DRMA 251 - Intermediate Acting I

• Demonstrate an ability to exhibit a wide range of characterizations/emotions.
• Display an ability to play against “type”.
• Exhibit diminishing self-consciousness and increasing self-confidence in live performance tasks.
• Define and apply standard terminology of the acting profession.
• Analyze and interpret a wider variety of textual materials and theatrical genres for performance.
• Demonstrate an increasing mastery of effective audition techniques.
• Demonstrate an ability to control personal “tendencies/habits” while employing proper techniques of vocal and physical expression necessary for live performance.
• Evidence respect for the differing talents and abilities of other artists/performers.

1. Monologue and scene work with an emphasis on varying genres of theatrical performance.
2. Classical
3. Renaissance
4. Romantic
5. Avant-Garde
6. How to prepare for an audition including singing and movement techniques
7. Issues relating to the professional theatrical environment