How American Vaudeville Gave Rise to Physical Comedy

2 units · Undergraduate lower division (0-99)

Studio, three to four hours. Designed to build confidence and ease in advanced performance skills. Exploration of the art of physical comedy through the lens of American Vaudeville traditions, acts, and performers. Examination of the importance of rhythm, timing, delivery, speech, and body language in American comedy. Emphasis on imagination, physical improvisation, and the integration of diverse art forms such as stunts, music, dance, storytelling, clowning, and tumbling. P/NP or letter grading.