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Acting for Camera – 26155 – s (A) This course is
designed to acquaint the student with principles and
techniques of acting in front of the camera.
Performances are videotaped and analyzed in order to
help the student understand the practical application of
on-camera performance, while providing knowledge and
experience in television and film production. Students
will study and perform various styles and genres of
film, television, and video performance in order to
familiarize themselves with the technical demands of
on-camera performance.
Acting for Singers – 26144 – y (V) Designed to
introduce basic acting exercises in order to acquaint
the voice student with various techniques they can rely
on to perform a musical role on stage, or to simply hone
their interpretive skills. The student will learn
relaxation techniques, theatre games, and basic
improvisation in order to gain self-confidence and poise
in front of an audience.
Acting Technique I – 26031 – y (A, MT) This
class begins familiarizing students with specific
techniques and methods used in the acting world. In
Acting Tech I students will begin the basics of text
analysis, scene breakdown into beats and arcs,
characterization, intentions and actions.
Act Tech IIA – 26034 – y (A, MT) The goal of
this class series is to help our student actors master
different acting methods each year. From there the
student can find what works for them and place that
technique in their toolbox, thereby building a
sophisticated and specific personal acting method by the
end of four years. In Acting IIA students will work from
Michael Shurtleff’s Audition to establish a basic acting
philosophy and technique.
Act Tech IIB – 26036 – y (A, MT) This course
is designed for students to further explore the acting
process through acting exercises, improvisation,
memorization, movement, and scene development. The
course includes development of interpersonal
communication skills, leadership qualities, and
commitment to the ensemble.
Act Tech III – 26032 – y (A, MT) This course
is designed for students to explore the acting process
through acting exercises, improvisation, memorization,
movement, and scene development in order for the student
to improve technique and emotional capabilities, and to
be able to begin to take risks onstage..
Act Tech IV – 26038 – y (by audition) An
advanced acting class for seniors. Students will study
acting theory and the influence of Stanislavski on
classic and contemporary American Theatre. Cold reading,
monologues, audition technique, scene work (emphasis on
Ibsen, Chekhov, Miller, Williams, Inge, etc.), and an
introduction to the theories of Strasberg, Meisner, and
Stella Adler.
Acting Studio I – 26074 – s (A) A laboratory
class for actors, focusing on specific acting theory,
playwright, or aspect of theatre for in-depth study (at
the discretion of the instructor). Scene work and
ensemble technique is emphasized.
Audition I – 26078 – s (A) This course is
designed to acquaint the student with auditioning
materials and practical auditioning techniques. This
course incorporates the exploration of varieties of
theoretical audition scenarios, as well as building a
personal repertoire of age and gender-appropriate
materials, tailored to the individual. Professional
deportment, discipline, and conduct will be emphasized.
Alternative Theatre – 26005 – s (A) A study of
plays, playwrights, and theatrical trends in the areas
of avant-garde, expressionism, and theatre of the
absurd. Focus on theatrical context, performance style,
notable plays and theatre artists, and non-traditional
theatrical expression.
Bus of Biz – 26054 – s (A, MT, V) This course
is designed to acquaint the student with various aspects
of a career in the performing arts. Students will
analyze various sectors of the entertainment industry;
learn about headshots, resumes, agents, unions,
managers, trade papers, the casting process,
professional deportment and conduct. Information
regarding local and national producing organizations,
internships, submissions and training programs will be
presented.
Intro to Directing – 26080 – s (A) An
introduction to the fundamentals of play direction,
including play selection, conceptualization and
aesthetics, casting, character analysis, blocking,
communication with collaborators, design elements,
rehearsal and performance.
Improvisation I – 26090 – s (A) This course
will lay the foundation for the art of improvisation.
Focus will be on character development, scene
development, and environment.
Intermediate Improv – 26091 – s (A) Students
will hone skills required to be a successful
improvisational actor. Various aspects of improv will be
addressed, including rules, communication, spontaneity,
teamwork, commitment, and scene development. Also,
physical aspects of performance including breath work,
projection, and movement.
Intro Jazz Vocal – 26153 – s (MT, V) An
introduction to jazz singing including the history of
the art form and an understanding of style,
improvisation, scat singing, theory, material selection,
preparation, and performance. Each student will compile
a repertoire suited to his or her abilities.
