Fundamentals for the Singer-Actor

1.0 credits

Offered in the fall semester. Offered to Graduate students only. This course explores specific forms in lyric theater through study, exercise and execution (the recitative, the aria, scene work, opera, musical theater). Stage terminology, exploration of acting methods, analyzing text, character development, monologues. Exercises exploring body awareness (self & group) and techniques that aid coordinated movement within an ensemble. Can be used as elective credit. It is strongly encouraged that graduates students register for this class during their first semester.