Voice and Heightened Text
THEA 319
Spring 2015
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This is an advanced acting class in studio format focusing on the skills of voice and speech needed for the performance of classical texts. Students will follow a progression of in-class exercises designed to uncover a voice that is flexible, responsive, and sensitive to impulse. Students also will explore scene study techniques specifically developed in connection with performing Shakespeare's plays and designed to engage them physically and vocally with the demands of almost any play written in heightened text. During the course of the semester, students will memorize, rehearse, and perform scenes and monologues. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: THEA245 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater plus reading plays of William Shakespeare as assigned in class.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Participation in in-class voice work; rehearsals and coachings outside of class time; and final performances of scenes. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students should submit Permission of Instructor (POI) requests during pre-registration.
Acting I (THEA245) is pre-requisite. Acting II (THEA285) is suggested. |
| Instructor(s): Swedberg,Anne Kristin Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-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. |
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