Spring 2010

The Actor's Instrument

Listed in: Theater and Dance, as THDA-37

Faculty

Peter T. Lobdell (Section 01)

Description

Technical issues of the body, voice, will, and imagination for the actor; exercises and readings in acting theory. Introduction of techniques to foster physical and emotional concentration, will and imaginative freedom. Exploration of Chekhov psycho-physical work, Hagen object exercises, Spolin and Johnstone improvisation formats, sensory and image work, mask and costume exercises, and neutral dialogues. The complex interweaving of the actor’s and the character’s intention/action in rehearsal and performance is the constant focus of the class. Three two-hour class meetings per week.  

Requisite: Theater and Dance 13.  Spring semester.  Resident Artist Lobdell.

THDA 37 - L/D

Section 01
Tu 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM WEBS 122
Th 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM WEBS 122

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2013, Spring 2016