THEA 242 - Acting II

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Theatre

Description:

This is a continuation of the acting skills development begun in Acting I. This course will build upon the Meisner technique by applying those skills to scene work from the works of Ibsen and Chekov; the fathers of the Modern Theatre. After Chekov, we will be exploring the technique of another modern theatre practitioner Uta Hagen. Hagen's approach to acting emphasizes the use of realistic props and sets (furniture, doors, appliances, etc) in order to ground the actor in a realistic environment to find their true authentic voice. Hagen will be explored through such exercise as; The moment Before, The 3 entrances exercise, The Lost Item exercise, Endowment, Conditioning Force, and Telephone Conversations. We will then explore the technique of practical aesthetics in order to break down a scene and script using a four-step scene score analysis system (Literal action, essential action, As if, and tactics/obstacles) in order to maintain the objective-driven acting principles laid out in Acting I. These scene scores will be both presented in class orally and written and applied to various contemporary scenes in class. To further explain the concept of practical aesthetics, students will develop the following skills: .the Students will develop and execute effective essential actions based upon a nine-point checklist published by the Atlantic Theatre Company. .Students will be able to pre-determine essential actions while spontaneously choosing the necessary tools (tactics) to achieve them based on the realities of the performance moment. .Students will demonstrate the ability to reflect on the application of technique orally and in written form. Pre-requisites: THEA 241 & THEA 365

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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