Cerritos College Classes

This broad survey of the entire theatre field focuses on modern theatre practice and theory. (More) (Expand All)

This broad survey of the entire theatre field focuses on modern theatre practice and theory. Some historical background is provided. Topics include stage lighting and design, acting and directing, properties and costume, theatre architecture, make-up, career opportunities, and playwriting.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 110 Fundamentals of Acting 3.5 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Status	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Regular Session (1/13/2020 - 5/22/2020)
20756				ONLINE	6		Closed	Wahlquist, L	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course
20757	12:30pm	1:50pm	M W	BC 47	1		Closed	Hartl, F	Lecture	54	Books
20758	11:00am	12:20pm	Tu Th	K 204	3		Closed	Prell, J	Lecture	54	Books
21783	9:00am	10:30am	Tu Th	K 204	15		Closed	Ward, D	Lecture	54	Books
25278	11:00am	12:20pm	M W	BC 47	17		Closed	Sneed, H	Lecture	54	Books
26681	9:30am	10:50am	M W	CB103	0		Closed	Hartl, F	Lecture	54	Books
	Fifteen Week B4 Thursday Session (2/6/2020 - 5/21/2020)
30284	6:00pm	9:20pm	Th	BC 47	21		Open	Walton, E	Lecture	54	Books
	Fifteen Week B6 M,W Session (2/3/2020 - 5/20/2020)
30437	1:30pm	3:00pm	M W	LM21*	38		Open	Garcia, M	Lecture	54	Books
	Note: This class meets at the La Mirada Educational Center, 15310 Alondra Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638.
	Fifteen Week B7 T,Th Session (2/4/2020 - 5/21/2020)
30436	1:30pm	3:00pm	Tu Th	LM21*	33		Open	Garcia, M	Lecture	54	Books
	Note: This class meets at the La Mirada Educational Center, 15310 Alondra Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638.
	Nine Week A M-F Session (1/13/2020 - 3/13/2020)
28214				ONLINE	3		Closed	Reiter, B	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course
28736					40		Cancelled	STAFF	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course
	Nine Week B M-F Session (3/23/2020 - 5/22/2020)
28215				ONLINE	0	8	Wait List	Reiter, B	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course
28740				ONLINE	1	9	Wait List	Wahlquist, L	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course

This course is an introduction to acting methods and exercises. (More)

This course is an introduction to acting methods and exercises. It is appropriate for the beginner, but it also lays a strong foundation for students who would like to pursue a career in acting. Students will perform regularly on stage, and will learn to analyze scenes and monologues.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 111 Intermediate Acting 3.5 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Fifteen Week A7 T,Th Session (1/14/2020 - 5/7/2020)
28737	3:00pm	4:45pm	Tu Th	CB105	7	Closed	Reiter, B	Lecture	54	Books
Auto	5:00pm	6:10pm	Tu Th	CB105			Reiter, B	Laboratory	36	Books

This is an advanced course in acting methods and practices, with particular focus upon creating exciting, (More)

This is an advanced course in acting methods and practices, with particular focus upon creating exciting, believable characters. Students will learn to find elements from their own lives to use in characterization, and then to explore cultures and walks of life other than their own.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 114 Voice for Acting 2.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Regular Session (1/13/2020 - 5/22/2020)
23595	12:30pm	2:00pm	M W	BC 31	4	Closed	Sneed, H	Lecture	54	Books
Auto	2:00pm	2:50pm	M W	BC 31			Sneed, H	Laboratory	36	Books

This course presents vocal techniques to free and develop the actor’s voice. (More)

This course presents vocal techniques to free and develop the actor’s voice. It includes exercises in relaxation, physical awareness, and proper breathing, as well as in the development of diction, range and projection as required for theatrical performance.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 123 Stage Make-Up 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Fifteen Week A3 Wednesday Session (1/15/2020 - 4/29/2020)
27212	3:30pm	4:35pm	W	CB105	13	Closed	Reiter, B	Lecture	36	Books
Auto	4:45pm	6:50pm	W	CB105			Reiter, B	Laboratory	18	Books

