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Academic Year 2003/2004


Masks, Physical Comedy & Commedia Dell'Arte: Advanced Acting
THEA 314 SP

This course gives student actors the opportunity to investigate the traditions of masked performance and physical comedy techniques that can be applied to stylized genres of theater from Ancient Greek Drama and Moliere to Commedia Dell'Arte and the contemporary avant-garde. Archetypal characters will be explored through the use of both Eastern and Western masks with special emphasis on the masks of Bali, which have inspired artists from Antonin Artaud and Peter Brook to Arianne Mnouchkine and Julie Taymour.

MAJOR READINGS

Plays by Moliere, Shakespeare, and Dario Fo as well as scenarios in the style of commedia dell'arte from Europe and Asia.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Memorization of theatrical texts and weekly presentations of masked character performances devised by students with texts of their choice.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students should come to class dressed in loose trousers or sweatpants suitable for significant physical activity.

COURSE FORMAT: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA THEA    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Catra,I. Nyoman   
Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: TST101
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 14)
SR. major: 4   Jr. major: 4
SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 1   SO: 5   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Speaking
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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