THEA245 - Acting I

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Acting I
THEA245 FA

An intensive introduction to the art of acting through practical studio investigation. Topics will include the basic elements of the Stanislavski system. Students will present exercises, monologues and scenes in class.

MAJOR READINGS

SECTION 01: The specific readings vary from semester to semester depending on the wishes of the instructor.
SECTION 02: Anthon Chekov, THE CHERRY ORCHARD Tony Kushner, ANGELS IN AMERICA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

SECTION 01: One or more monologues, two or three short scenes, various exercises.
SECTION 02: Weekly performance assignments, an acting journal.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

SECTION 01: None

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Wade,Mark A.

Times: ..T.T.. 10:00AM-11:20AM; Location: TST114

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 14)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

SECTION 02