THTR 122 Acting for Majors
This course is an investigation into some basic tenets and techniques of acting. The aims of the course are to define the essence of acting, to discover the self as an instrument, and to explore acting and rehearsal techniques leading to character development. Exercises aim at developing the actor’s intellectual, physical and emotional resources and applying these to the work of developing a character/role. Emphasis will be on relaxation, concentration, focus, imagination and application of specific techniques to exercises, monologues, and scene studies. Additional lab fee applies.