Explore the fundamentals of acting through theory and practice, with opportunities to do acting or tech for the winter production--a D & D fantasy called 'She Kills Monsters' written by Qui Nguyen.
This class is an introduction to craft: the balance of external technique and internal elements in order to create a flexible but consistent process that can be used to create believable characters in a variety of settings. Rehearsals take place in the evenings. Open to adults and youth ages 16+.
Show dates: March 6,7,13 and 14 with special showing March 13 at Field Hall.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate the following aspects of the craft of acting: relaxation/breathing techniques, visualization, given circumstances, objectives, scene analysis, and improvisation.
- Analyze scenes from plays.
- Demonstrate creativity and critical reflection throughout the process of acting.
- Apply a working vocabulary of theatre terms.
- Memorize lines in a timely manner. Demonstrate relaxation and energizing methods from warm-ups to rehearsal.
- Demonstrate and apply outer and inner concentration techniques in rehearsal.
- Apply imaginative techniques to a variety of acting scripts and rehearsal situations.
- Apply sensory perception as an acting tool.
- Create and apply the concept of "intention" to the planning and rehearsal of scenes.