1. Dramatic Literature
2. Acting
3. Theatrical Production
4. Critiquing a Play

Student Objectives:
Acting 1
Study of beginning acting skills and an introduction to the Stanislavski approach to acting. Students learn how to analyze character to create truthful performances, using monologues and improvisations. Two-person scenes are introduced in the latter part of the course.
 
Literature/Criticism 1
An overview of theatre as an art form, with an introduction to dramatic structure, character analysis, theatre history, play reading and criticism.
 
Movement 1
Beginning study of the body’s uniqueness through animal studies, dance body training and exercises designed to explore the body as a communication tool. Students develop flexibility, range, expression and physical confidence.
 
Stagecraft Design 1
Introductory study of the principles and elements of design for costumes, scenery, props and lighting for stage.
  
Voice & Speech 1
Study of the development of voice techniques for the stage, including work in relaxation, breath control, limbering, articulation and resonance.
 
 
Break a leg!
(That’s theatre slang for “good luck”)