THTR 1131 — Introduction to Technical Theatre
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath EIusually offered: fall, springtypical days: T/FBostonTraditional
Surveys the technical and stagecraft skills that are essential knowledge for all theatre professionals. Offers students an opportunity to develop a hands-on understanding of the areas of scenery and costume construction, stage management, props, and lighting. Covers the practical skills needed to participate in the creation, evaluation, and revision of a theatrical production. Coursework includes laboratory-based classes in the department scene shop and costume shop.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 15 | 19 | 79% | 4.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 95% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 95% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 12 | 19 | 63% | 7.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 75% | 4.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 14 | 16 | 88% | 2.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 70% · W 30% · Th 0% · F 70%
Common patterns: TF (70% of sections), W (30% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Caitlin Smith Rapoport (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Matthew Williams (59% of students) · reviews
- Caitlin Smith Rapoport (41% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (THTR course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All THTR courses · Plan it at numap.app