This course provides instruction in techniques of theatrical make-up. (More)

This course provides instruction in techniques of theatrical make-up. Crew assignments in college productions are required.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 126A Wigs and Hair for Theatre I 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Regular Session (1/13/2020 - 5/22/2020)
27069	12:30pm	1:30pm	Tu Th	SB 22	0	Closed	Watanabe-Lonsbury, S	Lecture	36	Books
Auto	1:30pm	2:50pm	Tu Th	BC 20			Watanabe-Lonsbury, S	Laboratory	54	Books
	Fee: Course materials 85.00
	Fifteen Week B7 T,Th Session (2/4/2020 - 5/21/2020)
29155	12:10pm	1:10pm	Tu Th	SOHS*	0	Closed	Stahl, C	Lecture	36	Books
Auto	1:10pm	2:50pm	Tu Th	SOHS*			Stahl, C	Laboratory	54	Books
	Note: This class is, offered through the College and Career Access Pathways agreement, and is, targeted for (More) Note: This class is, offered through the College and Career Access Pathways agreement, and is, targeted for Somerset High School students. (Less)
	Fee: Course materials 85.00

This course provides basic instruction for the styling, care, and maintenance of hard and soft front (More)

This course provides basic instruction for the styling, care, and maintenance of hard and soft front wigs. Instruction on preparing the actor's hair to wear wigs is included. Hairstyling emphasis is on Twentieth Century hairstyles. Hair ventilating techniques used in wig making is also covered. (Less)

TH 126B Wigs and Hair for Theatre II 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Fifteen Week B7 T,Th Session (2/4/2020 - 5/21/2020)
23890	7:00pm	8:00pm	Tu Th	BC 22	13	Open	Stahl, C	Lecture	36	Books	Combined
Auto	8:00pm	9:20pm	Tu Th	BC 22			Stahl, C	Laboratory	54	Books
	Fee: Course materials 100.00

This course provides instruction in advanced hair and wig styling, hair punching, and wig making for (More)

This course provides instruction in advanced hair and wig styling, hair punching, and wig making for the theater. Hairstyling emphasis is on fantasy and large, historical, pre-Twentieth Century hairstyles that require cage and foan foundations. Instruction on ventilating wig fronts is included. (Less)

TH 130 R & P For Minor Roles 1.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Fifteen Week B7 T,Th Session (2/4/2020 - 5/21/2020)
23905	7:00pm	8:00pm	Tu Th	BC 22	13	Open	Stahl, C	Lecture	36	Books	Combined
Auto	8:00pm	9:30pm	Tu Th	BC 22			Stahl, C	Laboratory	54	Books
	Fee: Course materials 75.00

Prerequisite: By audition.
Students in this course will rehearse and perform a major theatrical production. Students should contact the Theatre Department for a schedule of audition dates. This particular course is for those cast in "minor" roles.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 131 R & P For Supporting Roles 2.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Nine Week A5 Friday Session (1/17/2020 - 3/13/2020)
21171	7:00pm	7:35pm	F	BC 31	0	Closed	Reiter, B	Lecture	9	Books	Combined
Auto				BC 31			Reiter, B	Laboratory	45	Books
	Nine Week B5 Friday Session (3/27/2020 - 5/22/2020)
21106	7:00pm	7:35pm	F	BC 31	0	Closed	Prell, J	Lecture	9	Books	Combined
Auto				BC 31			Prell, J	Laboratory	45	Books

TH 132 R & P For Lead Roles 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Nine Week A5 Friday Session (1/17/2020 - 3/13/2020)
21172	7:00pm	8:10pm	F	BC 31	0	Closed	Reiter, B	Lecture	18	Books	Combined
Auto				BC 31			Reiter, B	Laboratory	72	Books
	Nine Week B5 Friday Session (3/27/2020 - 5/22/2020)
21107	7:00pm	8:10pm	F	BC 31	0	Closed	Prell, J	Lecture	18	Books	Combined
Auto				BC 31			Prell, J	Laboratory	72	Books

