Theatre and Drama | Fundamentals of Acting
T120 | 4599-4615 | McGibbon
This course offers:
*an introduction to basic physical, vocal, and imaginative
skills for the beginning actor
*a constant demonstration of the cooperative process of acting
*an introduction to evaluating effective acting choices by
attendance at IU Theatre productions
*learning to play an action.
TEXTS: Robert Cohen: Acting One
David Mamet: Goldberg Street
Book of Acting Scenes - TBA
PAPERS: two Actor Response papers based on viewing of IU Theatre
EXAMS: Mid-term and Final Scene and Analysis
OTHER: Preparation and presentation of two major scenes: one from
Goldberg Street and the other from a contemporary American play.
These require rehearsal outside of class.
Regular attendance, punctuality, and active participation are vitally
important for success in this course.