Acting II (Theater 233)
Required Texts: An Actor Prepares by Constantin
Stanislavski (available in the bookstore and on hard reserve in
the library)
Two chapters from Stella Adler on Ibsen, Strindberg, and
Chekov (Avaliable on electronic reserve)
Learning Outcomes:
- To understand and apply many of the acting theories,
principles, and disiplines developed by Stanislavski, Hagen,
Adler, and others: objectives, actions, obstacles, given
circumstances, focus, movement, balance, improvisation, text
analysis, communication, and much more
- To begin to develop the actor's instrument (focus will be
on the body)
- To become aware of personal habits, perceptions, and fears
that might limit the student's ability to create
- To learn how to take direction and criticism with grace
Student's Responsibilities
- To be prepared
- To wear comfortable, flexible clothing that you don't mind getting
dirty
- To bring all pertinent materials to class such as texts, props,
homework, etc.
- To come with a healthy, positive attitude that supports fellow
students and the learning enviroment
- To participate fully with an open mind and a sense of humor
- To be responsible for one's own physical needs (allergies, injuries,
etc.), to adjust exercises as needed and to inform the instructor of the
specifics of these needs.