Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate effective theatrical speech. This course introduces the dramatic study of literature through performance. Emphasis is placed on analysis and performance of poetry, drama, and prose fiction. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and discuss critically the speakers inherent in literature. This course provides a theoretical and applied introduction to the medium of readers theatre.
Emphasis is placed on the group performance considerations posed by various genres of literature.
Upon completion, students should be able to adapt and present a literary script following the conventions of readers theatre. This course introduces the art of storytelling and the oral traditions of folk literature. Topics include the history of storytelling, its value and purpose, techniques of the storyteller, and methods of collecting verbal art. Upon completion, students should be able to present and discuss critically stories from the world's repertory of traditional lore. This course introduces the philosophy and practice involved in producing plays for young audiences.