By the end of the course the student will have an understanding of the paralanguage variables of rate, force, pitch, emphasis, and quality. The grade in this course is determined by a percentage of the total points given for all assignments. Students must manage scripts, handouts, homework, tests, quizzes, lecture notes and a textbook. Students evaluate and provide feedback for professional performances, community performances, student performances, and their own personal performances. Students research, review, and evaluate plays, playwrights, and performers.
Students compile and organize theatre research, prompt books and class notes.
Students are required to perform scenes that involve working with other actors. Students are encouraged to assist and offer insights to one another when preparing for performances. Students are given the opportunity to be a stage manager or be a crew head for theatrical performances. Students frequently have to alter plans and make modifications in order to accomplish the best performance. Students research plays, playwrights, cultures and locations on the Internet to prepare for character roles.