Courses Requiring Instructor Permission

Some courses in the Department of Theater require instructor permission or an interview with the instructor to register for the course.

Scene work in Acting I will focus on breaking down the play, analysis, identity, motivation and action. Photo Rob Strong.

Spring 2026

Due to the need for prerequisite completion, the following courses will require Instructor Permission (IP) to enroll. Admission for these courses may be obtained by emailing the professor to request permission to enroll.

THEA 27: Movement Fundamentals II (Keith Coughlin)
- Prerequisite: THEA 26: Movement Fundamentals I (or prior experience)
THEA 51: Playwriting II (Padilla)
- Prerequisite: THEA 50: Playwriting I
THEA 54: Directing (Hackett)
- Prerequisite: THEA 30: Acting I (or prior experience)

Courses Requiring Instructor Interviews

Because of high demand and many other reasons, admission to certain theater performance courses is determined through a process of very informal instructor interviews. It is not possible to pre-register for these courses. Registration is possible only after a student has secured Instructor Permission to enroll, which is given after the interview process is complete.

If you are interested in taking a theater course that conducts instructor interviews, we recommend that you also register for a different, additional course that you would like to take in case you are not able to secure permission for the theater course you want. If you secure a spot in the course for which you have interviewed, you can then drop the additional course.

Acting I is designed to develop the ability to play dramatic action honestly and believably. Photo Rob Strong.
Acting I course work includes exercises and improvisations exploring awareness, relaxation, observation, voice, and physical and emotional life. Photo Rob Strong.
Scene work in Acting I will focus on breaking down the play, analysis, identity, motivation and action. Photo Rob Strong.