The Actor's Instrument
DRA2170.02, section 2
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.