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Theatre
Description: This course helps actors feel more comfortable, strong and versatile in their primary instrument -- the body. Class begins with a somatic warm-up that energizes, aligns, stretches, and strengthens. The aim is to release habitual tension and increase physical awareness. After warming up, actors explore various techniques to embody emotion, imagination, and intention. The semester includes three sections: Russian Movement for the Actor, Other Training Methodologies, Preparation for Physical Theatre Performance. Major assignments include: The Physical Monologue, The Physical Scene, Creating Full-Bodied Character, and Moving as an Ensemble. By the end of the semester, students walk away with greater awareness, ease, and strength in their own unique instrument. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Theatre
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
TH 414 - Movement For Actors
Description: This course helps actors feel more comfortable, strong and versatile in their primary instrument -- the body. Class begins with a somatic warm-up that energizes, aligns, stretches, and strengthens. The aim is to release habitual tension and increase physical awareness. After warming up, actors explore various techniques to embody emotion, imagination, and intention. The semester includes three sections: Russian Movement for the Actor, Other Training Methodologies, Preparation for Physical Theatre Performance. Major assignments include: The Physical Monologue, The Physical Scene, Creating Full-Bodied Character, and Moving as an Ensemble. By the end of the semester, students walk away with greater awareness, ease, and strength in their own unique instrument. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.