DRAMA246C. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement. Music majors are billed a $500 course & materials fee (aka 'Lab Fees') to cover the cost of private lessons, which are an integral part of both our undergraduate degree programs. A critical investigation of films and plays written by African Americans, with emphasis on dramaturgical and cinematic strategies, individual and collective representation, and the legacy of African American political struggle. DRAMA142. DRAMA103W. Join the MT Faculty for an Information Meeting on SUNDAY, September 18, from 4 5:30p. During Megas, students have the opportunity to audition for all the directors of the main stage season as well as the graduate student directors who will be directing several Drama Classroom Projects (DCPs) throughout the school year. There is no separate application and nothing extra that applicants need to do to ensure consideration. Projects, lectures, and critical discussion in costume, scenery, lighting, and sound design. Applying to Dance Stay on top of requirements for the dance program at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. A seminar in directorial organization and research. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete the required paperwork. The first part of a one-year series in basic acting technique and discipline. Apply | Department of Music | Claire Trevor School of the Arts An introductory course in voice and speech for actors, combining the body-based approach to voice developed by Fitzmaurice, and speech work of Knight and Thompson. DRAMA180W. This is your opportunity to show the entire drama department your skill set and talent. DRAMA65. DRAMA129. The development of Western Drama, concentrating on the dramas intellectual, social, and artistic foundations. DRAMA251A. An intensive, project-based seminar for exploring relationships between sound and sight. Repeatability: May be taken for credit 24 times. Projects include manual and CAD techniques for Light Plot and Paperwork creation. University of California Irvine Official Seal, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Music Theatre Singing (taken three times). If you have additional questions, please reach out to MLDELANE@uci.edu. Project in Theatre . It seems UCI is more theatre oriented, with the satellite program in NY, I read the one thread regarding UCI/UCLA, but it didn't really have the info we need. Does anyone have any info comparing the two MT programs? 2 Units. Lighting Composition. DRAMA297. Then about a week after the callback weekend at Juilliard, I get a call from New York and I answer it welcome to group 55. Auditions are REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS, including Freshmen and Transfer applicants, those choosing Music as a primary OR alternate major, and current UCI students who want to add Music as a major. 4 Units. Scene study and song repertoire examined by era for the advanced Music Theatre student. DRAMA136. Development of thesis project with focus on organization, research, timeline, and execution. Examines the various functions of scenery and costume: locale, historical period, mood, and atmosphere, with special assignments in each area. DRAMA118W. DRAMA143A. Musical Theatre Sound/Concert Sound. 4 Units. DRAMA262. Advanced Topics in Performance. An interactive introduction to the world of theatre that serves to develop an appreciation of theatrical arts, to establish an awareness of landmarks within the performance history, and to create an understanding of the collaborative roles and departments that exist. Bring an 8 x 10 headshot and resume to each audition. Advanced Topics in Performance. Develop a language for commenting on theatrical production. Thus, Megas can have a positive impact on your casting opportunities throughout the academic year. University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Ph.D. University of California, Santa Barbara, (African American drama and performance, Black cultural production, Afro Asian performance and aesthetics, performance and community, liberation studies), (British theatre, political theory, performance), (Shakespeare, Renaissance drama, critical theory, feminist theory, performance theory, cultural studies), (modernist performance, Japanese theatre and dance, transnationalism, racial formation, global Asias), (scenery and costume design, history of design), University of California Irvine Official Seal, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2 Units. The Prescreen Submission Period is Now Closed! DRAMA203. Independent or collaborative practical work combined with strong research components, such critical analysis, fieldwork, or theorization. Dramatic Literature and Theatre History, 1900 to Present. , or DRAMA143C Looks at the various trends and conventions of theatres in the nineteenth century, both Euro-American and beyond, paying special attention to the culture and political milieu within which these various traditions appeared. 4 Units. