performance theatre
The Performance Theatre major is designed for young actors who are serious about their craft. The performance training is Stanislavsky-based and incorporates techniques designed to help the students explore the full potential of their own unique resources. When students leave McCallum, they have a broad range of experiences and are prepared for success in university, conservatory, and/or professional theatre.
Curriculum
Meisner/ Acting for Film
College Audition Prep.
Directing
Improvisation
Movement/ Viewpoints
Shakespeare
Speech/Dialects/IPA
Stanislavsky
Theatre History
TECHNICAL THEATRE
The Technical Theatre major gives students opportunities to study stagecraft and design in the classroom and use McCallum’s state-of-the-art facilities to make their ideas a reality. The program includes hands-on experience in scenic design, lighting design, costume design, sound design and stage management. Design and production students have opportunities for collaboration with other departments including Dance and Cinematic Arts.
Curriculum
Scene Painting & Props
Set Design
Stage Management
Sound Design
Scenery Technology
Lighting and Sound
Lighting Design
Costume Technology
Costume Design
MUSICAL THEATRE CERTIFICATE
The Musical Theatre Performance Certificate program is an add-on to the primary major in Choral Studies, Acting, or Dance. To graduate with the performance certificate, students complete the additional four courses linked below in addition to all courses in the primary major.
Curriculum
Acting The Song
Choreography
College Audition Prep.
Contemporary Performance Styles
Directing
Golden Age Performance Styles
Musical Theatre Dance Styles
Musical Theatre History
Musical Theatre Writing
Voice
Building Your Songbook
“Theatre is the closest thing to magic that humans can create. My time with MacTheatre has proven that I want to create that magic for the rest of my life. MacTheatre has taught me how to utilize my own, one-of-a-kind skill set. MacTheatre has given me the experience and, the confidence that I need to continue doing theatre for the rest of my life.”
“As I look back on the past four years, I’m proud of who I have become. And that’s due in large part to MacTheatre. I was allowed the opportunity to perform in roles on stage that taught me so much. And so much more than just singing and dancing. How to exist as a person with real substance. A person without a mask. MacTheatre taught me who I am, and I’m endlessly grateful for that lesson.”
“Through MacTheatre I have made connections with companies outside of the academy including Freeman, The Long Center, and Zilker Hillside Theatre that have given me more opportunities to learn and grow as a Technician. I have decided to attend Pace University in New York City next fall to receive a BFA in Theatre Production and Design, in a class of 16.”
“McCallum is a place where I learned to take constructive feedback, step out of my comfort zone, and build confidence. MacTheatre holds a special place in my heart because it embraces students from all walks of life. It taught us to be accepting of each other and celebrate one another. MacTheatre is a place where we learned to put our differences aside and work together towards a common goal.”
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