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Acting I (273-1-20)

Instructors

Gail Shapiro
847/491-3262
70 Arts Circle Drive - Room 5-196

Meeting Info

Wirtz 101 Performnce Black Box: Mon, Wed 9:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

The objectives of this class 1) help the student develop awareness of all aspects of being human, including but not limited to, impulse, feeling and action 2) introduce the student to basic concepts in creating a role through the exploration of the actor 3) introduce the student to the basic concepts of acting within the framework of a scene and 4) develop the student's connection to the world around him/her in order to bring that awareness to his/her artistic endeavors.

Registration Requirements

Acting sequence students only

The nine quarter acting sequence is carefully designed so that the lessons of each course provide the skills and experience needed for success in the following quarter. Should a student miss any individual quarter, for whatever reason, permission to continue the sequence is at the sole discretion of the instructor.

Class Materials (Required)

There will be some plays needed for purchase and appropriate attire for movement. $1-25

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.
Add Consent: Department Consent Required