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Mace Clair Archer

Residential Faculty - Theatre

Speech-Theatre

Communication, Theatre & Film Arts

Classes Taught

Fall 2021

THP112 Acting I 3 Credits
Fundamental techniques and terminology of acting through physical and vocal expression, improvisation, and monologue and scene work. Emphasis on characterization. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23230
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021
MoWe
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM

Class Started

THP131 Stage Movement 3 Credits
Movement skills for the actor to develop a flexible, expressive physical instrument. Includes pantomime, physical isolation, and awareness exercises. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
37167
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/24/2021 - 12/17/2021
TuTh
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM

Closed
THP298AC Special Projects 3 Credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.
Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23914
Dobson Campus
INST OFF
Independent Study
Lab
08/24/2021 - 12/17/2021

Class Started

Fall Flex Start 2021

THP112 Acting I 3 Credits
Fundamental techniques and terminology of acting through physical and vocal expression, improvisation, and monologue and scene work. Emphasis on characterization. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
38121
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
09/13/2021 - 12/17/2021
MoWe
10:30 AM - 12:10 PM

Class Started

THP201AA Theatre Production I 1 Credits
Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
37718
Dobson Campus
TBA
In Person
Lab
09/07/2021 - 12/17/2021

Closed

Notes: Meets as per rehearsal schedule arranged by the instructor. This class is for the cast of the theatre production. Students must audition to receive permission to register.

Spring 2022

THP112 Acting I 3 Credits
Fundamental techniques and terminology of acting through physical and vocal expression, improvisation, and monologue and scene work. Emphasis on characterization. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
35453
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/19/2022 - 05/13/2022
MoWe
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM

Open

8 of 16
Seats Available

28926
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022
TuTh
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Open

12 of 14
Seats Available

THP212 Acting II 3 Credits
Fundamental techniques of acting through script analysis, rehearsal, and performance.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28927
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/19/2022 - 05/13/2022
MoWe
10:30 AM - 12:10 PM

Open

1 of 10
Seats Available

THP214 Directing Techniques 3 Credits
Contemporary theory and practice in directing, the evolution of present-day directing procedures, and a sampling of scripts for directing practice. Principles of script analysis, blocking, casting, rehearsing, and performing.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or THE220, or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
29227
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022
TuTh
3:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Open

4 of 14
Seats Available

Notes: Class 29227 Requires outside lab rehearsal time.
THP282 Production And Acting II 3 Credits
Provides the continuing acting student with opportunities to expand the versatility of characterization skills. Emphasis on relating the actor's work to the total production process. Performance of monologues, scenes, and one-act plays.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
35465
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/19/2022 - 05/13/2022
MoWe
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Open

10 of 10
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 35465 Students may contact instructor at mace.archer@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2022

THP201AA Theatre Production I 1 Credits
Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
30624
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
03/25/2022 - 05/21/2022

Open

12 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: Class 30624 Class 30624 Meets as per rehearsal schedule arranged by the instructor. This class is for the cast of the theatre production. Students must audition to receive permission to register.

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