Course Description
Concentration on voice, movement, and character study for actors.
Athena Title
Acting II: Scene Study
Prerequisite
THEA 3500
Pre or Corequisite
Permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To develop skills in scene and analysis with a particular understanding of the "playwright's world." To develop a personal rehearsal process. To broaden the understanding of character as applied to rehearsal and performance. To acquire a beginning reading knowledge of primary acting texts. To build a reading knowledge of playscripts suitable for scene work at this level of instruction.
Topical Outline
A. Observation and presentation of Character B. Scene analysis C. Character analysis D. Physical approaches 1. Laban 2. Chekhov 3. Body Centers 4. Energy applications 5. Animal work E. Imagination F. Appication of "Practical Handbook" G. Scene study and performance H. Audition techniques I. Testing knowledge of texts and plays read
Syllabus
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