Elements of Music Theory – 26170 – y (MT, V)
Students will study the principles of melody, harmony
and form. This course prepares the student for further
study in theory and musicianship. Pitch, rhythm
notation, the keyboard and major scales will be
introduced. The course will also offer an introduction
to sight singing and ear training.
Musical Theatre Audition I – 26046 – s (MT, V)
Exploration and practice of auditioning for the musical
theatre. This course will introduce the student to
various techniques, audition scenarios, practical
application of principles, the building of a personal
repertoire, and building self-confidence. Professional
deportment, discipline, and conduct will be emphasized.
Musical Theatre History – 26012 – s (MT, V)
This course is designed to strengthen the breadth and
knowledge of the performer and future musical theatre
artist. A study of composers, lyricists, directors,
performing artists, choreographers, producers, and
historical trends and styles leading up to, and
including, 20th and 21st century musical theatre.
Musical Theatre Studio I – 26123 – s (MT) This
course enables students to study, rehearse, and perform
scenes from the world of musical theater. Techniques and
knowledge gained from all other courses will be utilized
in order to familiarize the student with various styles,
composers, productions and characters in a hands-on
approach to performance material. The student will gain
experience in selecting, rehearsing, and performing
ensemble, partnered, and solo selections.
Musical Theatre Voice I – 26022 – y (MT) This
class series looks at the specific demands made on the
singing voice in musicals, and begins establishing a
vocal technique to help the student meet these
requirements safely and securely. MT Voice I is the
launching pad from which the student’s singing voice is
introduced. Through exercises building technique and
practice with repertoire, teachers will aid each singer
in creating a solid base from which their voice will
soar.
MT Voice II – 26024 – y (MT) Continues the
development of the student’s singing voice. Degrees of
difficulty in exercises and repertoire are increased to
further build technique, range and stamina.
MT Voice III – 26026 – y (MT) This class looks
at the specific demands made on the singing voice in
musicals, and begins establishing a vocal technique to
help the student meet these requirements safely and
securely. MT Voice III continues the development of the
student’s singing voice. Degrees of difficulty in
exercises and repertoire are increased to further build
technique, range and stamina.
MT Voice IV – 26030 – y (MT) This class series
looks at the specific demands made on the singing voice
in musicals, and begins establishing a vocal technique
to help the student meet these requirements safely and
securely. MT Voice IV continues the development of the
student’s singing voice. Degrees of difficulty in
exercises and repertoire are increased to further build
technique, range and stamina
Music Evolution I – 26060 – s (V) Students
will learn and practice the origins of “performed” music
from early historical periods through the world of early
opera. The goal of this class series is to familiarize
students with the fundamental works and style of each
culture and school of music in order to gain
understanding and experience in the original sources
upon which much of today’s staged music is based.
Intro Operetta – 27020 – s (MT, V) This course
reviews key composers and stylistic traits from the
birth of opera through the development of operetta. The
course combines performance and music appreciation and
will include preparation and performance of music from
historical sources which helped to shape operetta.
Playreading & Analysis – 26094 – s (A) The
study and performance of theatrical literature from all
periods and styles. Students will increase practical
knowledge and experience in playwriting by examining
structure in stage texts and scene work.
Intro Pop Vocal – 26150 – s (MT, V) This is a
performance-oriented class that will explore pop music
from the 1950s to the present. Styles covered include
R&B, Rock, & Pop from contemporary commercial music.
Solo, duet, and ensemble work will be included, as well
as instruction in musicality, basic theory, phrasing,
diction, projection, microphone and performance
technique. Course culminates in public performance.
Pop Vocal II -- (need #) – s (MT, V) This is a
performance-oriented class that builds on techniques
learned in Pop Vocal I. Styles covered include R&B,
Rock, & Pop from contemporary commercial music. Solo,
duet, and ensemble work will be included, as well as
instruction in songwriting and examination of
contemporary popular music. Course culminates in public
performance.
Recording Tech – 26068 – s (MT, V) This is a
laboratory course providing students with practical
experience in a professional recording situation.
Students will study basic technology and terminology
used in live recording sessions, learn microphone
technique, prepare for and practice recording projects,
and get hands-on experience in studio performance in
order to understand the technical aspects that go into
creating a recording.
