2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

THR 231 - Acting the One-Act Play


Description: Performance techniques of the full One-Act Play.  Emphasis on character development, character analysis, play analysis and acting within appropriate period styles.  Introduction to producing, directing, technical theatre and acting the One-Act Play as they influence development of acting, directing, and production skills.  

Prerequisites: THR 131 

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. History of One-Act Play
  2. Period vocabulary
  3. Period style acting and directing methods
  4. Script analysis
  5. Character analysis
  6. Play rehearsal and performance
  7. Set, prop, costume, and make-up/hair design
  8. Stage management, lighting sound

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Use the vocabulary of the One-Act Play within period styles and genres. (2-5)
  2. Employ acting methods for specific period styles and genres. (1, 5, 6)
  3. Develop characters with body movements, voice skills, and language specific to period style and genre. (1,3,5,6)
  4. Design costumes, make-up and hair for performance. (1,4-7)
  5. Perform the One-Act Play in a competition and/or performance venue. (1-8)
  6. Evaluate the contribution of different period styles and genres in the theater arts. (1-4,7)
  7. Participate in designing set, props, lighting and sound within period style and genre for performance. (1, 7-8)
  8. Develop stage management and directing skills for performance. (1-8)