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130 - The Lyric Theatre - From Page to Stage

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Course Description: Get a glimpse behind the scenes of the Lyric Repertory Company. Examine the process of mounting a stage production with a series of guest lectures from the Lyric Rep's creative team including directors, actors, and designers. Hear what it's like to be a professional actor. Learn about the past 100 years of the Caine Lyric Theatre's history and take a tour of the new scenic and costume studios as well as the backstage area. Discover how the creative team transforms the tiny Lyric stage to make it seem much larger. Tour the Morgan Theatre and Black Box Theatre on USU's campus. Students are encouraged to attend the Lyric Productions.

Course Instructor: Dennis Hassan is Professor of Scenic Design at Utah State University and former Artistic Director for the Lyric Repertory Company. He has designed over 150 productions for theatres across the United States. Dennis started working for the Lyric Repertory Company nearly 30 years ago first as a performer, then as a technician, and scenic designer. He teaches period styles, scenic design, scene painting, and contemporary theatre.
dennis.hassan@usu.edu