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May 10, 2025
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2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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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 132
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
Course Content:
- History of One-Act Play
- Period vocabulary
- Period style acting and directing methods
- Script analysis
- Character analysis
- Play rehearsal and performance
- Set, prop, costume, and make-up/hair design
- Stage management, lighting, sound
Learning Outcomes:
- Use the vocabulary of the One-Act Play within period styles and genres. (1-2)
- Employ acting methods for specific period styles and genres. (1-6)
- Develop characters with body movements, voice skills, and language specific to period style and genre. ( 1-7)
- Design costumes set and props, make-up and hair for performance. (7)
- Perform the One-Act Play in a competition and/or performance venue. (6)
- Evaluate the contribution of different period styles and genres in the theatre arts. (1-5)
- Design lighting and sound within period style and genre for performance. (8)
- Develop stage management and directing skills for performance. (8)
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