Theatre and Dance 330 - Period Acting Styles

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Grinnell College

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Description:

This course focuses on Classical, Elizabethan, French Neoclassic, and contemporary docu-drama theatre. Students will retrace the development of the Western European theatrical tradition in aesthetic and practical terms. Emphasis is placed upon developing the performance skills, especially in regards to movement, voice, diction, and characterization, essential to the acting style of the period, while examining its value in contemporary performance. Course emphasis is on historical research, scene study, and performance. Prerequisite: Theatre 201 and 217, or permission of instructor. CONNELLY.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.grinnell.edu

Phone Number:

(641) 269-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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