The 18-credit minor in Theatre informs, instills, and acquaints students with the basic principles of theatre arts. The student who minors in theatre will be well-informed and prepared to utilize not only the theory, but the application skills acquired that may be applicable in many job markets.

Required Courses (6 credits – courses offered every fall)Electives (12 credits from any of the following courses)
TH 333 – Introduction to Theatre and Drama (3)TH 334 – Script Analysis
TH 335 – Children’s Theatre (3)TH 336 – Drama in Performance (3)
TH 337 – Technical Theatre (3)
TH 338 – Creative Drama (3)
TH 340 – History of the American Musical (3)
TH/FI 343 – Playwriting / Screenwriting
TH/MG 453 – Theatre Management: Principles of Performing Arts Management (3)
EN 225C – Classical Literature (3)
EN 352 – Studies in Tragedy (3)
EN 353 – Studies in Drama (3)
EN 445 – Shakespeare I (3)
EN 446 – Shakespeare II (3)
EN 460 – Creative Writing and Performance (3)
MU 112 – Basic Music Theory (3)
MU 222 – History and Appreciation of Music (3)
FI 250 – Dance Films: Social and Historical Perspectives (3)

For Additional Information, Please Contact

Dr. James Filippelli
Associate Professor of Fine and Performing Arts
(845) 848 – 4081
james.filippelli@duny.edu