An introduction to all aspects of musical theatre, including history and development, major works, and production elements. Assignments will include reading, listening to, viewing, and critiquing musicals. An extension of the work begun in THEA 060 to enhance students understanding and skill in the areas of analysis, creative imagination and believable theatrical behavior. Through exercises, guided improvisations, discussions, journal writing and scene work, students develop a personal methodology of approach to the problems of acting. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
Students investigate a variety of techniques for creating believable characters.
Performance assignments, classroom exercises, and written work explore physical, emotional, biographical, historical, and intellectual approaches to character. Classwork emphasizes the use of the creative imagination, of analytical skills, and of physical improvisation. May be repeated for credit two times. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity. 3.0 hours performance.