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UCSC Theater Arts Undergraduate Advising

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Nov 21, 2025, 9:19:29 PMNov 21

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OPEN WINTER 2026

THEATER ARTS COURSES

MANY GE CLASSES, SOME ONLINE

THEA 18C Drafting-Computer Aided

Class Number: 31626, Instructor: Mack,K.

Location: TA Mainstage A214

Day and Time: TuTh 09:50AM-11:25AM

Instruction Mode: In Person

For all theater designers!
No prereq or audition requirement.

THEA 19 Lighting Studio A

Class Number: 32668, Instructor: Zornow,J.

Location: TA Studio C102

Day and Time: TuTh 11:40AM-01:15PM

Instruction Mode: In Person

THEA 23 Voice for the Actor

Class Number: 32126, Instructor: Ginther,A.T.

Location: TA Studio C100

Day and Time: MW 09:20AM-10:44AM

Instruction Mode: In Person

THEA 24 Movement For Performers

Class Number: 31131, Instructor: Gallagher,P.M.

Location: TA Mainstage A104

Day and Time: TuTh 01:30PM-03:05PM

Instruction Mode: In Person

No prereq or audition requirement.

THEA 56D Rainbow Theater Cultural Studies

Class Number: 30014, Instructor: Williams,D.

Location: TA 2nd Stage

Day and Time: MW 09:20AM-10:55AM

Instruction Mode: In Person

Help choose plays for spring Rainbow Theater shows!
No prereq or audition requirement.

THEA 61B Drama from the Renaissance to the Modern Age

Class Number: 31664, Instructor: Solt,S.

Instruction Mode: ASYNCHRONOUS main lectures & SYNCHRONOUS secondary sections

GE: TA

No prereq or audition requirement.

THEA 80L Muppet Magic

Class Number: 31130, Instructor: Henneman,C.N.

Instruction Mode: Asynchronous Online

GE: IM

No prereq or audition requirement.

THEA 80P Pixar - Story Matters

Class Number: 31609, Instructor: Luce,N.A.

Day and Time: TuTh 01:30PM-03:05PM

Instruction Mode: Synchronous Online

GE: IM

No prereq or audition requirement.

THEA 80U Everybody Dance Now

Class Number: 31735, Instructor: Pearlman,C.

Instruction Mode: Asynchronous Online

GE: ER

No prereq or audition requirement.

THEA 100A Asian Diasporic Performance in Live and Digital Space

Class Number: 32978, Instructor: Ginther,A.T.

Location: TA Offices J102

Day and Time: MW 04:00PM-05:35PM

Instruction Mode: In Person

GE: ER

No prereq or audition requirement.

THEA 116A History of Clothing and Costume

Class Number: 31412, Instructor: Rodriguez-Montero,P.

Location: LEC: TA 2nd Stage

Day and Time: TuTh 11:40AM-01:15PM

Instruction Mode: In Person

GE: IM

No prereq or audition requirement.

THEA 126 Acting Studio III (Clown traditions and physical comedy)

Class Number: 30946, Instructor: Gallagher,P.M.

Location: TA Studio C100

Day and Time: TuTh 03:20PM-04:55PM

Instruction Mode: In Person

Topic and audition requirements for this quarter: Clown traditions and physical comedy.
Audition requirements for this quarter: Come to the first class meeting prepared to deliver a monologue and/or a movement piece, 1-2 minutes in length, memorized/rehearsed. Questions may be addressed to the instructor: pgal...@ucsc.edu

THEA 126M Meisner Technique

Class Number: 31410, Instructor: Fritsch,G.J.

Location: TA Drama B100

Day and Time: MW 04:00PM-05:25PM

Instruction Mode: In Person

Audition requirements for this quarter: Admission by audition at first class meeting: Come prepared to present two memorized monologues, one modern and one classical; each should be 90 seconds or less. Questions may be addressed to the instructor: gfri...@ucsc.edu

THEA 135 Choreography I

Class Number: 32128, Instructor: Staff

Location: TA Mainstage A105

Day and Time: TuTh 03:20PM-04:55PM

Instruction Mode: In Person

Prereq: THEA 36 or permission of the instructor (for students with alternative relevant experience).

THEA 143 Ecofutures

Class Number: 30187, Instructor: cardenas,m.

Day and Time: TuTh 01:30PM-03:05PM

Instruction Mode: Synchronous Online

THEA 159 Advanced Playwriting

Class Number: 31573, Instructor: Rollins,L.

Location: TA Offices J102

Day and Time: TuTh 01:30PM-03:05PM

Instruction Mode: In Person

Prereq: THEA 157 or an equivalent from creative writing, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.
NOTE: This course requires the attendance of four plays during the quarter – two on campus, and two off campus in San Jose or SF/OAK. Please email the instructor for more information: liro...@ucsc.edu

THEA 161 The Art & Science of Dramaturgy

Class Number: 32669, Instructor: Gordon,R.J.

Location: TA Offices J102

Day and Time: TuTh 11:40AM-01:15PM

Instruction Mode: In Person

GE: TA

Prereq: Satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.

THEA 161M Sexuality, Gender, Drama, and Performance

Class Number: 31129, Instructor: Ochoa,M.

Location: TA Offices J102

Day and Time: TuTh 09:50AM-11:25AM

Instruction Mode: In Person

No prereq or audition requirement.

See the Theater Arts Course Offerings and Enrollment web page.

THEA course offerings sheets include a key to help you choose classes for upper division requirement categories.
General enrollment resources.

FINAL WEEKEND!

The Department of Performance, Play & Design presents:

The SpongeBob Musical

November 14-23
Show details & tickets here!
Free tickets for UCSC undergraduates - info on this page!

ALL UCSC students are welcome to sign up and participate! –

The Department of Performance, Play & Design

and Barnstorm Theater Company Present:

Musical Theater Showcase

December 4 - one performance night only!
Participants sign up by Nov 21.
Details and tickets here!
Free tickets for UCSC undergraduates - info on this page!

Barnstorm Theater Company will present a Musical Theater Showcase on December 4th!

Dress Rehearsal on December 3rd.

Share a solo, duet, or participate in a group number!
This is a great (low-commitment) chance to sing some musical theater and celebrate the end of the quarter!

ALL UCSC students are welcome to sign up and participate!

Application closes on November 21st!