Intro Shakespeare Comedy – 26018 – s (A) A
study of the theatrical conventions and trends,
historical context and cultural influences resulting in
the comedic plays of Shakespeare. Coursework will
include scene study, play reading, lecture and
comparative study of productions and performers.
Intro Shakespeare Drama – 26017 – s (A) A
study of the theatrical conventions and trends,
historical context and cultural influences resulting in
the dramatic plays of Shakespeare. Coursework will
include scene study, play reading, lecture and
comparative study of productions and performers.
Stage Combat I – 26016 – s (A, MT) Stage
combat comes in many forms and plays some role in nearly
all staged and filmed works. Combat I will study
techniques and styles of all forms of non-armed stage
combat.
Intermediate Stage Combat – s (A, MT) Stage
combat comes in many forms and plays some role in nearly
all staged and filmed works. Combat II will study
techniques and styles of all forms of -armed stage
combat. Prerequisite: Stage Combat I (unarmed)
Stage Dialects – 26014 – s (A) Students will
study specific dialects (Standard British, Cockney,
Irish, Southern, others) and learn the International
Phonetic Alphabet in order to help identify sounds and
pronounce them correctly.
Beginning Stage Movement – 26096 –s (A, MT, V)
An introduction to physical awareness, relaxation
techniques, physical warm-ups, stage presence and
building physical self-confidence as applied to
performance. Exploration of various styles of physical
expression and the creation of physical characteristics;
physical interpretation of emotion.
Styles of Acting – 26092 – s (A) The goal of
this class series is to familiarize students with the
fundamental works and style of each culture in order to
gain understanding and experience in the original
sources upon which much of today’s theatre and film are
based. Students will be exposed to the works and styles
of the Greek, Renaissance (Commedia Dell’Arte),
Elizabethan (Shakespeare), France (Moliere), and English
Restoration periods.
Theatre Crafts – 26040 – s (A, MT, V) Students
will explore behind-the-scenes components of theatrical
production. Overview of production and design crafts;
design; theatrical etiquette and practices; careers and
theatrical hierarchy; local and national production
organizations; vocabulary.
Theatre Lab – 26009 – s (A) This
performance-oriented course is an introduction to some
main disciplines of theatre, such as directing,
playwriting, and design. Students will learn to
structure words and ideas into dialogue, stage the
scenes, and create surrounding elements to achieve a
fully realized piece of theatre. Content varies with
each class (at discretion of instructor), and culminates
in a performance project.
Th Lab FTV – 26000 – s (A) This
performance-oriented course is an introduction to some
main disciplines of film, such as working with
directors, camera blocking, and film acting technique.
Students work in collaboration with student directors
from the Film & TV conservatory in a workshop
environment.
Th Lab KND – 26001 – s (by audition) Rehearsal
workshop for students who successfully audition and are
accepted into the musical theatre performance group Kids
Next Door
Th Lab UP – 26003 – s (by audition) Rehearsal
workshop for students who successfully audition and are
accepted into the acapella vocal performance group
Unplugged
Vocal Ensemble – 26102 – y (V) The study and
performance of choral literature from all musical
periods and styles, including classical works,
spirituals, folk songs, musical comedy, contemporary
jazz, pop, seasonal music, and other appropriate
materials. Emphasis on vocal techniques and music
reading, ensemble collaboration, and application of
performance techniques for concert presentations.
Material learned in class will culminate in a public
concert performed each semester.
Voice Technique I/II – 26065 – y (V) The goal
of this course is to provide a solid foundation from
which the student can meet the challenges of developing
an instrument that will serve them securely throughout
their career. This course introduces principles and
physical techniques of singing, in order to build the
instrument and protect it. Emphasis on breathing,
diction, and tone production as well as building
self-confidence through class performance.
Voice Tech III/IV – 26069 – y (V) This course
will review and build upon concepts introduced in Voice
Technique I/II. Phonetic diction, advanced study of
vocal production, and the physiology of the vocal
instrument will be studied. Students will begin to
develop their own "style" and concentrate on individual
progress in developing their vocal instrument through
the study, rehearsal, and performance of modern music.
Intro Voice/Speech – 26021 – y (A) To begin
building an instrument that will serve the student on
stage, this class will establish vocal techniques for
speaking through the use of proper warm-up exercises,
breath control, diction, and tone production. |
