This course begins to define the highly disciplined process for the future professional actor. 3 credits A beginning level acting class for theatre majors only. This course begins to define the highly disciplined process for the future professional actor. 3 credits Study and practice in voice principles for the stage. Special emphasis on integrated use of voice and body, stage projection, and recognition of improper use of voice.
Theatre majors only.
2710 Practice in skills of articulation and projection for the stage. Students study a variety of movement disciplines and develop a movement vocabulary for use in warm-up, rehearsal, and performance. A practical physical study for the intermediate to advanced actor, to safely create the illusion of stage violence. This course focuses on safe techniques, and the mental and physical discipline needed for unarmed as well as some armed combat within a scene study context. Continued study in voice production for the stage with emphasis placed on direct application of the principles to various forms of dramatic text and character development.