2005: The purpose of my online production books was to assist myself, cast and crew during pre-production and rehearsal periods. After the show is over I use webpages for my classes: directing, acting, drama.
Refinement of physical, emotional and imaginative awareness. Introduction of character building methods. Study and performance of scenes and short plays. Introduction of audition techniques. (Prerequisite: THR
221, or permission of the instructor. Oral intensive course.)
Grading: Midterm 20% Final 30% Journal 10% Two Monologues 10% (each) = 20% Test 1, 2 10%, 10%
Test on Acting Theory and Terminology. Scenes: 10 min (2-3 characters) one for Midterm, one for Finals. Journal: min. 3 times a week, 2-3 pp. each time. Scheduled conferences: one before Midterm and one after. Must attend all Theatre UAF productions. Each missed class without a note - reduced grade. Extra credit for extra work.
[2] Resume due. Types of Monologues. Script breakdown: Objectives and Obstacles. Self-casting: You and Your Role/Character. Meyerhold's formula for actors & Biomechanics.
Attention: audition for "The Importance of Being Earnest" Read the Play!
Check Theatre UAF Master Calendar for our Fall'00 productions; must attend UAF season (each in class has one comp ticket for each show). Auditioning for all UAF shows (strongly recommended)! Additional (extra) credits for working with Student Directors (See Student Drama Association (SDA) and UAF Film Club for details). Master File THR 321 Advanced Acting is on reserve in the library.
Also, bookmark the 3sis webpage http://www.egroups.com/group/3sis
Biomechanics: Basic Acting Methods. If you never heard it before, check the web-pages first! If you never used website for your classes, go to OnLine page.