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: MTCA is committed to being an inclusive and anti-racist organization, and does not accept racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or discrimination of any kind toward our students, our parents, or our coaches. 2 Units. DRAMA257E. DRAMA257B. Our Undergraduate Music Theatre Program provides drama majors the opportunity to audition for music theatre courses. Fees are billed to student Zot Accounts on a quarterly basis. 4 Units. Theatre Production: Theatre Management. Courses include Medieval and Tudor Drama, Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama, Shakespeare, Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama, Modern British Drama, Modern American Drama, Tragedy, and Comedy. DRAMA202. Surveys 1970s to present day. Reading and analysis of theories and critical approaches to contemporary theatre: Brecht, Artaud, and others who have contributed to the form and idea of the modern theatre. Materials fee. AUDITIONS; More. Musically directing abridged versions of musicals from various time periods and genres. Studies in selected areas of cultural and critical theory. Tuesday, September 22nd | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | 7:30pm - 9:30pm 4 Units. Performing Rock 'N' Roll. Focus will primarily be in figure drawing but may include still-life, landscape, and architectural drawings. Related performance courses consist of acting, voice/speech, and dance and singing classes. Headshots, monologues, song choices, wild cards, mock auditions, in person auditions-pivot to virtual, Unifieds, blizzards, OmicronI am convinced that navigating this is actually incomprehensible without the help of MTCA. Audition required. A studio course in costume rendering for the theatre using computer image manipulation. 4 Units. Private weekly voice lessons for the advanced Music Theatre student. 4 Units. 4 Units. 1-6 Units. -Dance Technique: Learn a given dance combination that shows technique, training and individual style. DRAMA112W. DRAMA248A. DRAMA144. Restriction: Graduate students only. The B.F.A. Special Topics in Early Modern and Neoclassical Theatre. Auditions for the full academic year take place in the fall at what we refer to as "Mega Auditions," or "Megas." The elements of design are discussed in the context of character development, historical period, and style. Big fun in this kid MUST be able to take direction. Audition required. Jane: Wendys daughter at the end of the show. Singing Pedagogy . DRAMA101S. The vision of the Department of Dramas founding faculty was to produce students who combine a critical intelligence with disciplined theatrical experience. To this end, the Department fosters an environment of creativity, in-depth learning of design, performance, and scholarly activity. DRAMA251C. Restriction: Graduate Music Directors only. 4 Units. Costume Production Techniques. endobj
Restriction: Graduate students only. Admission Requirements: New students are admitted ONLY during Fall Quarter. Courses available to only the BFA students are Song Repertoire, MT Workshop Level IV, and BFA Acting. The MT Faculty All those interested in Music Theatre at UCI should attend the following auditions during Welcome Week (sign-ups will be on the Drama Callboard): -Music Theatre Workshop: Sing one 32-bar Music Theatre song written between 1920 and 2010. Prerequisite: DRAMA30A and DRAMA30B and DRAMA30C. DRAMA20A. No recordings allowed.- more information at this link. Restoration Drama through Ibsen. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement. Some instrumental areas will hold second-round auditions virtually (over Zoom). You will sign up for an audition time on the Drama Callboard (across from The Green Room Caf). DRAMA122. Virtual Auditions: Please access the Zoom link a few minutes before your scheduled audition. Comprehensive tutorial on digital audio including hard disk recording, editing, data compression, and ethernet audio distribution. Large Jazz Ensemble will be auditioning Wednesday Sept 21, 1-5 pm, in Music Center Rm 114 (Rehearsal Hall). Welcome to the Drama Departments Open Call Website! 249 Drama Building This website is for all your production questions and needs, including: Discover Auditions Review Calendars Explore Backstage Opportunities Attend Shows Access Resources The UCI Libraries holds a vast array of resources, such as streaming video, DVDs, books, scores, and more, that cover many different topics in musical theater. Made my decision a lot harder. 2 Units. Auditions begin at 10:00 am. DRAMA135. History of American Musical Theatre. NYSP classes begin in the Winter, and the Program heads to New York City in the Spring. MTCA is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with 20+ years of experience and superlative results. 2 0 obj
