Theory and practice of stage direction; attention to work with actors and stage space for conveying theatrical in-formation. Assigned scenes and exercises. Prerequisites: THEATER 140, consent of instructor.

Script analysis and development of vocal and physical performance in the building of effective stage characteriza-tions. Improvisations and scenes. Prerequisites: THEATER 120 and 140.

Studio. Development of the actor's physical resources through movement analysis and practice. Specific theatrical problems in: mask, theatrical clown, status improvisation, character portrayal. Prerequisites: THEATER 140, consent of instructor. Clothing allowing freedom of movement required.

Development of the theater from the late 18th century, with special emphasis on the realistic play and its antecedents. Reading and analysis of plays in their theatrical and cultural contexts. Meets Junior Year writing requirement. Prerequisite: THEATER 120.

Advanced production assignments as stage manager, house manager, designer, or crew chief for major department productions. Credit by approved contract only. May be repeated for credit.

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Training of the actor's voice using a progression of psycho-physical exercises developed by Kristin Linklater. Emphasis on freeing the body and voice from habitual tensions and patterns. Prerequisites: THEATER 140, consent of instructor.

Participation in department productions; principally for actors, and for other assignments by permission. Credit by approved contract only. Credit awarded in semester following that in which assignment is completed. May be repeated for credit.