THST 120 Approaches to Acting: Practice and Technique

2 credits 45 hours
100 level undergraduate course

The Directing, Playwriting and Production student will be exposed to acting theories and techniques in order to inform and support her/his work in Directing, Playwriting and Production. All students will learn about and explore acting techniques and engage this practice through scene work. Pedagogy includes that of Stanislavski, Hagen and Donnellan. Improvisation, Voice & Speech and movement will also be explored. Through this exploration, the director, playwright and producer will gain a rich understanding and respect for the artistry of acting, as well as discover deep and useful techniques for collaborating with actors in her/his future art making.

Prerequisites THEA*161

Open to Theater Management and Production majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.