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3.00 Credits
3 credits. Spring A continuation and extension of first-year work, with particular emphasis on Shakespeare, characterization, text analysis, and techniques of various stylistic demands. Intended for and normally limited to drama studies majors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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1.00 Credits
and 3170 1 credit (per semester). Every year After the first two years of study, students are able to speak in a standard contemporary American accent and to meet the additional demands of classic texts. In the third year, actors use their newfound skills to learn various American and international dialects. The spring semester includes more advanced work on dialects. Required for junior acting majors. Prerequisite: TAC 2170
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1.00 Credits
and 3220 1 credit (per semester). Every year Developing the actor’s natural voice. Emphasis is on developing vocal strength, range, variety, texture, coloration, and the connection with thought and feeling. Sound and movement exercises enlarge the voice and develop vocal stamina and sensitivity through detailed work on contemporary and classical texts. Required for junior acting majors. Prerequisite: TAC 2220
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1.00 Credits
and 3360 1 credit (per semester). Every year The third year of Lecoq focuses on high-performance techniques, with focus on commedia dell’arte in the fall and clown in the spring. Both genres explore comical acting and require a synthesis of the Lecoq I and II training in the students’ ability to play at an extremely heightened level and create professional, self-devised theatre. There is a presentation at the end of each semester. Required for junior acting majors. Prerequisite: TAC 2360
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1.00 Credits
and 3355 1 credit ( per semester). Eve ry year The fundamentals of period movement from Egyptian dance through contemporary absurdism. Other topics covered include Greek mask work, Renaissance dance, Restoration deportment, farce, physical metaphor, and object manipulation. Students explore these forms through movement, vocal, and characterization techniques, including viewpoints, Laban, isolation, and traditional dance. Designed to give the actor a deeper insight into physical characterization as well as work in period plays. Required for junior acting majors. Prerequisite: TAC 2320
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1.00 Credits
1 credit. Fall In this exploration of the freedom of Alexander’s “primary control,” actors become conscious of the differencebetween their habits and those of the character through one-onone work. Students learn how to make conscious character c h o i ces, both physically and vocally, and continue refining their ability to observe nonverbal communication. Attention to “ e n e rg y/shaping” is also used to explore the relationship betweenlanguage and physical action. Required for junior acting majors. Prerequisite: TAC 2385
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6.00 Credits
3710, 3720 6 credits (per semester). Every year Rehearsal and performance of selected plays produced before the public. This three-course sequence is required of all acting majors in their junior year. It covers three separate Conservatory productions, which are presented over a two-semester period. TAC 3700 and 3710 a re off e red in the fall; TAC 3720 is off e red in the spring. Prerequisite: TAC 2020
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3.00 Credits
and 4020 3 credits (per semester). Every year Advanced acting, which may include one or more areas of special studies, like in-depth work on a role, audition techniques, or preparation for rehearsal. Career development is emphasized. R e q u i red for senior acting majors. Prerequisite: TAC 3020
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1.00 Credits
and 4255 1 credit (per semester). Eve ry year Every actor has a unique vocal instrument. This course focuses on methods used to develop the speaking voice and integrate it with good speech while staying true to one’s self. Emphasis is placed on deepening the connection between voice, body, and mind through exercises, warm- ups, and focused work on both classical and contemporary texts. Required for senior acting majors. Prerequisite: TAC 3220
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1.00 Credits
and 4360 1 credit (per semester). Every year An exploration of various techniques, methods, or forms, including Argentine groundwork, African dance, Suzuki, Renaissance dance, Restoration deportment, and Bunraku puppetry, that help when developing character and devising work. The pro g ression starts from an earth-based center and evolves from the floor to heightened, lifted f o rms. This pro g ression ultimately gives the actor several tools to help develop a stronger connection to the body and voice, encouraging creative and bold alternatives. In the spring, actors use the forms explored in previous semesters to create a oneperson show. R e q u i red for senior acting majors; open to drama studies majors with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: TAC 3355
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