TH 133 Stage Crew Activity 1.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Nine Week A5 Friday Session (1/17/2020 - 3/13/2020)
21173	7:00pm	8:10pm	F	BC 31	0	Closed	Reiter, B	Lecture	18	Books	Combined
Auto				BC 31			Reiter, B	Laboratory	126	Books
	Nine Week B5 Friday Session (3/27/2020 - 5/22/2020)
21108	7:00pm	8:10pm	F	BC 31	0	Closed	Prell, J	Lecture	18	Books	Combined
Auto				BC 31			Prell, J	Laboratory	126	Books

This course introduces the student to backstage crew skills and duties in connection with the mounting (More)

This course introduces the student to backstage crew skills and duties in connection with the mounting of college plays. The student will be assigned to running or preparation crews as scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, props, makeup, or house management. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 134 Technical Production 2.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Nine Week A2 Tuesday Session (1/14/2020 - 3/10/2020)
27091	3:00pm	4:00pm	Tu	BC 20	12	Closed	Watanabe-Lonsbury, S	Lecture	9	Books
Auto				BC 20			Watanabe-Lonsbury, S	Laboratory	45	Books
	Nine Week A5 Friday Session (1/17/2020 - 3/13/2020)
22328	10:00am	11:00am	F	BC 20	8	Closed	Lock, B	Lecture	9	Books	Combined
Auto	11:00am	2:00pm	F	BC 20			Lock, B	Laboratory	45	Books
							Walton, E	Laboratory
							Ward, D	Laboratory
	Nine Week B5 Friday Session (3/27/2020 - 5/22/2020)
21787	10:00am	12:00pm	F	BC 20	18	Open	Lock, B	Lecture	9	Books	Combined
Auto	12:00pm	2:00pm	F	BC 20			Lock, B	Laboratory	45	Books
							Walton, E	Laboratory
							Ward, D	Laboratory

This course introduces the student to technical theatre work in connection with the mounting of college (More)

This course introduces the student to technical theatre work in connection with the mounting of college plays. Emphasis is on the design and preparation of scenery, lighting, costume, sound, props, and makeup. Students may also be assigned to a running crew for some of their lab hours.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 136 Tour Theatre/Support Roles 2.0 Units

Prerequisite: By audition.
In this course students in supporting roles prepare one-acts plays, “story theatre” programs, or improvisational performances, which are taken on tour and performed for the community. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

TH 137 Touring Theatre For Leads 2.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Nine Week B5 Friday Session (3/27/2020 - 5/22/2020)
27451	9:00am	12:00pm	F	BC 31	11	Open	Hartl, F	Lecture	27	Books	Combined
Auto				BC 31			Hartl, F	Laboratory	27	Books

Prerequisite: By audition.
In this course students in leading roles prepare one-acts plays, “story theatre” programs, or improvisational performances, which are taken on tour and performed for community organizations and schools.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

TH 146 Music Theatre for Chorus 2.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Nine Week B5 Friday Session (3/27/2020 - 5/22/2020)
27449	9:00am	12:00pm	F	BC 31	11	Open	Hartl, F	Lecture	27	Books	Combined
Auto				BC 31			Hartl, F	Laboratory	45	Books

Prerequisite: By audition.
This course involves participation in a major Theatre Department musical production as a member of the chorus. Activities may include singing, dancing, acting and/or playing a musical instrument. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 147 Music Theatre For Leads 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Nine Week B12 W, Th Session (3/25/2020 - 5/21/2020)
25727		0	Cancelled	STAFF	Lecture	18	Books
Auto			Cancelled	STAFF	Laboratory	54	Books

Prerequisite: By audition.
This course involves participation in a major Theatre Department musical production in a leading role. Activities will include singing, dancing, acting, and/or playing musical instrument. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 150 App & Hist Motion Picture 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Nine Week B12 W, Th Session (3/25/2020 - 5/21/2020)
25729		0	Cancelled	STAFF	Lecture	18	Books
Auto			Cancelled	STAFF	Laboratory	126	Books

