THR 250 - Acting I:Process

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

The beginning class in the acting sequence, this class lays the foundations for the ultimate goal of the acting program: to create actors who know how to work on a role within the context of the play and who have flexibility in their craft. The focus of the class will be on acting process, including relaxation work how to critique commitment to language, sound, emotional connection, and movement the active choice and actor's text analysis. Actors will be judged on their individual growth and also on their ability to work as an ensemble member within the class. This course is the building block leading into scene work and a requirement of the class will be a fully staged scene. Possible readings from Stanislavsky, Peter Brook, Chekhov, Williams, Shephard, and other writers. Films may be shown as an example of craft. Class meets for six hours a week. Prerequisite: THR 100 Theatre & Society: An Historical Introduction

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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