THTR1170

Introduction to Theatre

Name: Introduction to Theatre
Rating: 3.83 (2832 reviews)

This is a survey course for primarily non-majors. Its aim is to impart an appreciation of the theatre as an artistic and humanizing experience. There will be discussion of the various elements that contribute to the development of theatre as a specialized art form including historical and cultural influences, staging styles and techniques, and the multiple genres of dramatic writing. Several plays illustrating the above will be read and attendance at selected performances is required.

Course overview

Department: Theatre
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

3.83 / 5

Based on 2,832 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Amy Meyer
Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.67/5
Brian P Cronin
Fall 2026
Carolyn C Fagan
Fall 2026
James E Fagan
Fall 2026
Joy Clark
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.15/5
Luke R Jorgensen
Summer 2026
Margaret E Cabezud
Fall 2026
Michael J Lueger
Fall 2026
Brian Cronin
Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.70/5
Courtney Mohler
Spring 2023 · Official rating 3.29/5
John Rezes
Fall 2024, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.57/5
Luke Jorgensen
Summer 2025 · Official rating 4.50/5
Margaret Cabezud
Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.41/5
Megan Stahl
Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.49/5
Michael Lueger
Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.35/5
Stuart Hecht
Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.04/5
Susan Thompson
Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.86/5
Tiffany Pounds-Williams
Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.31/5

Sections

Section 03
Summer 2026 · Luke R Jorgensen · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
Section 04
Summer 2026 · Luke R Jorgensen · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
Section 01
Fall 2026 · Brian P Cronin · Gasson Hall 301 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Amy Meyer · Gasson Hall 309 MWF 09:00AM-09:50AM · Offered
Section 03
Fall 2026 · Brian P Cronin · Gasson Hall 301 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
Section 04
Fall 2026 · Joy Clark · Gasson Hall 202 TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered
Section 05
Fall 2026 · Joy Clark · Gasson Hall 305 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered
Section 06
Fall 2026 · Amy Meyer · Gasson Hall 309 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
Section 07
Fall 2026 · Michael J Lueger · Gasson Hall 309 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
Section 08
Fall 2026 · Michael J Lueger · Gasson Hall 309 MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
Section 09
Fall 2026 · James E Fagan · Gasson Hall 209 MW 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered
Section 11
Fall 2026 · James E Fagan · Gasson Hall 209 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered
Section 12
Fall 2026 · Margaret E Cabezud · Lyons Hall 202 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
Section 13
Fall 2026 · Margaret E Cabezud · Gasson Hall 301 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
Section 14
Fall 2026 · Carolyn C Fagan · Gasson Hall 209 TuTh 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered
Section 15
Fall 2026 · Carolyn C Fagan · Gasson Hall 209 TuTh 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered