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IAP 2008 Subjects

Music and Theater Arts

21M.805
Theater Practicum
"SubUrbia"
Michael Katz, Eric Levenson, Leslie Held, Karen Perlow
Mon Jan 7 thru Sun Feb 3, ??-??:00am, times and locations vary

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 25 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: At least one studio subject or permission of instructor
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit   

Provides directed practice in acting or directing on a sustained theater piece, either one-act or full length, from pre-rehearsal preparation to workshop production. Consult Theater Arts Office.
Includes directed practice in stagecraft. Dramashop rehearses a production of Eric Bogosian's "SubUrbia" under the direction of David Gammons for presentation on Feb. 7, 8, 9, possibly 10, and 14, 15, 16. Auditions on December 3, 4, and 5, 7pm, location TBA. Students receive up to six credits for acting or technical positions and must be available for dress rehearsals and all performances.
Contact: Michael Katz, E33, x3-0824, mkatz@mit.edu

21M.820
Technical Theater Special Topics
Technical Staff for "SubUrbia"
Leslie Held, Michael Katz, Karen Perlow
Mon Jan 7 thru Sun Feb 3, ??-??:00am, times and locations vary

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
No listeners
Prereq: At least one Theater Arts subject or permission of instructor
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit   

Provides opportunity to study theater design and technical production subjects including technical theater practica or experimental subjects offered by the permanent or visiting faculty.
Units to be arranged. Students can receive up to six credits for technical design and execution for production of "SubUrbia". Schedule to be arranged, but technicians should be available to work for dress rehearsals and performances on Feb. 7, 8, 9, possibly 10, and 14, 15, 16. Interviews for technical staff on Dec. 3, 4, and 5 at 6pm, location TBA. Actual rehearsal times will depend on the availability of the cast.
Contact: Leslie Held, E33, x3-1738, held@mit.edu

21M.851
Special Topics in Drama
Staff
Schedule: TBD
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: U 3 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit   

Allows students to pursue topics of interest as independent study. Enrollment requires approval of the Director of Theater Arts. HASS credit for Special Topics subjects awarded only by individual petitions to the Committee on Curricula. Normal maximum is 6 units; to count toward HASS Requirement, 9 units are required. Exceptional 9-unit projects occasionally approved.
Days, times and locations vary during IAP.
Contact: Janet Sonenberg, 10-274, x3-1131, json@mit.edu

21M.852
Special Topics in Drama
Staff
Schedule: TBD
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit   

Allows students to pursue topics of interest as independent study. Enrollment requires approval of the Director of Theater Arts. HASS credit for Special Topics subjects awarded only by individual petitions to the Committee on Curricula. Normal maximum is 6 units; to count toward HASS Requirement, 9 units are required. Exceptional 9-unit projects occasionally approved.
Days, times and locations vary during IAP.
Contact: Janet Sonenberg, 10-274, x3-1131, json@mit.edu

21M.873
IAP Theater Arts Topics
Production of Original Theater Piece
Michael Ouellette, David Gammons
Mon Jan 7 thru Sun Feb 3, ??-??:00am, varied times & locations

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2007
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit   

Provides opportunity for the study of theater arts topics not covered by regular subject listings, including experimental subjects offered by permanent and visiting faculty. Students seeking an individual program of study with a faculty member must also obtain the approval of the director of Theater Arts. Consult Theater Arts office for departmental form.
Rehearsals for February production of SubUrbia by Eric Bogosian under direction of David Gammons. Auditions for performers and interviews for technical staff on Dec. 3, 4, and 5 at 6pm, location TBA. Actual rehearsal times will depend on the availability of the cast. Performances of production are Feb. 7, 8, 9, possibly 10, and 14, 15, 16.
Contact: Michael Ouellette, 10-270, x3-2171, michaelo@mit.edu


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