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The B.S./B.A. degree program offers students the tools and direction to enter the professional Theatre industry, graduate study in Theatre, or work in a related field. Students have the opportunity to explore the broad world of Theatre while discovering and developing their own areas of interest and emphasis, gaining hands-on experience in performance, design, technology, management, playwriting, and advanced academic studies. Students develop résumé and portfolio materials, learn to network with industry professionals, and are encouraged to work professionally through employment opportunities and internships.The rich array of professional quality theatre, musical theatre, and dance productions each year give students a chance to immediately apply what is learned in the classroom, and new works and outreach initiatives allow students to experiment with creating and producing their own work.
English & Literature
Humanities & Fine Arts
Math & Science
History & Social Sciences
Electives
Introduction to Theatre
The Creative Habit
Audition and Portfolio Techniques
Fundamentals of Scenery and Lighting
Fundamentals of Costumes and Makeup
Dramatic Literature I
Fundamentals of Acting/Acting I
Theatre History I & II
Script Analysis
Fundamentals of Design for Theatre
The Theatre Professional
Directing I
Creative Project
Senior Theatre Capstone
Performance and Production Practicum I - IV
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Rendering Techniques
Lighting Techniques
Technical Theatre
Costume Techniques
Makeup Techniques
Acting II and III
Period Styles in Acting
Movement I
Voice & Diction
Oral Interpretation
Performance Studio
Theatre for Youth
Dance
Journalism
Creative Writing
Business
History
Music Industry
Philosophy
Many Others
Tori brings a strong and committed voice for all arts education. Currently, Tori heads up the Theatre Education program and teaches performance classes and first-year classes in the CHLC. Tori serves the Department as a director, choreographer, music director, and private vocal coach.
Joyce Bamman is the Costume Shop Supervisor/Lecturer. She received a B.S. in Textiles, Merchandising and Design from Middle Tennessee State University and her MFA from the University of Memphis. She teaches courses in Costume Technology and Intro to Drama. Before moving to Alabama, she spent her time designing for numerous theatres in Memphis, TN. She has also designed several shows for the Hangar Theatre in New York working primarily on new plays. In 2011, she participated as a costume designer for the Directors Lab at the Lincoln Center Theatre. She has worked with the Jean Ann Ryan Production company on cruise ships in Europe.
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Quinton brings a rich performance background to TROY – he has professional credits from theatres and companies across the US for both his acting and his playwriting. Quinton serves the Department as a Performance faculty member, teaching acting, voice and diction, audition techniques, and other related courses. He regularly directs productions and student showcases.
Originally from Crossville, TN, Professor Graham is an actor and teaching artist that has lived and worked in and around New York City for the past 5 years. Before joining the team at Troy, she received her BA in Theatre from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and her MFA in Acting from Ohio University. Recent credits include: International Tours – My Fair Lady (Mrs. Pearce), Big League Productions, Singapore; The Odyssey Experience (Athena), Experiential Theatre Company; National Tours – Guys & Dolls (General Cartwright), Big League Productions; New York Theatre – The Rover (Callis), New York Classical Theatre; Henry IV, Part I (Mistress Quickly), Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Professor Graham has received her Teaching Certification in Module One of the Michael Chekhov Training Technique from the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium, with full certification in 2017.
Jeremy W. Hodges graduated with his MFA in Theatrical Design from the University of Nevada- Las Vegas and a with a BS from Troy University. He recently designed the lights for Peter and the Starcatcher, Cabaret, Flyin’ West and Shine On, a dance Concert based on Pink Floyd’s music, all for Troy University. He also recently designed lights for Cinderella and Einstein is a Dummy for Birmingham Children’s Theatre. Past projects include a tour of A Christmas Carol, Taylor Hicks Live in Vegas!, and the PAC12 basketball tournament. He is currently an Adjunct Professor and Lighting Designer at Troy University.
Frank Marquette is a designer and creative project manager with over 25 years experience delivering outcomes for the motion picture, television, museum, and amusement park industries. His clients included Walt Disney Imagineering, the producers of “The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring”, the national museum of New Zealand, and a host of commercial and private commissions related to "world creation". Frank is also a sculptor noted for his realistic faux bois furniture sold at the finest galleries in the South West.
