Actors Craft

Catalog description

Actor’s Craft I is an introduction to the craft of acting, specifically designed for directors. In a laboratory setting, directing students will step into the role of the actor themselves and participate in exercises that focus on the fundamentals of acting and what it means to live truthfully, moment to moment, in imaginary circumstances, with purpose and intention. Throughout the course, students will gain experiential knowledge of the actor’s process and thereby gain an understanding of how to better communicate and collaborate with actors as directors. Beginning text and character analysis, from the actor’s point of view, as well as the basics of casting and auditioning will also be covered.