THEA 250 Acting I (4)

A performance-oriented overview of the acting process, aimed at providing a basic understanding of the elements of acting including character development, the actor's instrument, scene work and monologue work.

THEA 251 Acting II (4)

A movement-based, active acting class designed to free the body for self expression. Feldenkrais, Suzuki and Alexander techniques of body work and emotional exploration as well as others will be used to bring a full body to the acting process.

THEA 252 Acting III (4)

Study in the Meisner technique. Through exercises and improvisations, students learn to find their performance in their acting partner. Skills such as active listening, responding on impulse, and the reality of doing are sharpened and developed into a solid approach to acting.

THEA 255/355 Production and Performance (1-2) (S/U)

Application of principles of acting and dramatic production. Credit available for students acting in or handling technical demands of scheduled performances. Number of credits depends upon level of involvement.

      Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

The Pirates of Penzance - Fall 2006