TDLU 2010-Acting I
(4 credits)
An introductory acting course in which students participate in voice, movement, and associative impulse exercises with particular emphasis on physical actions. Vocal Lab.
TDLU 2700-Acting II (4
credits)
Introduction to scene study and text analysis for the actor using the Stanislavski approach. Work on scenes chosen from realistic plays. Students will study character development by exploring psychological objectives and how they are embodied in physical actions. Prerequisite: TDLU 2010. Vocal Lab and Movement Lab (Mask work or Tai Chi). (Every spring)
TDLU 3000-Acting III (4
credits)
Continuation of intensive scene study based on the Stanislavski
system. Techniques of scene analysis, scoring, and appropriate
rehearsal procedures will be covered. Performance majors only.
Prerequisite: TDLU 2700. Vocal Lab. (Every fall)
TDLU 3100-Acting IV (4
credits)
Continued advanced scene study with emphasis on complete characterization,
physical actions, scoring of rhythm in text, physicality of
character, and the grasp of styles. Work with Theatre of the
Absurd writers such as Beckett, Pinter, Ionesco, Albee. Maintaining
physical scoring in developing character with Chekhov. Prerequisite:
TDLU 3000. Vocal Lab. (Every spring)
TDLU 3015-Song as Theatre I
(4 credits)
Students will receive training in the techniques of diction,
interpretation, vocal production, and acting through the preparation
of scenes from major musicals of the American and European
theatre. Prerequisite: TDLU 2700 or permission of the chairperson
or instructor.
TDLU 3020-Song as Theatre II
(4 credits)
Continuation of Song as Theatre I. Prerequisite: TDLU 3015
TDLU 3030-Actor's Vocal Tech I
(2 credits)
Vocal exercises for the actor to help release the voice, develop
larger breathing capacity, and agility in articulation. Work
on developing physical ease while exploring varieties of vocal
projection through speech and song. (Every fall)
TDLU 3040-Actor's Vocal Tech II
(2 credits)
Advanced exploration of the voice. Prerequisite: TDLU 3030.
(Every spring)
TDLU 3050-Movement for the Actor I
(2 credits)
Work to develop realization, strength, centering, and coordination
in the body, the basic acting instrument. Butoh movement.
Performance majors only. Prerequisite: TDLU 2700. (Every fall)
TDLU 3060-Movement for the Actor II
(2 credits)
Continuation of Movement I. Prerequisite: TDLU 3050. (Every
spring)
TDLU 4000-Creating a Character
(4 credits)
Advanced scene study employing exercises and exploration specifically
designed to give the actor a technique with which to develop
a distinct characterization. Prerequisite: TDLU 3100. (Alternate
years)
TDLU 4100-Acting Shakespeare (4
credits)
An investigation of the various historical and contemporary
techniques of acting Elizabethan verse through close textual
analysis and in-class performance of scenes from Shakespeare's
plays. Prerequisite: TDLU 3100. (Alternate years)
TDLU 4200-The Actor and the Text
(4 credits)
The actor's interpretation of the text. Advanced work on the
actor's choices. Investigation of what makes the word personal.
Explores how the actor can deepen and enrich the text. Prerequisite:
TDLU 3100. (Alternate years)
TDLU 4300-Actors and Their Art
(4 credits)
Advanced acting course with emphasis on work with physical actions and creating a physical and psychological score to illuminate text. Prerequisite: TDLU 3100.
TDLU 4400-Senior Audition I (2
credits)
The objective of this course, which is taught by a professional casting director, is to provide performance majors with as much information as possible on how to become a working actor. Topics include agents, casting directors, the audition and call back process, preparation of headshots and resumes, preparation of audition pieces, mock auditions, cold readings, regional and New York theatre companies, graduate schools, etc. Depending on the instructor, the course may also introduce students to audition techniques for film and TV. Industry professionals will visit the class and share their perspectives on all of the above. Performance majors only. (fall, senior year)
TDLU 4410-Senior Audition II (2
credits)
Preparation of the May Senior Showcase—an evening of scenes and monologues performed by the senior performance majors for producers, agents, and casting directors. Performance majors only. Prerequisite: TDLU 4400. (spring, senior year)
TDLU 4500-Acting Lab (2
credits)
Rehearsal and performance of a role under faculty supervision.
Consent of faculty director. Performance majors only. Prerequisite:
TDLU 3100.
TDLU 4600-Projects: Acting (2
credits)
Advanced rehearsal and performance of a role under faculty
direction. Written analysis and evaluation of the project.
Prerequisite: TDLU 3100. Consent of faculty advisor. Performance
majors only.
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