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THTR 172 - Comedy Theatre Rehearsal and Performance

Unit(s): 3.0

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at the early college level and read college-level texts. THTR 110, THTR 150
Prerequisite Performing Students must audition/interview and Technical/Support Students must interview prior to participating in the course
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This course offers students practical experience in the rehearsal and performance of a comedic theatrical production.  Students explore comedic plays, genres, acting techniques, and physical communication.  Students are provided an opportunity to be part of a theatre company in the organization of full-length and/or one-act plays under the guidance of a faculty director.  During the public performance at Rio Hondo College, students will be evaluated by judges representing the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), and some will be chosen to compete at the regional and national festivals in the areas of acting, writing, stage management, directing, dramaturgy, design, and technical production.  Actors will be selected through audition. All others will identify a preference for production assignments through the interview process.

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