Continuation of THR 324 with focus on the articulatory components of speech. Intensive exploration of text-based analysis of Shakespearean characters. Emphasis will be placed on scene and character study in a studio setting. An introduction to the art of fighting in the theatre. Students are taught basic techniques for unarmed, single rapier, and rapier and dagger combat.
Emphasis is placed throughout on safety as well as the effectiveness of the illusion of violence.
A continuation of the study begun in THR A329, Combat for the Stage. Emphasis is placed throughout on safety as well as the effectiveness of the illusion of violence. Direction of short plays for drama lab productions. Advanced problems and techniques of technical theatre production. Course is keyed to recent developments in the technical production areas.