An appreciation class introducing the non-major to all aspects of theatre. Playwrights, directors, actors, and designers visit the class.
Students attend and report on main-stage productions.
Basic understanding of self-expression through a variety of physical exercises, improvisation, and dialogue, culminating in character work. In a studio setting the use, care and development of the actor's vocal and physical instrument. Includes alignment, centering, Tai Chi, physical characterization. Methods of analyzing scripts for the actor, director, designer, technician, and playwright. Basic techniques used in the construction of scenery, props, and sound.