Open to majors and non-majors. An intensive program to develop actor skills through daily physical, vocal and imagination training. Rehearsal and performance in a variety of theatre environments. Audition and permission of instructor. Exploration of the theory of the physical, vocal, intellectual and emotional instrument of the individual actor in relation to character demands of a scene or play through the studio approach.
Students demonstrate their knowledge of theory in both written and oral forms.
Written permission of instructor. It is in the actor's self-interest that, while in the category of American realism, each selection should offer a different writing style. Offered summer quarter only. Contact director of theatre for details. Practical application of singing and acting to performance-related work from American musical theatre through solo application.