This course examines the art of motion pictures and their impact upon society. (More)

This course examines the art of motion pictures and their impact upon society. It includes the viewing and critical analysis of feature films in various thematic categories.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 151 Motion Pictures/Radio & TV 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Status	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Regular Session (1/13/2020 - 5/22/2020)
23019	9:00am	11:50am	F	BC 47	9		Closed	Breit, C	Lecture	54	Books
21034	12:30pm	3:20pm	Tu	FA133	4		Closed	Piotrowski, C	Lecture	54	Books
	Fifteen Week B M-F Session (2/3/2020 - 5/22/2020)
20763				ONLINE	0		Closed	Campolo, R	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course
21627				ONLINE	1		Closed	Campolo, R	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course
	Nine Week B M-F Session (3/23/2020 - 5/22/2020)
23666				ONLINE	0	6	Wait List	Campolo, R	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course

This is a broad survey of the history, theory, and production techniques of motion pictures, radio, and (More)

This is a broad survey of the history, theory, and production techniques of motion pictures, radio, and television, with emphasis on the form, content, and social impact of each. Students will participate in at least one field trip to a motion picture, radio, or television studio. (This course is not open to students currently enrolled in or who have completed RTV 151.)
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

TH 221 Costuming for the Stage 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Regular Session (1/13/2020 - 5/22/2020)
20764					30	Cancelled	STAFF	Lecture	54	Books
22881	9:30am	10:50am	Tu Th	BC 47	13	Closed	Piotrowski, C	Lecture	54	Books	Combined
	Fifteen Week B3 Wednesday Session (2/5/2020 - 5/20/2020)
21784	2:00pm	5:20pm	W	BC 47	4	Open	Campolo, R	Lecture	54	Books	Combined

This course introduces the student to the principles and methods of costume crafts for stage purposes. (More)

This course introduces the student to the principles and methods of costume crafts for stage purposes. Although design and construction are accentuated, the approach to costuming for the stage is underscored by a historical perspective.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

TH 221A Adv Costuming for the Stage 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Regular Session (1/13/2020 - 5/22/2020)
26784	10:00am	11:00am	M W	SB 22	0	Closed	Watanabe-Lonsbury, S	Lecture	36	Books	Combined
Auto	11:00am	12:20pm	M W	BC 10			Watanabe-Lonsbury, S	Laboratory	54	Books
	Fee: Course materials 32.50

This course provides instruction to the student who has become proficient with basic costume construction (More)

This course provides instruction to the student who has become proficient with basic costume construction practices and techniques. In this course, the focus is on pattern drafting, cutting, fitting, construction, and decoration of costumes. The design and construction of costumes is underscored by a historical perspective. Wardrobe crew chief or a design assignment on a college production is required.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC (Less)

Class	Times		Days	Room	Seats	Status	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Nine Week A5 Friday Session (1/17/2020 - 3/13/2020)
22330	10:00am	11:00am	F	BC 20	8	Closed	Lock, B	Lecture	18	Books	Combined
Auto	11:00am	2:00pm	F	BC 20			Lock, B	Laboratory	90	Books
							Walton, E	Laboratory
							Ward, D	Laboratory
	Nine Week B5 Friday Session (3/27/2020 - 5/22/2020)
21789	10:00am	12:00pm	F	BC 20	18	Open	Lock, B	Lecture	18	Books	Combined
Auto	12:00pm	2:00pm	F	BC 20			Lock, B	Laboratory	90	Books
							Walton, E	Laboratory
							Ward, D	Laboratory

Class	Times		Days	Room	Seats	Status	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Regular Session (1/13/2020 - 5/22/2020)
26787	10:00am	11:00am	M W	SB 22	0	Closed	Watanabe-Lonsbury, S	Lecture	36	Books	Combined
Auto	11:00am	12:20pm	M W	BC 10			Watanabe-Lonsbury, S	Laboratory	54	Books

TH 101 Intro to the Theatre 3.0 Units