| THE PROGRAM IN THEATRE ARTS & STUDIES
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| Note: Text highlighted
in red indicates that a change
has been made to the course listing. The red
text indicates the current, updated information. |
| 225.300
(H)
(W) |
CONTEMPORARY THEATRE AND FILM: AN INSIDER’S
VIEW (3) Astin An introduction to the Performing Arts, including
an overview of theatre history, acting styles, and the interaction
of art and society. A personal view from inside. |
Sec. 01 |
F 10-12:30 |
| 225.301 (H) |
ACTING AND DIRECTING WORKSHOP IA (3)
Astin /Miller/Smith Limit
12 per section Audition req. An introduction
to the fundamentals of acting through exercises, improvisation
and work on scenes from established plays, based on the teachings
of Stanislavsky, Greet, Michael Chekhov,
Clurman and Uta Hagen. Emphasis
on playing of actions. Auditions (one minute –any material of
your choice) held 10AM-noon at Merrick Barn on April 8, 15, 16;
Aug. 31, Sept.1, 2, 2006 |
Sec. 01
02
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MTW 10
MTW 11 |
| 225.302 (H)
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ACTING
AND DIRECTING WORKSHOP II (3) Astin / Smith Limit 12 Prereq:
225.301 and 225.306 or Perm.
Req’d. The Sanford Meisner
repetition exercises are introduced. They form the basis of Workshop
II. The Uta Hagen exercises are also
pursued. As in Workshop I, the principal classroom activities
will consist of scene work, exercises, lectures, and discussion.
Some rehearsal will also take place during school hours. It is
expected that substantial out-of-class time be spent on rehearsals
and exercises. |
Sec. 01 |
MW 1-2:30 |
| 225.303 (H)
|
ACTING
AND DIRECTING WORKSHOP III (3) Astin Limit 10 Prereq:
225.302 or 225.320 Special attention is given to the development
of spontaneity and emotional freedom using the principles of Workshops
I and II. Hands on work with John Astin's
"The Process" and the second Silverberg workbook are
employed, along with the Uta Hagen text.
Boleslavsky and Michael Chekhov are
introduced. The Clurman, Meisner,
Stanislavsky and
Strasberg approaches are included.
Substantial out of class time is required. |
Sec. 01 |
MW 4:30-6pm |
| 225.306 (H) |
ACTING AND DIRECTING WORKSHOP IB (3)
Astin /Smith Limit
12 per section Audition req.
An introduction to the fundamentals of acting through exercises,
improvisation and work on scenes from established plays, based
on the teachings of Stanislavsky, Greet, Michael Chekhov, Clurman
and Uta Hagen. Emphasis on relaxation
and voice. Auditions (one minute –any material of your choice)
held 10AM-noon at Merrick Barn on April 8, 15, 16; Aug. 31, Sept.1,
2, 2006 |
Sec. 01
02
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MTW 10
MTW 11 |
| 225.307
(H) |
DIRECTING SEMINAR (3) Glossman
Limit 12
Fundamentals of mounting, casting and staging the play; various
theories of directing; students must commit to a practical lab.
It is understood that students have a working familiarity with
acting fundamentals. |
Sec. 01 |
M 6-8:30pm |
| 225.314
(H) |
THEATRE: TECHNICAL DIRECTION
FOR THE THEATRE (3) Staff Limit 8 An introduction
to Technical Direction including pre-production and production
with an overview of materials, tools, rigging and safety, together
with design and its implementation. |
Sec. 01 |
MWF 9 |
| 225.320
(H) |
PERFORMANCE (4) Astin/ Smith Perm. Req’d. The student is given
specific acting assignments, and develops them as special projects
for public performance under the direct supervision of the instructor.
A professional level performance is the goal. |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 12-2
4-6pm |
| 225.322
(H) |
CRITICAL MOMENTS IN 20TH
CENTURY AMERICAN RADICAL THEATRE (4) Astin / Walters Limit 20 An in-depth examination of selected significant events in twentieth
century American radical theatre. Cross-listed
with Film & Media Studies and Studies
of Women, Gender & Sexuality |
Sec. 01 |
Th 3:30-6pm |
| 225.345
(H) |
HISTORY OF MODERN
THEATRE AND DRAMA (3) Astin / Quattrone Limit 25 Designed to impart a deepened appreciation and understanding of
today's theatre by surveying the major playwrights, historical
movements, and theatre practices of the 20th century. The course
seeks to help students understand the rich and unique potential
of theatre to create value in society. Students are introduced
to plays not just in their intended forms, which is performance,
but also as dramatic literature. Course added 03/24/06 |
Sec. 01 |
T 3-5:30pm |
| 225.520 |
PROJECTS
IN THEATRE Astin
Perm. Req’d.
Special projects created for and tailored to the individual
theatre student. Enrollment limited. |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