audition is required. The second part of a one-year series in basic acting technique and discipline. Instruction in compositing and painting techniques and performance design conventions. Biddy Mason Special Topics in Theory and Criticism. Here is the end and the beginning of the story. 4 Units. Dress in audition attire - interview or 'first meeting' attire in which you feel great. Focus on fundamental skills: analysis, staging, action, actor coaching, and elements of design. Studio exercises and projects in stage management. DRAMA255. 4 Units. 9:30 - 11 AM Acting Faculty Meeting Studio Four, STU4 209 . Drama 101 Show Crew give you the opportunity to work directly on a specific show and as such you will be called to be available during that specific show's schedule (by hovering your cursor over the menu above "Crew Call & Calendar" > "Drama 101 Overview" > "Drama 101 Show Crew" > then select the . Performance as Research. 1 0 obj
Also includes the process of equalizing/aligning sound systems and the art of audio mastering. Directing I . http://drama.arts.uci.edu/. 4 Units. Perspective drawing, rendering, and model building are covered in studio exercises and assignments. of Students Accepted into Audition-Based Programs from 2005-2022. Script and Score . 3 0 obj
DRAMA126W. DRAMA123. An acting technique class exclusive to the students in the BFA in Music Theatre Program. Going into the pandemic I knew I wanted to be an actor and at the time I had actually given up on musical theater because I thought I wasnt very good at it. Musical Scene Study I. DRAMA248B. *Please note that Wednesday Timeslots will only open after prior days have been filled A studio course in CAD's 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities for theatrical design. The musical theatre program is designed to develop theatre artists of the highest quality through training, education and experiences necessary for the successful pursuit of professional theatre careers. Features works from the late 20th and early 21st centuries including songwriters Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Schwartz, Flaherty and Ahrens, and Jeanine Tesori. Advanced acting in specialized areas including acting for the camera: situation comedy; commercials; auditioning and industry preparation; Shakespeare; Molire; Chekov; improvisation; advanced movement and voice and speech for the actor; self-starting; stage combat; repertory acting, singing; comedy; clowning; and masks. Production Schedules for each production can be found on the, Honors in Dramatic Lit, History and Theory. 4 Units. MTCA opened our eyes up to programs we never heard of. DRAMA200. Digital Design: Creating Sounds from Scratch. 4 Units. 4 Units. Music Theatre Workshop Series Auditions | UCI CTSA Digital Callboard Musical Theater Major. Music Theatre Workshop Level I (MTI) and II (MTII) Surveys 1940s-1970s. Music Theatre Workshop III. PDF Music Theatre - Spring Courses & Audition Information DRAMA198. 4 Units. DRAMA260B. University of California, Los Angeles, M.A. Special arrangements for alternative days or methods (remote) will be considered. DRAMA11. %PDF-1.7
Restriction: May be taken for credit for a maximum of 24 units provided productions change. Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. DRAMA143C. Development of thesis topic with focus on organization, research, timeline, and execution. 4 Units. 2022 Summer Academies: Musical Theatre Intensives | UCI Claire Trevor Auditions for courses happen once you arrive on campus as an accepted Drama student. Prerequisite: DRAMA40A or DRAMA40B or DRAMA40C. Surveys 1700s-1940s. The Department of Drama produces a full season of plays, musicals, and world premieres with varying dimensions and audience/actor relationships. 4 Units. Applicants who cannot travel to in-person auditions may request a virtual audition by exception (please email music@uci.edu ). Musical Theatre Village - South Orange County's Home For Musical Theatre Contemporary Dramatic Criticism and Theory. Auditions for the BM for continuing students taking lessons through the year will be available at the end of Spring quarter. Dissertation research with Drama faculty. UCI Symphony Orchestra - Spring 2022 Dr. Stephen Tucker, conductor Guest artist Iryna Krechkovsky, violin Guest artist Eric Byers, cello Friday, May 27, 2022 8:00 p.m. Irvine Barclay Theatre Spend the evening with the UCI Symphony Orchestra. 4 Units. auditions are held three times per year: during Welcome Week and finals week of the fall and winter quarters. These Shining Lives. Prerequisite: DRAMA34. Music Theatre, B.F.A. To be considered for a role for any of the shows above, you must attend the open call auditions. Culture in Performance. Most programs in the UCF School of Performing Arts require an audition or interview. DRAMA148B. Addresses particular issues in theatre and performance that typically lie outside of regular course offerings. The UC Irvine Department of Drama offers a wide array of Musical Theatre classes and experiences that have become an important stepping stone between the academic and professional worlds for the undergraduate student. 