Analysis of the dramatic script in terms of the actor, the director, the scenic, costume and lighting designers, and the technicians. Practical applications of acquired skills integrate the content of the course. Improvisation, movement and character development for the novice actor.
Emphasis is placed on applying textual understanding to the craft of acting.
Scenes from plays ranging from Greek tragedies to modern dramas will be rehearsed and performed in the appropriate period style for class critiques. Emphasis will be placed on thorough preparation and analysis as well as performance ability. This course combines the analytical skills of the dramaturge with the theatrical and practical application as performed by the director. Particular emphasis will be placed on the historical and social significance of previous productions and the effect on interpretation in this decade. Students will work in teams and will present their research and the resulting theatrical entity in weekly scene presentations.