Course Outline

• Improvisation
• V-O-T-E - an approach to character development
• Pantomime
• Voiceover - vocal acting
• Choreography

Course Objectives

Students will:

• create and perform a script spontaneously based on information provided
• analyze and portray a scripted character for motivation, movement, and communication patterns
• design and present a complete scene without words based on an instrumental piece of music
• demonstrate vocal mastery by creating and performing a scene for radio
• work as a team to create a performance for the general public
• explain how theatre can be used as a community communication medium

Grading Policy

The grading of the course will consist of the cumulative points earned for various activities. These activities include

• performance of improvisation show
• performance of one-act festival
• performance of improv show
• performance of main stage show
• performance of voiceover project
• written and oral evaluations of performance
• quizzes and tests
• other activities as needed