Students in Language & Text will become more sophisticated viewers and creators of theatre works. They will be able to compare and demonstrate various contemporary and classical acting techniques and place work and events in history (time) and locale (place). Acting techniques will include breath support, diction, emphasis, and inflection, as well as movement that supports consistent characters in a variety of performance spaces. Students will apply elements of production, design, and script analysis toward formal and informal presentations. Through creating, performing, analyzing, and critiquing dramatic performances, students will learn how representative dramatic texts and performances reflect and affect life.