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    May 15, 2024  
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THEA117 PO - Acting Studio: Shakespeare to Realism

When Offered: Last offered fall 2016.
Instructor(s): C. Ratteray
Credit: 0.5

This is an advanced scene study course using works from classical and contemporary genres. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the activated dynamism of Shakespeare’s language and learn how to translate that understanding into performance. They will then continue the exploration into the more sub-textual demands of Realism. Students will be able to experience how each style informs and supports the other. This course will continue to deepen the principles established in THEA 001A PO  and THEA 012 PO  with a focus on objective, action, and obstacle and characterization. Classroom study will be supplemented by play attendance. Prerequisites: THEA 001A PO  and THEA 012 PO . May be taken two times for credit.
Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
Speaking Intensive



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