Clarkie Catalog

TA164

AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE

Other titles (1)
  • AMER MUSICAL THEATRE
Department
Theater Arts
Terms offered
6
Data refreshed
Jun 30, 2026

Description

A thorough investigation of the history, structure ad performance of American musical theatre. Lectures and demonstrations will be augmented with films and recordings. Students will prepare and present scenes and songs from selected musical plays, illustrating integration of libretto, score, and dance in American musical theatre. This FYI is part of the transition to college phase of your Clark experience, in which our goal is to orient you to Clark, to help you become part of a learning community where you will acquire new knowledge. You will explore personal and artistic growth and exploration through the vast art form of Musical Theatre. The course ends with a synthesis and demonstration of skills as you present original artistic work based on classical shows.

Syllabi

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Offerings and forecast 2013–2023

1998
2023
Sections by year and season
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 8 fall terms since 2019. Department course count falling about 6% per year. 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 8 fall terms since 2019. Department course count falling about 6% per year. 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 22% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 8 fall terms since 2019. Department course count falling about 5% per year. 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 23% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 8 fall terms since 2019. Department course count falling about 4% per year. 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2023 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2022 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2021 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2020 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2019 1 section Not offered Not offered No data
2018 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
2017 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
2015 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
2014 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
2013 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data

Meeting times

Recent first
  • Tue, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM ONLINE 2020
  • Thu, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM TC111 2019
  • Mon, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM Atwood Hall ATWCL 2001
  • Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:00 PM–12:50 PM Atwood Hall ATWCL 1998
Credit-bearing sections of TA164
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2023Kevin M. McGerigleLecture1 17 of 20 enrolled22319
Fall 2021Kevin M. McGerigleLecture1 14 of 16 enrolled27484
Fall 2020Kevin M. McGerigleOnline1 20 of 20 enrolled27484
Fall 2019Kevin M. McGerigleLecture1 20 of 20 enrolled27484
Spring 2001Neil R. SchroederLecture1 7 of 20 enrolled35372
Spring 1998Neil R. SchroederLecture1 11 of 99 enrolled32754