This course is a study of script analysis applied to performance through monologue and scene study for the purpose of developing a character. Prerequisite THR 2625

1. The purpose of this course is to build on what was learned in previous courses and begin the study of acting.

2. This study will focus specifically on the preparation, individual resources, craft, and playing skills necessary to play truthfully with a text. 

3. Course instruction will emphasize effective scene analysis and emotional preparation techniques. 

4. Students will engage in class exercises to strengthen and develop playing techniques such as "talking and listening" skills. 

5. Special attention will be place on the sensory skills necessary to imaginatively create the "environment" of a play. 

6. Emphasis will be place on how thoughtful and imaginative preparation and rehearsal can create compelling and meaningful stage work. 

7. It will be a priority to establish a fun, safe, creative environment where students feel encouraged to explore significant acting work. 

1. To promote empathy with other people and situations.

2. To explore the physical, vocal, emotional, and psychological resources involved in acting. 

3. To cultivate powers of observation, internal and external, and use them creatively. 

4. To play truthfully, moment to moment, in the context of imaginary circumstances. 

5. To explore methods of text analysis, in order to identify, and empathize with the character and situation. 

6. To analyze a scene to find a compelling and active solution to play, employing a working knowledge of objectives, beats, tactics, obstacles, and given circumstances. 

7. To find the "life" of a text. 

• Acting exercises

• Student-prepared acting études

• Readings

• Reading Reflections

• Discussions

• Detailed Scene Analysis

• Scene rehearsal in and out of class 

• Observation of and evaluation of self and peers

• Evaluation of theatrical productions

• Mentoring Meeting

• Rehearsal Journals 

Students who receive a passing grade in this course will achieve the following: 

1. Satisfactory execution of all major projects and assignments, including rehearsing, preparing, and performing all major assignments, imaginatively and on time. 

2. Evidence of improvement and understanding of acting technique work. 

3. Demonstrated understanding and application of text analysis/research to building a character

4. Demonstrated understanding of playing truthfully, moment to moment and "working off" a scene partner. 

5. Thoughtful preparation for all in-class assignments including scene analysis, creative research, scene scoring etc. 

6. Satisfactory class participation, professionalism, and regular class attendance.

7. Evidence of effective rehearsal time with scene partners in and out of class. 

1.1 Students will be able to examine how varied contextual factors have shaped interpretation of theatre in diverse eras/cultures.

2.1 Students will be able to analyze texts using methods specific to purpose.

2.2 Students will be able to create theatrical products utilizing appropriate methodologies.

2.3 Students will be able to articulate rationales for choices made in creative processes. 

3.1 Students will be able to solve creative challenges within collaborative frameworks.