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Students can expect strenuous work in the following areas in each level of classes, making appropriate adjustments for proficiency levels:
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| Acting |
an understanding of concentration, stage vocabulary, personal identification, monologues, contemporary scene study, staging, character studies, vocal development.
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| Movement |
a knowledge of the physical areas of the stage, the use of the body in characterization, vocabulary, dance techniques and vocabulary, warm-up routines, and an understanding how the body functions as a tool for the actor.
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| Improvisation |
an exploration of the actor's personal identification with the factors of space and environment, development of qualities unique to his/her own being, ensemble work, development of creativity and movement, pantomime, slow motion, sound projection and
simple staging.
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| Creative Writing |
the process of creative writing for use on the stage, radio or broadcast, promotional materials, and ensemble theatre pieces.
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| Dramatic Literature |
a survey of dramatic literature from Greek drama to the present day, various reading
selections, and critical theory.
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| Performance |
the study and rehearsal of specific work as a result of classroom curriculum performed for a variety of audiences, preparation process and performance experience.
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