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2005-2006
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The philosophy of the Palm Beach Community College Visual and Performing Arts Programs is to inspire our students
to actively pursue Design and Performance Excellence, while creating a climate of learning and discovery, and preparing
them for success in a professional environment. Also, to provide a clearer understanding of the human condition and
our struggle to find meaningful and positive connection in an increasingly diverse and polarized global community.

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions by new students.
1. How do I go about getting involved in plays and club activities?
        a. Auditions dates, times and requirements are posted on this website:   Auditions and Season Schedule
        b. To join the PBCC Players Club, just show up for a meeting and get started: PBCC Players
2. As a first semester Freshman, what courses in Theatre should I take?
       a. Theatre Appreciation (THE 1000) is a required Gen-Ed course, so take that first.
                It is also the pre-requisite for most other Theatre courses.
       b. Freeing the Actor's Voice (TPP 2700) is designed for first semester students to take while enrolled in Appreciation.
3. Can the Theatre Appreciation (THE 1000) pre-requisite be waived, so students can begin in Acting I?
       a. No. There are reasons pre-requisites are in place. Only for transfer students can waiving this pre-req be considered.
       b. Again, that is why the Voice class is is in place, to get Thetare students started.
4. Do I get credit for being involved in mainstage productions?
       a. Absolutely. If you audition for and are cast in a production, you can then sign up for Rehearsal & Performance (TPP 2190r) for 1 credit.
       b. If you are not cast, you can still work on the show as a technician and sign up for Play Production (THE 2925r), also for 1 credit.
       c. Theatre Majors! You need to work on or perofrm in a minimum of 3 productions during your 2 years at PBCC,
                because you will need anyweher frmo 9-12 of these 1 credits productions courses for you BA or BFA at the university level.
5. Should I audition if I have no experience?
       a. Yes! Yes! Yes! How else will you get started. The majority of our students have little or no formal training,
                so we approach all productions as teaching and learning opportunities. By the time a show opens, you will be ready!
6. What do I do after getting my AA at PBCC?
       a. You should schedule an appointment with Tony Tassa (561) 868-3316 at your earliest convenience to plan your years at PBCC,
                and discuss your future plans. Don't wait! We need to be certain you are taking the right courses, so you can graduate and move on.
       b. Most of our students continue to FAU or other Florida Universities to complete their training. We have also placed
                several students at other major universities and training programs upon graduating. Currently, we have approx. 6
                at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC.
7. Are Scholarships available?
       a. Yes, they are. Go to the following link to find out more: Scholarships
8. Is there someone who can answer my program specific questions?
       a. Contact Tony Tassa at (561) 868-3316, or by e-mail at tassaa@pbcc.edu any time!
9. Can you advise me on what to take during my 2 years at PBCC?
       a. Check out the suggested tracks below, or, again, you can set up a face to face appointment any time.
       b. You need 36 hours of General education credits in addition to what is listed below.

Requirements & Suggested Tracks

Department Major Courses
24 Credit Hours Required
THE 1000 Theatre Appreciation * (3)
THE 2300 Dramatic Literature * (3)
THE 2051 Theatre for a Children's Audience (3)
THE 2935r Play Production (1)
TPA 1200 Stagecraft * (3)
TPA 1211Advanced Stagecraft (3)
TPP 1600 Playwriting (3)
TPP 2100 Introduction to Acting I * (3)
TPP 2111 Acting II (3)
TPP 2190r Rehearsal & Performance * (1)
TPP 2300 Directing (3)
TPP 2510 Movement for Theatre (3)
TPP 2700 Freeing the Actor’s Voice (3)

* - Required for Theatre Majors
3 credits of TPP 2190r or THE 2925 Required

Recommended Track for AA Theatre Students
Acting Students

Semester One        Credits
Gen. Ed.        (9)
TPP 2190r Rehearsal & Performance * (1) or THE 2925 Play Production (1)
THE 1000 Theatre Appreciation * (3)
TPP 2700 Freeing the Actor’s Voice (3)

Semester Two
Gen. Ed.        (9)
TPP 2190r Rehearsal & Performance * (1) or THE 2925 Play Production (1)
THE 2300 Dramatic Literature * (3)
TPP 2100 Introduction to Acting I * (3) (THE 1000 - pre-requisite)

Semester Three
Gen. Ed.        (9)
TPP 2190r Rehearsal & Performance * (1) or THE 2925 Play Production (1)
TPA 1200 Stagecraft * (3)
TPP 2111 Acting II (3)

Semester Four
Gen. Ed.        (9)
TPP 2510 Movement for Theatre (3)

Total Credit Hours
Gen. Ed.        36
Major             24

Recommended Track for AA Theatre Students
Tech Students

Semester One        Credits
Gen. Ed.        (9)
TPP 2190r Rehearsal & Performance * (1) or THE 2925 Play Production (1)
THE 1000 Theatre Appreciation * (3)
TPA 1200 Stagecraft * (3)

Semester Two
Gen. Ed.        (9)
TPP 2190r Rehearsal & Performance * (1) or THE 2925 Play Production (1)
THE 2300 Dramatic Literature * (3)
TPA 1211 Advanced Stagecraft (3)

Semester Three
Gen. Ed.        (9)
TPP 2190r Rehearsal & Performance * (1) or THE 2925 Play Production (1)
TPP 2100 Introduction to Acting I * (3)
TPP 1600 Playwriting (3)

Semester Four
Gen. Ed.        (9)
THE 2051 Theatre for a Children's Audience (3) or TPP 2300 Directing (3)

Total Credit Hours
Gen. Ed.        36
Major             24

Reading List for Theatre Majors
15 Books you need to read if you intend to pursue a career in the Theatre Arts!
This is only the beginning of an exiting lifetime of learning...

1.    Acting: The First Six Lessons by Richard Boleslavsky
2.    Respect for Acting by Uta Hagen or A Challenge for the Actor by Uta Hagen
3.    The Theatre and its Double by Antonin Artaud
4.    The Empty Space by Peter Brook
5.    The Stanislavsky System by Sonia Moore
6.    Audition by Michael Shurtliff
7.    Theatre of the Oppressed by Augusto Boal
8.    Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater
9.    Brecht on Theatre: The Development of an Aesthetic by Bertolt Brecht
10.    Sanford Meisner on Acting by Sanford Meisner
11.    Towards a Poor Theatre by Jerzy Grotowski
12.    Freeing Shakespeare’s Voice by Kristin Linklater
13.    A Dream of Passion: The Development of the Method by Lee Strasberg
14.    My Life in Art by Konstantin Stanislavsky
15.    The Essential Theatre by Oscar Gross Brockett

For college assistance with any issues, please go to:
http://www.pbcc.edu/current/
Call (561) 868-3316 for more information