Theatre Arts

Flagler College's Theatre Arts Department believes in educating students in all areas of theatre, including performance, technology, design, literature, history, management and directing.  This allows the individual artist to broaden in their abilities, becoming more marketable, while at the same time giving them the opportunity to develop and gain experience in a specific area of interest, if they so desire. 

  
Students who choose to pursue the Theatre Arts Education major are also exposed to education theory and practices, meeting the Sunshine State standards through the Department of Education.  (Students interested in Theatre Arts Education must apply and be accepted into the Department of Education.)

  
Questions about majoring or minoring in Theatre Arts or participating in a play? Contact the Theatre Department:

Phyllis Gibbs, Department Chair, at (904) 819-6217, e-mail: theatredept@flagler.edu, or

Andrea McCook, Assistant Professor, at (904) 819-6401, e-mail: theatre@flagler.edu.

Productions & Performances

The Theatre Arts major has many opportunities to become involved in production and performance. The Theatre Arts  Department gives students a variety of “hands on” experience.

The Theatre Arts Department produces two to three mainstage productions a year, presented in the Flagler College Auditorium, along with a studio production, presented in the Rahner-Gibbs Second Stage Studio Theatre.  These productions are directed by faculty or guest directors. Set, lights and costumes for these productions are often student designed under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. There are also opportunities for students to participate in assistant directing, stage management and choreography.

In addition to the mainstage performances, there are fully produced productions of one-acts directed by seniors, presented in the Flagler College Auditorium, as part of the Conservatory program. Juniors direct shorter one-acts, which are presented in the Rahner-Gibbs Second Stage Studio.  And, some classes have performances incorporated into their schedules, such as Acting One and Dance. 

Auditions are open to all Flagler College students; however, preference is given to Theatre Arts majors in terms of casting.  Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to be cast in productions.

Theater Arts Productions

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Course of study for the Theatre Arts Major/Minor

Theatre Arts Major
A Theatre Arts major consists of a minimum of 54 semester hours and must include THA 201, 205, 221, 222, 231, 241, 307, 343, 344, 444 and 452. Incuded in the minimum amount of hours is the requirement of taking THA 177 or THA 277 five times before the major is complete and a minimum of 7 credits the list of electives.

Theatre Arts Education Major

A theatre arts education major has the same requirements as other theatre arts majors with the addition of THA 335 and ESE 344 as well as those education courses prescribed by the education department. Theatre arts education majors must take THA 177 or THA 277 three times and are not required to take THA 231.

Theatre Arts Minor
A Theatre Arts minor is accomplished by a student earning a minimum of 26 hours, consisting of THA 201, 205, 206, 221, 222, 307, plus two electives. Additionally, a student must take THA 177/277 at least three times.

Required Courses

THA 177 - Production for the Rahner-Gibbs Second Stage and the Non-Major (1)
THA 201 - Introduction to Drama and Literature (3)
THA 205 - Acting I (4)
THA 209 – History of American Film I (3-Offered in the summer term)
THA 211 - History of American Film II (3-Offered only in summer term)
THA 221 - Theatre History I (3)
THA 222 - Theatre History II (3)
THA 231 - Stage Makeup (3)
THA 241 - Acting II, Movement for the Stage (4)
THA 177/277 - Drama Production (1)
Must be taken five times during the course of study. There are three areas in which majors must select their THA 277 credit: technical theatre, performance/stage management and box office. 

THA 307 - Theatre Technology I (3)
THA 308 - Theatre Technology II (3)
THA 343 - Scenic Design (3)
THA 344 - Directing (4)
THA 444 - Theatre Conservatory (6)
THA 452 - Modern Drama (3)

Elective Courses

THA 206 - Oral Interpretation of Literature (3)
THA 209 - History of American Film I (3)
THA 250 - Combat for the Stage (3)
THA 305 - Acting III, Advanced Acting (4)
THA 321 - Historic Costuming for the Stage (3)
*THA 335 - Performance in Children's Theatre (4)
Required of students majoring in Theatre Arts Education. Offered in alternate years. 
THA 340/440 - Selected Topics (3)

Offerings vary from year to year. May include: Dance (usually offered every spring), Shakespeare Performance, Advanced Lighting Design, Stage Management
THA 405 - Acting Styles (3)
THA 413 - Summer Production Internship (1-3)
THA 430 - Voice and Speech Production (3)
THA 482 - Internship (3-6)
THA 491-492 - Independent Study (variable credit)
THA 494 - Directed Studies (2-3)

Honor Society

Alpha Psi Omega
The Theatre Arts Department petitioned the National Theatre Arts Honor Society, Alpha Psi Omega, to approve a chapter at Flagler College. Inductions take place after pledges have proven their contributions to the national chapter. The Chair of Theatre Arts, Phyllis M. Gibbs, is the sponsor. This is a service organization as well as an honor society, and members must not only contribute to their department but to their college and community as well.

Faculty

Phyllis M. Gibbs, Department Chair, Associate Professor
B.A., Montclair State University
M.S.Ed., Eastern Illinois University

Andrea McCook, Associate Professor
B.A., University of Santa Clara
M.F.A., New York University, Tisch School of the Arts

Britton Corry, Technical Director, Instructor of Acting, Stage Combat, and Technical Theatre 
B.F.A., Western Carolina University

Sean O'Casey, Visiting Instructor in Costuming and Make-Up
B.S., B.F.A., Kent State University

M.F.A., The University of Mississippi

Scott Ashley, Visiting Instructor in Lighting and Scene Design
B.A., Flagler College
M.F.A., Florida State University

Thomas P. Rahner, Associate Professor Emeritus
B.A., University of Florida

Ellie Potts Barrett, Visiting Instructor in Dance
B.A., University of South Florida

Lynn McNutt, Visiting Instructor in Acting
B.F.A., Florida State University,

M.F.A., George Washington University