Tommy is an award-winning musical theatre bookwriter, lyricist and composer. He holds degrees from Troy University and NYU Tisch, and works regularly with collaborators in NYC and around the US. For the Department, Tommy works primarily with musical theatre performers in productions and studio classes, and teaches courses in playwriting, music fundamentals, and Intro to Drama.
Jane received a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University, taught kindergarten for ten years and then was an Educational Administrator. Jane is entering her 10th year in her most recent adventure with the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Tori brings a strong and committed voice for all arts education. Currently, Tori heads up the Theatre Education program and teaches performance classes and first-year classes in the CHLC. Tori serves the Department as a director, choreographer, music director, and private vocal coach.
Joyce Bamman is the Costume Shop Supervisor/Lecturer. She received a B.S. in Textiles, Merchandising and Design from Middle Tennessee State University and her MFA from the University of Memphis. She teaches courses in Costume Technology and Intro to Drama. Before moving to Alabama, she spent her time designing for numerous theatres in Memphis, TN. She has also designed several shows for the Hangar Theatre in New York working primarily on new plays. In 2011, she participated as a costume designer for the Directors Lab at the Lincoln Center Theatre. She has worked with the Jean Ann Ryan Production company on cruise ships in Europe.
pending biography...
Quinton brings a rich performance background to TROY – he has professional credits from theatres and companies across the US for both his acting and his playwriting. Quinton serves the Department as a Performance faculty member, teaching acting, voice and diction, audition techniques, and other related courses. He regularly directs productions and student showcases.
A professional actor, director, and acting/movement professor, Ms. Graham enjoyed a thriving career based out of New York City before joining the dedicated team at Troy University. She received her BA in Theatre from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and her MFA in Acting from Ohio University. Recent credits include: The Three Musketeers (Porthos) - Birmingham Children's Theatre, International Tours – My Fair Lady (Mrs. Pearce), Big League Productions (Singapore, China); The Odyssey Experience (Athena), Experiential Theatre Company, Ireland; National Tours – Guys & Dolls (General Cartwright), Big League Productions; New York Theatre – Henry IV, Part I (Mistress Quickly), Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Troy University Summer Spotlight teaching workshops: Stage Combat, Audition techniques, Movement for Actors, Musical Theatre scene study, Acting I, Acting III, and Advanced Movement. Troy University Classes: Fundamentals of Acting, Movement I, Acting III, Introduction to Theatre, Oral Interpretation, Audition and Portfolio Techniques, and Theatre Professional. Professor Graham is thrilled to announce that she has received her Teaching Certificate in the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique from the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium, and cannot wait to share this technique with her students!
Jeremy W. Hodges graduated with his MFA in Theatrical Design from the University of Nevada- Las Vegas and a with a BS from Troy University. He recently designed the lights for Peter and the Starcatcher, Cabaret, Flyin’ West and Shine On, a dance Concert based on Pink Floyd’s music, all for Troy University. He also recently designed lights for Cinderella and Einstein is a Dummy for Birmingham Children’s Theatre. Past projects include a tour of A Christmas Carol, Taylor Hicks Live in Vegas!, and the PAC12 basketball tournament. He is currently an Adjunct Professor and Lighting Designer at Troy University.
Frank Marquette is a designer and creative project manager with over 25 years experience delivering outcomes for the motion picture, television, museum, and amusement park industries. His clients included Walt Disney Imagineering, the producers of “The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring”, the national museum of New Zealand, and a host of commercial and private commissions related to "world creation". Frank is also a sculptor noted for his realistic faux bois furniture sold at the finest galleries in the South West.
Tommy is an award-winning musical theatre bookwriter, lyricist and composer. He holds degrees from Troy University and NYU Tisch, and works regularly with collaborators in NYC and around the US. For the Department, Tommy works primarily with musical theatre performers in productions and studio classes, and teaches courses in playwriting, music fundamentals, and Intro to Drama.
Jane received a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University, taught kindergarten for ten years and then was an Educational Administrator. Jane is entering her 10th year in her most recent adventure with the Department of Theatre and Dance.
We are always happy to meet with prospective students or answer any questions you may have. If you can come and visit our wonderful campus we will be glad to show you around!
theatreanddance@troy.edu
334-808-6142
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