THA 465 - Period Styles in Acting

4 Credit(s)

This course is designed to study approaches to acting classical texts, focusing on Greek theatre, Shakespearean texts, Comedy of Manners, and Farce. The course builds on the script analysis and voice training of Acting II, and adds much more emphasis on movement and carriage of the actor. Scenes are used from the periods covered.

Prerequisite(s): THA 265 or consent of instructor.