Upper level elective for theatre majors. An exploration of period style as it relates to acting. The continuation of experience in analyzing roles and discovering basic techniques as they apply to the performance of period plays. Scenes from Greek, Elizabethan, Restoration, and other theatrical periods will be used in the study of performance analysis and style. An advanced elective for majors and minors devoted to the practical application of theory to a musical theatre production.
Students learn how to project character on stage through singing and dancing.
The production they develop will be toured for performance. The student will explore design for the various types of stage configurations. Emphasis will be placed on design presentation, including rendering techniques, model building and conceptualization of design. An upper level elective for majors and minors. An exploration of the elements and principles of design as they relate to Costume Design and an examination of fashion and the history of costumes in the theatre.