THEA 121 : ACTING I (A)

The Theatre Department’s first level acting course. This course takes students through the beginning steps of developing the mind, body, and voice of the actor. Through a series of exercises, speeches and scene work students will learn the basic tenants of acting including; memorization, action, intention, character, given circumstances, storytelling, script analysis and theatrical structure. Students will participate in scene work and monologues where the tools of the actor are honed through repetition and performance in front of their peers. In class exercises along with outside rehearsal help the actor identify creative inspiration, experience the joys of risk-taking in live performance, all in a format that requires personal commitment as well as commitment to others. No previous acting experience is required. This course is a prerequisite for further acting courses.