Acting I
THEA 245
Fall 2024
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01
02
03
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This studio course will explore the fundamentals of acting and how they are applicable to all areas of life, regardless of vocation. A wide range of exercises will be used to develop relaxation, concentration, and the imagination, and to free the body and voice of tension. Students will examine the creative process practically and theoretically, through exercises including games, improvisation, monologues, and scene work. Emphasis will be placed on building confidence, cultivating each artist's individual voice, and approaching the work with a deep sense of curiosity, generosity, joy, and serious play.
For more information on Acting I, please visit: https://youtu.be/lKS7g1DMD58
This counts as a theater arts course for the theater major. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA |
| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (THEA) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
THIS COURSE IF FULLY ENROLLED.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE WAITLIST, PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS BY AUGUST 15TH.
Please check listings for sections 2 and 3 for enrollment status and application information.
To request enrollment: This section open to prospective theater majors and non-majors. This section requires an audition and application. To be considered, please complete this application : https://bit.ly/F24Acting1MCO
Additionally, please e-mail Professor Oliveras a 1-2 minute monologue of your choice--it can be classical or contemporary. The only requirement is that you love it. It can be a simple self-tape on your i-phone, uploaded to Google Drive and shared to moliveras@wesleyan.edu. Deadline to submit your application and videos is April 10 at midnight (no exceptions).
This course counts towards the Theater Arts requirement for the THEA major. |
| Instructor(s): Oliveras,Maria-Christina Times: .M.W... 09:00AM-10:30AM; Location: TST001; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 6 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Kristen Linklater, Anne Bogart, Declan Donnellan, Sanford Meisner and plays by Clare Barron, Lorraine Hansberry, Aleshea Harris, Tony Kushner, Carlos Murillo, Jiehae Park, Tennessee Williams, Paula Vogel, Lauren Yee among others. |
Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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This section open to prospective theater majors and non-majors.
To apply for limited spots and waitlist, please submit written application by 8/15.
To request this course, submit POI enrollment request and email Professor Alex Keegan (akeegan@wesleyan.edu) and address the following questions: 1) Why do you wish to study acting? 2) How do you hope to grow as an actor through this course? 3) What excites you about being part of a community of students exploring acting?
This course counts towards the Theater Arts requirement for the THEA major. |
| Instructor(s): Keegan,Alex Times: ..T.... 09:00AM-12:00PM; Location: TST114; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 10 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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This course requires an application. To apply: submit a POI request for this section through your WesPortal, AND submit the application form found at this link: https://bit.ly/F24Acting1LY
Deadline for enrollment consideration: Both POI request and application form must be submitted by April 10, 2024 at 5pm in order to be considered for enrollment.
Professor Yeoman may contact you for additional information and/or to schedule an interview.
Any questions about the course, the application process or the enrollment process should be directed to the instructor: lyeoman@wesleyan.edu
This course counts towards the Theater Arts requirement for the THEA major.
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| Instructor(s): Yeoman,Lauren Murphy Times: ..T.R.. 02:30PM-04:30PM; Location: TST001; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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