The vocal interpretation and performances of modern realistic plays, stressing specific vocal approaches and techniques, and their application apropos of this genre. The vocal interpretation and performance of classical plays, stressing specific vocal approaches and techniques, and their application apropos of these genre. The vocal interpretation and performance of nonrealistic, nonclassical plays, stressing specific vocal approaches and techniques, and their application, apropos of these genre. Development of Black playwrights in American drama. Intensive exploration of acting problems, approaches and techniques.
Combines lectures on acting theory with applied studio work.
Studies in movement techniques for the advanced actor. Required of every graduate student during the first semester of residence. Analysis and delivery of line studies and complete character studies of varying types and from various historical periods. Historical and modern theory and techniques of scenic painting for the theatre arts. Execution of technical drawings, perspective, and color renderings as basis for communication of scenic design in theatre arts.