96-404 Elizabethan Theatre History 3 cr. Study of the theatrical conditions under which Elizabethan drama developed including physical playhouse, staging practices, acting company organization. Characterization 4 cr. Third course in the acting studio sequence. Development of characterization with emphasis on scene work in contemporary realism.
Vocal work focuses on the improvement of the actor's articulation of speech sounds.
Acting Shakespeare 4 cr. Fourth course in the acting studio sequence. Study of acting and vocal techniques for performing the plays of Shakespeare. Participation in house management, stage management and publicity for department sponsored production. Focus on specialized problems in directing, design, technical and theatre and stage management.