1 Unit. They do not receive private lessons, and do not have access to practice rooms. Writing for Performance. Perceiving and understanding these parameters unlocks the art of controlling sound and stylizing cues. Techniques in Costume Design. Everyone is highly encouraged to audition--regardless of any perceived chance of success--because: Megas are often the first place faculty, graduate directors, and other members of the Drama Department meet you and have a chance to see your work as an actor. DRAMA225. They made sure he did what was needed. Clybourne Park. 4 Units. DRAMA35. 4 Units. Audition required. Scene study and song repertoire course, focused on the development of a deeper more authentic connection between self and the character. About 10 plays and supplementary material are read each quarter. Please DO NOT use the above link for Undergraduate applicants. 4 Units. During Megas, students have the opportunity to audition for all the directors of the main stage season as well as the graduate student directors who will be directing several Drama Classroom Projects (DCPs) throughout the school year. The principles of stage directing, covering the director's functions in the areas of interpretation, composition, coaching, and styling a theatrical production. in Music Theatre Whether youre a freshman in high school looking ahead or in the midst of your college audition process, wed love to help you. New York Satellite Program private and group lessons in musical theatre singing taught by guest faculty in New York. DRAMA246B. He was courted and recruited. Rehearses over Spring Break, Audition sign-ups occur on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants who pass the first-round prescreen will be invited to a second-round audition. Designed for the needs of actors and is not a public speaking course. This may be done by contacting Allyson Erick, ( aerick@ucsc.edu) Class Coordinator, by email or text, or Charles Hamilton by email. Music Theatre Workshop, Level IV(Drama 144). Auditions Scheduling: Deadline: January 16th You will receive a confirmation email after scheduling, as well as reminders leading up to your audition day. In his book Acting Professionally, Robert Cohen suggests that an actor needs a strong personality. DRAMA148C. All those interested in Music Theatre at UCI should attend the following auditions during Welcome Week (sign-ups will be on the Drama Callboard): Develop your type through Personal Branding exercises. Topics in Advanced Stage Management. A stipend and equity points are provided by the theatre company. Courses: Music Theatre Workshop Level II, Level III, Level IV; Song Repertoire, New York Satellite Program. 4 Units. We look forward to meeting you at the auditions, DRAMA240. 4 Units. 2 Units. 2 Units. To: Claire Trevor School of the Arts-Undergrad Students, Sender Custom Email List <zotmail@uci.edu> Dear Students, Our Spring Quarter 2021 Music Theatre Workshop, BFA, and Dance Technique Auditions are happening at the end of this quarter. DRAMA291. (open to students who have completed two quarters of MTII) I am confident they are much larger offers because of the work he did with MTCA. Digital Costume Rendering. A second audition is required for all applicants who pass the prescreen. Take classes in Acting, Singing, and Dancing. DRAMA183B. Prerequisite: DRAMA130. Emphasis is placed on the realization of conceptual ideas. New York Satellite Program dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theatre styles taught by guest faculty in New York. The Department of Art Shows The Department of Art has a host of fantastic exhibits this year. MTCA - Musical Theater College Auditions Sing a short ballad from the musical theatre repertoire (2-minute max), MTI/II class material may be used for this audition, Present a short (30-second) monologue from a play, Sing a contemporary music theatre ballad (3-minute max), Present a one-minute monologue from a play, Dance audition to demonstrate technique and growth. DRAMA158. Studio for Advanced Movement for Actors. Basic vocal technique and characterization of musical theatre repertoire explored. Various projects depending on students concentration (acting, design, musical theatre, directing). in Music Theatre includes high-level training curriculum including song repertoire building, audition technique, dance technique and repertoire, singing for the stage, and study in the history of the American musical. PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY; ALUMNI. Loud and fun! DRAMA40C. keyboardmom June 30, 2005, 12:10am #1 1800s-1940. A studio course in textile design using digital printing and embossing techniques. Music Theatre Dance Technique(Drama 147). Music Theatre Workshop II. Auditions for Dance Technique classes are mandatory for ALL students interested in UCI Music Theatre. Applicants seeking financial aid have multiple options to explore, and are. DRAMA254. April 18th6:00pm 6:30pm Late audition for kids by appointment only6:30pm Adult Lineup for 18+for Hook/Mr Darling, Mrs Darling, Pirates, Maid etc.7:00pm Dance Team auditions (Anyone interested in Dance Team, Indians or Lead Lost Boys must be here), April 19th5:30pm 9:00pmCALL BACKS details tba, Peter Pan: Age 10-15 (or play 15 if older), Strong Singer/Dancer/Actor/Actress (notes are higher), Please note: Peter Pans are expected to be a lost boy when not Peter Pan, Wendy: Age 10-15 (or play 15 if older) (Wendy, Moira Angela Darling), Please note: Wendys are expected to be a dancing Indian when not Wendy, Jonathan: Age close to Wendy, her brother, Michael: Age 7 7 ish The baby, Wendys other brother. 