THEA 310 - Actor Training: Body Work

Credits: 4

This course is an introduction to movement training for the actor and focuses on physical communication through physical action. The class will also investigate “self-use” in areas of breathing and alignment, personal habit and body language in order to recognize and eliminate unnecessary tensions and habitual physical patterns, and thereby free the actor to respond creatively. Students will explore the foundations of movement: time, space, and energy as they inspire movement through creative impulse. Group and individual exercises will involve dynamic relaxation, rhythm, image, gesture and intention. The course also incorporates exercises to apply imaginative physical responses and movement work to characters and scenes. Reading and writing assignments included. Please note: Students who received less than a C in THEA 207 or 208 must petition to and receive permission from the Acting/Directing Committee for a waiver in order to enroll in this course. Students who received less than a C+ in any of the following courses: THEA 308, 307 or any 389 performance class must petition to and receive permission from the Acting/Directing Committee for a waiver in order to enroll in this course. Prerequisite: THEA 207 or 208 or consent of instructor. Students are encouraged to take this course. Repeatable.