A beginning course in the exploration of the sources of voice and movement and the process of developing individual expression and strength. Required of all theatre majors and directed primarily toward preparation for stage work, this course is a valuable elective for all majors. This course is offered on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only.

TPP 2100 Beginning Acting . . . . . 3(3,0)

Introduction to the process of acting: preparation, understanding, analysis, interaction and expression. Work is directed toward bringing a character to life on the stage and communicating this life and relationships with others to an audience. Intended for those with little or no acting experience.

TPP 3140 Acting: Realism . . . . . 3(2,2)

Basic realistic acting techniques applied to the increased demands of writers like Chekov, Ibsen, etc. Scene study. Text analysis. Critiques. Prerequisite: TPP 1282, TPP 3150.

TPP 3150 Acting: Scene Study . . . . . 3(2,2)

Continued work on acting basics emphasizing scene study of contemporary writers, exercises, critiques, discussion. Prerequisite: TPP 2100, permission.

TPP 3190 Rehearsal and Performance I . . . . . 1(0,3)

Production involvement in any area of theatre performance. Performance may include acting, directing, technical production, design, theatre management. Open to non majors only. No more than 4 sh may be earned in TPP 3190 3193 sequence. Note: University Theatre participation does not require registration for coursework. Enrollment permission granted after consultation with instructor in department.

TPP 3191 Rehearsal and Performance II . . . . . 1(1,0)

Continuation of TPP 3190.

TPP 3192 Rehearsal and Performance III . . . . . 1(1,0)

Continuation of TPP 3191.

TPP 3193 Rehearsal and Performance IV . . . . . 1(1,0)

Continuation of TPP 3192.

TPP 3260 Acting for the Camera . . . . . 3(2,2)

Adapting the craft of acting to the needs of the TV or film camera. Work in a studio on scenes, daytime serials, commercials. Prerequisite: TPP 2100.

TPP 3310 Play Directing . . . . . 3(2,2)

Directing for stage. Lectures and discussions followed by practical application of procedures. Prerequisite: Acting and related courses and permission of instructor.

TPP 3711 Voice and the Actor . . . . . 1(1,1)

Using the natural voice to express the range and subtlety of character in both prose and verse drama. Exploration of the voice as part of the total acting gesture.

TPP 4141 Acting: Styles I . . . . . 3(2,2)

Developing the actor's historical imagination in order to create characters in plays from Restoration, French farce, Theatre of the Absurd, etc. Prerequisite: TPP 1282, TPP 3150, or permission.

TPP 4143 Acting: Styles II . . . . . 3(2,2)

Emphasis on creating roles using extensive study in plays requiring skill with language. Shakespeare, Greek theatre, etc. Scene study. Test analysis and research. Prerequisite: TPP 1282, TPP3150, or permission

TPP 4600 Play Writing . . . . . 3(3,0)

Technique of play construction; practice in writing plays. Opportunity for reading production of plays of merit.

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