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PFA 100: Introduction To
Stanislavsky
2 credits
The aim of the first year is to develop self-awareness and to discover the actor's potential - to diagnose strengths and weaknesses and to begin to break down bad acting habits. The focus of the exercise works will include improvisation, theater games, and ensemble building techniques. (Learning Goals:CO;Distribution Reqs:Arts)
Learning Goals
0192-100: INTRODUCTION TO STANISLAVSKIStudents will:1) develop self-awareness and discover the actor's potential;2) diagnose strengths and weaknesses and to begin to break down bad acting habits; 3) learn multiple techniques for physicalization, which will help aid connection to the whole body in acting work;4) learn techniques for working effectively in a group/ensemble process; 5) be exposed to new ways of approaching text work through abstract movement and physical translation exercises and assignments;6) become proficient in Stanislavski’s vocabulary for acting as a foundation for all acting work;7) read a number of contemporary plays in order to educate themselves in styles of contemporary theatre. noting plays and monologues for use for future scene work and auditions; 8) be encouraged toward an effective work ethic and a constructive attitude towards training for the theatre.
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Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
Introduction To Stanislavsky |
0192-100-001 |
S. Tarkow |
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Mon/Wed |
11:00 am - 12:45 pm |
GC - PAC 064 |
2 |
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