Theatre Arts 305 - Acting III: Styles

A laugh, a laugh, my kingdom for a laugh!' This performance intensive course will focus on classic comedic styles, ranging from Shakespeare to Oliver Goldsmith's 'She Stoops To Conquer'. Through a series of classroom explorations, students will learn how to craft a believable character, using the gesture, vocal, and physical language of certain comedic styles, including: Commedia, Slapstick, and Restoration. Each student will present at least one soliloquy and one scene, with the final scene presented to the public.

Prereq: Theatre Arts 105.