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Acting Ensemble: TBA — DRA4395.01

Instructor: Jenny Rohn
Days & Time: Tu 7:00PM-10:00PM, W 2:10PM-5:50PM
Credits: 4

The Polish theater director Jerzy Grotowski defined his theory of 鈥減oor theatre鈥 as the theatre that values the body of the actor and its relation with the spectator. Poor Theatre used the simplest of sets, costumes,lighting and props requiring the actors to employ all of their skills to transform a space into other imaginative worlds.

Viewpoints Groundwork — DRA2124.01

Instructor: Jenny Rohn
Days & Time: TU,FR 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 4

Viewpoints is a physical improvisational form used for training actors and creating movement for the stage. This class encourages students to explore the physical and vocal possibilities of time and space, with a specific focus on developing the capacity to be physically present, emotionally open, and free to follow creative impulses. Special emphasis will be placed on developing listening skills and ensemble building. Coursework will cover the nine Viewpoints and their application to character exploration and composition within the world of a play.