Theories and practice of physical techniques for the actor. Diagnosis of individual skills continues the work begun in voice and movement. The director's approach to analyzing a script, formulating a production concept, and realizing that concept on stage. Discussions and exercises progress to directing scenes or short plays in class. Student contributes significantly as a dancer or choreographic assistant on department productions.
Students schedule lab time with instructor.
Course is crosslisted as ARTH 4990. Developments and trends in the American Theatre since 1945. Advanced independent production projects, including screenwriting. Weekly critiques of work in progress. Requires proposal for admission.