The Actor's Instrument

DRA2170.02, section 2
Course System Home Terms Fall 2025 The Actor's Instrument

Course Description

Summary

Acting is the art of bringing text to life with heart, soul, and skill—and in this course, we’ll train your voice, body, mind, and spirit to do just that!

In a fun and supportive space, we’ll dive into the building blocks of actor training, pushing our creativity to build dynamic, three-dimensional characters ready for the stage.

Through scene work, improv, readings, and engaging exercises, we’ll tap into your unique experiences to strengthen your craft and bring your performances to life. Let’s play, explore, and grow together!

Learning Outcomes

  • Exploration and challenge of physical, vocal, intellectual, and imaginative capacities.
  • Fundamental experiential understanding of Action on stage.
  • Understanding the principals of collaboration.
  • Develop a sense of rehearsal technique and how to foster its process.

Corequisites

Completion of Dance or Drama lab assignment.

Instructor

  • Shawtane Bowen

Day and Time

MO,TH 10:00am-11:50am

Delivery Method

Fully in-person

Length of Course

Full Term

Academic Term

Fall 2025

Area of Study

Credits

4

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

16

Course Frequency

Every term