THEA061 PO - Theatre for Young Audiences (CP)

When Offered: Each semester
Instructor(s): R. Portillo
Credit: 0.5

A practicum-based examination of the theories and practice of creating dramatic work in community. College students mentor and collaborate with middle and/or high school students in the creation of a theatrical work of art over the course of two semesters. Participants develop the skills necessary for developing theater-based curriculum and implementing it in schools and other community settings. These skills include: basic theatrical performance techniques, cultural responsiveness, leadership, and community-building. Reading of critical texts, listening to selected podcasts, discussion, written and performance assignments. THEA061 is built as a year-long course, although students do not need to take it consecutively within the same academic year and may also take only one part. Prior theater experience not required. In the fall semester, THEA061 focuses on introducing youth to theatre, skill-building, community-building, and culminates with short in-class devised pieces. In the spring semester, THEA061 focuses on collaboration with youth and the creation of a devised theatre piece produced at the college for a student audience and the general public. Each semester offers 0.5 and 1.0 credit options; students may repeat THEA061 up to a maximum of 2.0 earned credits. Students enrolled for .5 credit will focus on theories and practice of creating dramatic work and will be exempt from written work such as weekly reflections and script assignments.
Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
PO Area 6 Requirement;PO Community Partnership;PO Speaking Intensive

This course information is from the 2023-2024 Pomona College Catalog. View this catalog.

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