Introduction to Theatre: Performance
Theatre and Film · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
THFM-1001 prerequisites
Taking THFM-1001 is a prerequisite for 12 courses directly, and opens 30 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- ENGL-2703Play Analysis
- THFM-2101Acting Theory and Practice
- THFM-2503Physical Storytelling and Creation
- THFM-2701Playwriting I
- THFM-2703Play Analysis
- THFM-2802The Business of Theatre
- THFM-2920Introduction to Dance for Musical Theatre
- THFM-2922Introduction to Music and Singing
- THFM-3131Approach to Directing
- THFM-3503Stage Combat for Actors
- THFM-4331Directing I
- THFM-4442Advanced Theory of Acting
Where THFM-1001 counts
Counts toward 13 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (ACTING)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (DESIGN)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (DRAMA IN EDUCATION)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (FILMMAKING)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (PRODUCTION)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (STAGE MANAGEMENT)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (THEATRE-MAKING)
- THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM (ACTING)
- THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM (DESIGN)
- THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM (THEATRE-MAKING)
- THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM (PRODUCTION)
- THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM (STAGE MANAGEMENT)
- THFM MINOR IN THEATRE AND FILM
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course is designed as an introduction to the basic concepts of contemporary theatre with an emphasis on the art and craft of the performer. While the focus is on the development of acting technique, lectures, readings, and practical work also introduce students to the broader context of theatre. The course explores areas of improvisation, movement, and role preparation through workshops and class presentations. Students are evaluated on both written and performance assignments.
Note
Only ONE of THFM-1001, THFM-1002 or THFM-1003 may be used toward the major.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.