剧院小

This course will provide an overview of the various conventions, 形式, 风格, 和 genres of the theatre, including principles of play analysis 和 exploration of theatre criticism from dramaturgical, 文学, 和 cultural perspectives through the thematic discussions of representative plays. There may be an additional charge for required field trips.

As an introduction to basic acting techniques, this course will examine ways to construct the interior, 物理, 和 vocal life of a character, teach warm-up procedures 和 staging principles including scene analysis, performance of monologues, 和临时措施. There may be an additional charge for field trips.

This course is an advanced approach to acting techniques used in material from contemporary realism 和 the modern drama era such as Chekhov 和 Ibsen. It will include an in-depth study of scene 和 character analysis; performance of monologues, 临时措施, 和 scenes; exercises based on the Meisner technique 和 other acting approaches. There may be an additional charge for field trips. Lab time is included in the schedule. 先决条件: 261年用力推 or consent of instructor.

As an advanced study of selected plays from the st和point of the theatre artist (actor, 导演, 设计师), this course will look at the process of translating a dramatic text to theatrical production. An emphasis will be placed upon the techniques of perception, 想象力, 和 integration used in developing a concept 和 determining specific performance 和 design choices with the application of analysis through projects 和 presentations. Offered alternate years.

This course will introduce students to the following techniques: play selection 和 analysis, 试镜, scene design 和 staging, 演员指导, rehearsal strategies, 和 production management. Both the principles for proscenium 和 the open stage will be discussed along with the presentation 和 evaluation of workshop scenes. 先决条件: 251年用力推 和 261年用力推 和 262年用力推 和 341年用力推 or consent of instructor.

Through the study of representative plays, this course will examine the various theatre cultures from the Classical period through the Renaissance, giving consideration to the theatrical conventions, 视觉艺术, 音乐, 和 significant historical events of the periods. There may be an additional charge for required field trips. 先决条件: 251年用力推 or consent of instructor. Offered alternate years.

As a continuation of 441年用力推, this course will examine theatre cultures from the Renaissance to the present day. There may be an additional charge for required field trips. 先决条件: 251年用力推 or consent of instructor. Offered alternate years.