Acting II: It's All Greek to Me
THEA 285
Spring 2023
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
This studio course will explore performance and adaptation of classical text. A wide range of exercises and techniques will be used to cultivate a sense of ease and freedom, and to develop the imagination, relaxation, concentration, focus, and technical skills required for heightened language and text. We will be utilizing Greek myths and characters as archetypes. The course will also include a devising portion, whereby the students will offer up an original contemporary take on their chosen archetype/myth via any style of performance, including song, poetry, monologue, scene, and film. Independent writing and attendance at Hadestown in Hartford is also required, and the course will end on March 8, 2023. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
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| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: THEA245 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (THEA) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 - 3rd Quarter |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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In addition to the weekly class meetings, this course will require individual student conferences with Professor Oliveras based on student schedule. Please note the final class meeting will be Monday March 6, 2023, and the course will culminate with subsidized attendance at a performance of Hadestown at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford.
Instructions for enrollment requests:
Please submit POI through WesPortal by Sunday November 6 at 11:59pm, along with an email to Professor Oliveras answering the following questions: 1) why do you want to take this course? 2) how does this course fit into the trajectory of your learning at Wesleyan? Answers should be brief, and honest. |
| Instructor(s): Oliveras,Maria-Christina Times: .M..... 01:20PM-04:10PM; 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. |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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