This course fulfills a Core 5 requirement with Literature and Fine Arts Focus. A studio course in acting fundamentals with an emphasis on performance in the modern Realistic style. Students explore improvisational techniques, scene study and character development. This course includes a study of major figures in modern acting theory. Meets the Fine Arts Requirement.
Students explore verse texts, historically oriented acting styles, voice and movement techniques.
This course includes a study of the philosophies and practices of non-realistic approaches to performance. Pre-requisite Theatre 2100 or by consent of the instructor. An introduction to production organization, management, and equipment. The basic theories and practices of scenic construction, rigging and shifting, mechanical drawing, and color theory. In addition to the classroom activities students work backstage two afternoons per week constructing the sets for The Millsaps Players productions.