Introduction to Theatre: Indigenous Performance
Theatre and Film · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Year
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
THFM-1003 prerequisites
Taking THFM-1003 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-1003 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
Students study performance in plays and stories of the Indigenous peoples of this area of North America through practical exercises, lectures and readings and/or films. The approach to development exercises, rehearsal and performance are based on traditional Indigenous teachings synthesized with approaches that have been adopted from other cultures by contemporary Indigenous theatre artists. The art and craft of the actor/performer/storyteller is explored through improvisation, role preparation, workshops and class presentations. Students are evaluated on both written and performance assignments. An Elder serves as advisor and support to the course. This course fulfills the prerequisite for all courses currently requiring an Introduction to Theatre course (THFM-1001 or THFM-1002), including THFM-2101 Acting Theory and Practice.
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.