4 Units. Restriction: Graduate Music Director students only. Features works from the middle of the 20th century including songwriters Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Julie Styne, Kander and Ebb, and Jerry Herman. Musical Scene Study II. Auditions | Irvine Valley College DRAMA182B. So glad you are here at UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama's digital resource for production. 4 Units. Introduction to Asian Theatre. 4 Units. 4 Units. 4 Units. History of American Musical Theatre(Drama 148A, B, C). Special Topics in Classical Dramas . Directed by Andrew Borba. DRAMA121. 4 Units. Lectures in Dramatic Literature. Dissertation Research. Applicants will receive notification of their results no later than January 6th. UC - Irvine - Dance Major - College Confidential Forums History of American Musical Theatre. 4 Units. 4 Units. In collaboration with UCI Symphony Orchestra, UCI Vocal Arts has been proud to present the Southern California premier of Ned Rorem's opera, Our Town (based on the play by Thornton Wilder), along with Puccini's Suor Angelica, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice, Still's Highway 1, USA, and an Arias Concert with works from Mozart's Directed Studies. Advanced Sound Design. Class preparation for the New York Satellite Program (NYSP) - an immersion experience in New York City for the musical theatre performer. 4 Units. Class preparation for the New York Satellite Program (NYSP) - an immersion experience in New York City for the musical theatre performer. 4 Units. 2 Units. Graduate Studio: Speech. The Class of 2022 will be joining MCA alumni at schools all over the nation, chasing their dreams and making it happen. Graduate Studio: Voice/Movement Dynamics. Overview Requirements Career Opportunities The B.F.A. If you have questions about the repertoire, contact the, VIDEO links only (we need to see and hear you). Special Topics in Theory and Criticism. Where do I start? 4 Units. They open doors you could have never imagined. (open to all UCI students) Special attention given to the paperwork and documentation required to package, build, and mix these shows. Exposes students to what is most current in the world of performance and theatre. This four-week long intensive in Manhattan is open to all CTSA students. 4 Units. Auditions for courses happen once you arrive on campus as an accepted Drama student. Performing Arts Center Contact. Drama majors may audition for the program upon acceptance into the Music Theatre Workshop, Level III (DRAMA143A, DRAMA143B, or DRAMA143C). Classic and contemporary dance techniques. 4 Units. 4 Units. University Theatre . Writing of assigned exercises in dramatic criticism. A seminar on the major teaching systems in the dramatic arts with particular attention to professional arts training. United StatesCalifornia DRAMA109W. DRAMA299. Music Proficiency for Actors. Graduate Design Seminar. DRAMA280A. As a person trained in performing arts myself I believed I understood what it would take to successfully apply for a degree in Musical Theater. Explores major movements in the history of rock 'n' roll in terms of performance, not virtuosity necessarily of the performers as musicians, rather as performances of aesthetics in modes of embodied ideology, iconoclastic spectacle, mixed media fashion, and subcultural formation. A study of the history, culture, aesthetics, and literature of various traditional performing arts and their connections to the contemporary multicultural society. 10414. Directed by Leslie Ishii. Digital Design: 3D Rendering. Graduate Studio: Acting. Various topics such as Shakespeare, comedy, Molire, improvisation, Kabuki, television acting. Leader of Indians: Super dancer, same age as Wendy/Peter, Falling Pants, Running Nose, Lil Tomahawk (Younger), (Mid 20s 60s) Big, Loud, Arrogant Singer and move well, (Age 26-50 ish) Sings well lovely woman, fretting over her children, wife of Mr. Darling/Capt Hook, (also a Pirate): The Maid, sweet lady, loud on lines. Music and Media Bldg, UCI campus Audition Days: Saturday, January 21st and Sunday, January 29th, 2023 All audition times are Pacific Standard Time (PST). A survey of the influential artists who produce, write, direct, and perform on America's musical stages. DRAMA164B. Completion of a full-length play or its equivalent; discussion of student writing and of relevant literary texts. Theater BA: Musical Theater Emphasis - UCLA School of TFT