Advanced Acting

The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course. Semester Class 

Establishing a Positive Performance Space 

• Develop and practice exercises in relaxation, focus, trust, and playfulness 
• Develop and practice the art of being a positive audience member 
• Develop and practice the art of tactful criticism 

Audition Workshop 

• Review types of auditions 
• Identify and practice the process of preparing an audition 

Develop Characterization Techniques 

• Develop and practice characterization skills that lead to character choice and discovery 
• Develop and practice observation skills to advance character development 
• Develop character histories 
• Develop and practice objective, obstacle, tactic, inner monologue, and subtext 

Develop Script Analysis Techniques 

• Research, discuss and analyze author’s intent and dramatic structure 
• Analyze and break down a script into units, beats, objectives, and super objectives. 

Develop Scripted Performances 

• Read and analyze scripts for performance 
• Develop a character history for a scripted performance 
• Develop, perform, and critique a partner scene