DRAMA 35 Classical and Shakespearean Acting

Units: 3
Prerequisites: DRAMA 31 Acting I: Introduction to Acting, with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is a continued exploration of the theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. Emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through textual and character analysis, monologues, and scenes using Shakespearean and other classical texts. The student will examine the approach to structure and meter of verse as well as the voice and movement needs to demystify the approach to styles of acting used in classical theatre from the Greeks through the Restoration. (CSU)