THEA 342 - Improv Acting Techniques

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Theatre

Description:

This course is an introduction to improvisational acting techniques leading to self-discovery of the student's potential in imagination, creativity, and spontaneity. Students will learn the foundation of improvisation to help the actor to convey artistically the written text. Exercises will include the works of such individuals as Jacques LeCoq, Jerzy Grotowski, Viola Spolin, Joseph Chaikin, Stephen Wangh, and Keith Johnstone, This course will help equip the actor with the tools to be self-sufficient and to think from the heart without transition.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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