THEA 250 Acting II - 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): THEA 160
A studio course that expands upon the foundations learned in Acting I. The course explores the fundamental techniques of realistic acting through the theories and writings of theatre visionaries such as Konstantin Stanislavski and Uta Hagen. Actors are challenged to apply their knowledge of acting technique through investigation of a shared vocabulary as applied to text. Text analysis will be covered through the investigation of plays from the American Realist genre. This course combines class exercises and scene work to deepen the understanding and playing of action in the realistic mode.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall