Lecture and lab allows flexible scheduling. Focuses on elements of electricity, optics, stage lighting design, color in light, stage lighting instruments and intensity controls. Participate in stage lab activities. Includes two hours of group activity and two hours of lab time. Improve performance skills with focus on vocal and physical control.
Scene study is used.
Stresses further inquiry and use of knowledge and skills in performance. Includes audition techniques. Includes exercise, theater games and impromptu scenes to tap the creative potential of the human imagination. Includes the mechanics of blank verse, auditioning and material selection as well as voice projection, articulation and performance. Focuses on body awareness, relaxation, energy, creating physical images and character, and communicating through body language.