical Theatre Performance
THTR 1600
Movement: Embodied Approaches to Creativity
THTR 2200
The American Black Theatre Experience
THTR 2310
History of Musical Theatre
THTR 2330
Playwriting
THTR 2335
Boston Theatre Experience
THTR 2340
Theatre and Society
THTR 2342
Acting 2
THTR 2345
Acting for the Camera
THTR 2346
Viewpoints
THTR 2370
Lighting Design
THTR 2380
Costume Design
THTR 2385
Fashion Construction and Pattern Making
THTR 2400
Scenic Design
THTR 2500
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
THTR 2993
Topics in Dance
THTR 2983
Topics in Theatre History and Culture
THTR 3100
Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
THTR 3200
Queer Theatre and Performance
THTR 3400
Stage Combat
THTR 3550
Directing for the Stage
THTR 3650
Performing Theory
THTR 3670
Mixed-Media Performance Lab
THTR 3973
Topics in Performance Studies
THTR 4345
Advanced Acting for the Camera
THTR 5300
Devised Theatre Project
THTR 5450
Acting 3
THTR 5700
Design for Immersive Performance

Sample Four Years, Two Co-ops in Spring/Summer

Year 1
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
ENGW 11114INAM 20004Elective4Vacation0
THTR 10001THTR 11314Elective4 
THTR 11001Theatre texts and context 4  
THTR 11014Theatre elective 14  
THTR 11204   
Elective4   
 18 16 8 0
Year 2
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
EEAM 20001Co-op 1Co-op 10Elective4
THTR 12704Online elective4 Elective4
THTR 20001   
THTR 33254   
Community Engage Theatre Course4   
Elective4   
 18 4 0 8
Year 3
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
THTR 37021Co-op 2Co-op 2Elective4
Theatre elective 24Online elective4 Elective4
Theatre elective 34   
Elective4   
Elective4   
 17 4 0 8
Year 4
FallHoursSpringHours  
Theatre elective 44THTR 47024  
Theatre elective 54Theatre Advanced Course4  
Elective4Elective4  
Elective4Elective4  
 16 16  
Total Hours: 133
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