THEA 507Int. Acting II: Meisner Tech.

Catalog

Students will engage in the creation, presentation and analysis of a series of prepared structured improvisations. This sequence of exercises, and their applications, are rooted in the core objectives, principles and teachings of Sanford Meisner; all of which form the basis of The Meisner Technique. The class focuses on the truth of the actor's behavior, paring away what is unnecessary, helping the actor achieve an un-self-conscious revelation of their inner life, responding moment to moment off of their partner and strengthening their imagination. Exercises are prepared outside of class. The course includes reading and writing assignments. This class is Repeatable. Please note: Students who received less than a C+ in any of the following courses: THEA 308, 310, 311 or any 389 performance class must petition to and receive permission from the Acting/Directing Committee for a waiver in order to enroll in this course. Prerequisite: THEA 308. Students are encouraged to take THEA 310 or THEA 311 concurrently with this course.