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TAPS 100

Introduction to Theater Practice (TAPS 211)

UNITS:1-4
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-CE

Two-time OBIE-winning instructor Young Jean Lee has written and directed ten shows with her theater company, toured her work to over thirty cities around the world, and directed three short films that showed at festivals including Sundance and Locarno. In this class, students will be given space and support to research and experiment with areas of interest in theater and performance practice that are relatively new to them. Potential subjects for study include acting, directing, designing, choreographing, and writing. You can choose to focus a little on everything, investigate one new area, or try out a few different things. In-class work will include collaboration on projects to practice new skills. If interested, please email the instructor at yjl@stanford.edu on or after December TAPS 14 (any request sent sooner will not be considered) with the following: 1) Your year of study; 2) Your major/prospective major; 3) Your previous theater and performance practice experience; 4) Potential area/s of interest for this class.

Syllabus for selected term:
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Sections

2 Terms
Practicum 1Open
ID: 25684
0 / 10 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:3 PM – 5:50 PM
LOCATION:Roble Gymnasium 137
INSTRUCTOR:
Lee, Young Jean
units

TAPS 100: Introduction to Theater Practice (TAPS 211)

1-4 units · Letter (ABCD/NP) · GER: WAY-CE

Two-time OBIE-winning instructor Young Jean Lee has written and directed ten shows with her theater company, toured her work to over thirty cities around the world, and directed three short films that showed at festivals including Sundance and Locarno. In this class, students will be given space and support to research and experiment with areas of interest in theater and performance practice that are relatively new to them. Potential subjects for study include acting, directing, designing, choreographing, and writing. You can choose to focus a little on everything, investigate one new area, or try out a few different things. In-class work will include collaboration on projects to practice new skills. If interested, please email the instructor at yjl@stanford.edu on or after December 14 (any request sent sooner will not be considered) with the following: 1) Your year of study; 2) Your major/prospective major; 3) Your previous theater and performance practice experience; 4) Potential area/s of interest for this class.

Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Practicum — Thursday 3:00 PM – 5:50 PM — Roble Gymnasium 137 — Lee, Young Jean (Undergrad)

Winter 2027 sections

  • Practicum — Thursday 3:00 PM – 5:50 PM — Roble Gymnasium 137 — Lee, Young Jean (Undergrad)

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