TPP: Theater Peformance/Trng

ACTING II Prerequisite: TPP 1110 Further application of principles studied in Acting I. Includes selection, rehearsal and performance of repertoire of contrasting monologues, preparing resume, auditioning techniques and behavior, and public performance in scenes and/or one-act plays. Focus on auditioning as a career choice, and the 'business' of acting.

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE I Prerequisite: By audition only. Participation in a major theater production as a member of the cast. (Lab involves 5-20 hours per week of rehearsals and/or performances.) Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied.

DIRECTING I Examines the overall function of a stage play. Includes study of history and theory of directing, script analysis, the rehearsal and pre-production process, and performance. Students direct scenes and/or one-act plays for public performance.

STAGE MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR Focuses on developing the physical aspects of actor training with emphasis on physical warm- ups, body language, control, use of space, and character development.

STAGE DIALECTS This course will prepare actors for dialect roles for stage and/or film. It introduces a practical method for learning stage dialects which are consistent, accurate, and natural.

SELECTED TOPICS IN THEATER PERFORMANCE Selected topics in theater performance based on the needs and areas of interest of the class and professor. Multiple credit course. May include laboratory and/or field work as part of the class. May be repeated for up to 3 hours of credit,but grade forgiveness cannot be applied.