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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CLASS SCHEDULES

COLLEGE CATALOG

INFORMATION REQUEST

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Spring 2026 14-Week Session

Spring 2026 10-Week Session

Spring 2026 1st 7-Week Session

Spring 2026 2nd 7-Week Session

SEE FUTURE ACADEMIC CALENDARS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 14-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 14-WEEK SESSION
January 2-5	Friday and Monday	Faculty In-service
January 6-16	Tuesday-Friday	Faculty In-service
January 19	Monday	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)
January 20	Tuesday	Faculty In-service
January 21	Wednesday	Classes Begin
January 27	Tuesday	Last Day to Add Classes Without Instructor Approval
February 6	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
March 9	Monday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 9-13	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 31	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
April 7	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
May 5	Tuesday	Classes End
May 6	Wednesday	Exams Begin
May 11	Monday	Exams End
May 12	Tuesday	Grades Due from Faculty (5 pm)
May 12-15	Tuesday-Friday	Faculty In-service
May 13	Wednesday	Grades Available Online for Students
May 15	Friday	Graduation

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

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 10-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 10-WEEK SESSION
February 18	Wednesday	Class Begin
February 23	Monday	Last Day to Add Classes
February 27	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
March 9-13	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
April 3	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
April 7	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
May 5	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
May 6	Wednesday	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 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION
January 21	Wednesday	Class Begin
January 23	Friday	Last Day to Add Classes
January 28	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
February 17	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade*
March 9-13	Wednesday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 17	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
March 18	Wednesday	Grades Due

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

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION
March 18	Wednesday	Class Begin
March 20	Friday	Last Day to Add Classes
March 25	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
April 7	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
April 15	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
May 5	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
May 6	Wednesday	Grades Due

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

SPRING 2026 EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM TIMES	WEDNESDAY MAY 6	THURSDAY MAY 7	FRIDAY MAY 8	MONDAY MAY 11
8:00 - 10:00	8:00 MWF	9:30 TR	9:05 MWF	8:00 TR
10:30 - 12:30	10:10 MWF	12:00 TR	11:15 MWF
1:00 - 3:00	12:20 MWF	1:30 TR	1:25 MWF	4:30 TR
3:30 - 5:30	2:30 MWF	3:00 TR	3:35 MWF

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)
May 20	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 25	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 26	Tuesday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
May 29	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 19	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 1	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 3	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 31	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 3	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 4	Tuesday	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 SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)
May 20	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 22	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 25	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 26	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 10	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W” Grade*
June 19	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
June 25	Thursday	Exam Day/Classes End
June 26	Friday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
June 29	Monday	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 SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)
June 26	Friday	Classes Begin
July 1	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
July 2	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
July 3	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 16	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 31	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 3	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 4	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular 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

klhall@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Jill Ross

Public Relations Specialist / Adjunct Instructor

See Jill Ross' Schedule

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

Scott Shaffer

Adjunct Instructor

See Scott Shaffer's Schedule

sshaffer@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

THE DIVISION OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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

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 2026 14-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 10-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING 2026 EXAM SCHEDULE

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)

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 2026 Schedule

Jonathan Allen

Katherine Hall

Jill Ross

Jill Ross's Spring 2026 Schedule

Jill Ross

Scott Shaffer

Scott Shaffer's Spring 2026 Schedule

Scott Shaffer

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.