THTR T120

Acting I

3 cr. hrs.

If the class is closed, interested students should add themselves to the waitlist, attend the class, and emphasize to the instructor their interest in the class. Waitlisted students who make the effort to attend and contact the instructor will be given priority for admittance into the course.

This course offers:

*an introduction to basic physical, vocal, and imaginative skills for the beginning actor

*a constant demonstration of the cooperative process of acting

*an introduction to evaluating effective acting choices by attendance at IU Theatre productions

*learning to play an action.

TEXTS:

Robert Cohen: Acting One

David Mamet: Goldberg Street

Book of Acting Scenes - TBA

Supplemental reading

REQUIREMENTS:

PAPERS: two Actor Response papers based on viewing of IU Theatre performances

EXAMS: Mid-term and Final Scene and Analysis

OTHER: Preparation and presentation of two major scenes: one from Goldberg Street and the other from a contemporary American play. These require rehearsal outside of class.

Regular attendance, punctuality, and active participation are vitally important for success in this course.

Sec. 4769 MTWR 9:15a-10:20a Instructor: B. Burgun

Sec. 4770 MTWR 12:30p-1:35p Instructor: M. Norris

Sec. 4771 Daily 10:30a-11:20a Instructor: D. McFadden