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THEA 533 - Theory and Styles in Acting and Directing

THEA 533: Theory and Styles in Acting and Directing (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: THEA 332 and either THEA 320A or THEA 355. Counts toward Musical Theatre, B.A. (2026-27), Musical Theatre, B.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Nine Elective Units Selected From
  • Twelve Additional Units
  • Performance Electives
  • Applied Theatre and Performance
  • Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Acting and directing challenges in theory and style related to the production of plays from great periods in theatre history, with attention to characterization, creative directing, dramatic values, and production approaches.
Prerequisites
THEA 332 and either THEA 320A or THEA 355.
See the full prerequisite chain

From the catalog

Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 9 units.
Typically offered
Fall
Formerly numbered
Theatre 533A

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11220· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
18 of 18 seats open
Wed 2:30 PM-5:10 PM · DA 218