CST141 Theatre Appreciation | CST | New River Community College

CST 141 - Theatre Appreciation

Course Description

Aims to increase knowledge and enjoyment of theatre. Considers process, style, organization, written drama and performed drama. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Course Introduction

The main objective of CST 141 is to help the student

know and understand the nature of the theatrical event
analyze the why of the theater
identify the forms of drama
know and understand the role of the major practitioners

Specific Objectives

The student will:

Investigate the elements of theater arts, identifying characteristics unique to theater and cheater's relationships to other fine art forms.
Trace the historical development of theater, including physical processes of production, performance styles and playwriting.
Examine masterworks of dramatic literature for a greater understanding of philosophy, structure, literary quality and societal concerns.
Understand the contributions to the total production process made by the practitioners of the arts and crafts of the theater.
Apply critical thinking skills through synthesis of theory and development of personal and artistic sensibility.

Enrollment Support:

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ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Spring 2025 14-Week Session

Spring 2025 10-Week Session

Spring 2025 1st 7-Week Session

Spring 2025 2nd 7-Week Session

Spring 2025 Exam Schedule

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2025 14-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2025 14-WEEK SESSION
January 2-3	Thursday-Friday	Faculty Research
January 6-17	Monday-Friday	Faculty In-service
January 20	Monday	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)
January 21	Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Clases)
January 22	Wednesday	Classes Begin
January 28	Tuesday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
February 6	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
March 10-14	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Classes)
March 10-11	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service
April 1	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade*
April 8	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
May 7	Wednesday	Classes End
May 8	Thursday	Exams Begin
May 13	Tuesday	Exams End
May 14-15	Wednesday-Thursday	Faculty In-service
May 14	Wednesday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
May 14	Wednesday	Graduation One
May 14	Wednesday	Graduation Two
May 15	Thursday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2025 10-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2025 10-WEEK SESSION
February 24	Monday	Class Begin
February 28	Friday	Last Day to Add Classes
March 5	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
March 10-14	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
April 8	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
April 11	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
May 9	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
May 12	Monday	Grade Due From Faculty (Noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION
January 22	Wednesday	Class Begin
January 24	Friday	Last Day to Add Classes
January 29	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
February 18	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade*
March 10-14	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 18	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
March 19	Wednesday	Grades Due (Noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for First Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION
March 19	Wednesday	Class Begin
March 21	Friday	Last Day to Add Classes
March 26	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
April 8	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
April 16	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade*
May 6	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
May 7	Wednesday	Grades Due (Noon)

*Refund or withdrawal date for Second Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

SPRING 2025 EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM TIMES	THURSDAY MAY 8	FRIDAY MAY 9	MONDAY MAY 12	TUESDAY MAY 13
8:00 - 10:00	9:30 TR	8:00 MWF	9:05 MWF	8:00 TR
10:30 - 12:30	12:00 TR	10:10 MWF	11:15 MWF
1:00 - 3:00	1:30 TR	12:20 MWF	1:25 MWF	4:30 TR
3:30 - 5:30	3:00 TR	2:30 MWF	3:35 MWF
Evening	TUESDAY	MONDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2024

SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 10-WEEK SESSION (T)
May 20	Monday	Classes Begin
May 24	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 27	Monday	Memorial Day (College Closed)
May 30	Thuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 19	Wednesday	Juneteenth Observed (College Closed)
July 1	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 4	Thursday	Independence Day (College Closed)
July 31	Wednesday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 1	Thursday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)
August 2	Friday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 FIRST 5-WEEK SESSION
May 20	Monday	Classes Begin
May 22	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 24	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
May 27	Monday	Memorial Day (College Closed)
June 10	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W” Grade*
June 19	Wednesday	Juneteenth Observed (College Closed)
June 25	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
June 26	Wednesday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)
June 27	Thursday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for First Five-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 SECOND 5-WEEK SESSION
June 26	Wednesday	Classes Begin
June 28	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
June 2	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
July 4	Thursday	Independence Day (College Closed)
July 16	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 31	Wednesday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 1	Thursday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)
August 2	Friday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for Second Five-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

Jonathan Allen

Instructor of Communication

See Jonathan Allen's Schedule

jmallen@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4322
Office: Godbey 35

Katherine Hall

Adjunct Instructor

First Generation Graduate

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Jill Ross

Public Relations Specialist / Adjunct Instructor

See Jill Ross' Schedule

jross@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4245
Office: Edwards 250

Scott Shaffer

Adjunct Instructor

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sshaffer@nr.edu
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Communication Studies And Theatre

CST 141 - Theatre Appreciation

Course Description

Course Introduction

Specific Objectives

Enrollment Support:

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Communication Studies And Theatre Department Contact Information

General questions and requests about the Communication Studies And Theatre program should be directed to Jonathan Allen 1-866-462-6722, extension 4322, or (540) 674-3600, extension 4322.
You may also email jmallen@nr.edu.

Communication Studies And Theatre Department Faculty

Call (540) 674-3600 or toll-free 1-866-462-6722, then you will be prompted to add the extension number to reach any employee.

Jonathan Allen

Katherine Hall

Jill Ross

Scott Shaffer

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Student Links

THE DIVISION OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Communication Studies And Theatre

CST 141 - Theatre Appreciation

Course Description

Course Introduction

Specific Objectives

Enrollment Support:

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2025 14-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2025 10-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING 2025 EXAM SCHEDULE

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2024

Communication Studies And Theatre Department Contact Information

General questions and requests about the Communication Studies And Theatre program should be directed to Jonathan Allen 1-866-462-6722, extension 4322, or (540) 674-3600, extension 4322. You may also email jmallen@nr.edu.

Communication Studies And Theatre Department Faculty

Call (540) 674-3600 or toll-free 1-866-462-6722, then you will be prompted to add the extension number to reach any employee.

Jonathan Allen

Jonathan Allen's Spring 2025 Schedule

Jonathan Allen

Katherine Hall

Jill Ross

Jill Ross's Spring 2025 Schedule

Jill Ross

Scott Shaffer

Scott Shaffer's Spring 2025 Schedule

Scott Shaffer

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT NRCC?

NRCC ALERTS

STAY CONNECTED

NRCC IN DUBLIN:

CHRISTIANSBURG SITE:

General questions and requests about the Communication Studies And Theatre program should be directed to Jonathan Allen 1-866-462-6722, extension 4322, or (540) 674-3600, extension 4322.
You may also email jmallen@nr.edu.