THE PROGRAM IN THEATRE ARTS & STUDIES

225.300 (H)

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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.

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F 10:00-12:30

225.301 (H)

ACTING AND DIRECTING WORKSHOP I (3)  Astin/Dunn/Miller Limit 12/section  Prereq: 220.300
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.

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03

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MTW 10

MTW 11

MTW 12

MTW 10

225.302 (H)

ACTING AND DIRECTING WORKSHOP II (3)  Astin/Dunn  Limit 12  Prereq: 220.301 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

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MW 1-2:30

225.303 (H)

ACTING AND DIRECTING WORKSHOP III (3) Astin  Limit 12  Prereq: 225.302 or Perm. Req'd  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.

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MW 4:30-6pm

225.307 (H)

DIRECTING SEMINAR (3)  Glossman Limit 8  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.

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M 6-8pm

225.320 (H)

PERFORMANCE (1-3 credits)  Astin Limit 12  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

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TBA

225.314 (H)

THEATRE: TECHNICAL DIRECTION (3)  Astin Limit 8  Course added 02/28/06

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MWF 9

225.520

INDEPENDENT STUDY:  PROJECTS IN THEATRE  Astin Perm. Req’d.   Special projects created for and tailored to the individual theatre student. Enrollment limited.

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TBA