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The work moves into advanced improvisational work, character and script analysis of more complex and emotional modern texts, and investigates the
specific problems of various styles through practical work on Shakespeare and other classical playwrights. Classes in fencing and Stage Combat, jazz movement,
musical theatre, Alexander Technique, advanced speech/voice and acting for the camera support these investigations.
The first presentation takes place in February and is presented to friends and family. It represents materials from the Singing and Movement classes. In the spring of the second year, the students prepare the Annual Showcase. In this showcase, the students serve as writers, producers, and performers in the presentation of short audition material for professional agents, managers, directors, and casting diretors as a way of introducing themselves to the professional entertainment world. The second year culminates in the application of performance techniques in a public presentation. Programs vary from scene nights to one-act plays to three-act plays and are rehearsed from three to six weeks. Each of the productions is costumed and the stage sets built by students under professional designers. Acting Techniques II Practice Lab (414 hours) Advanced improvisational technique, interpretation and characterization applied in scenes and plays, and performace techniques. Scenes and plays, classic and modern, covering a variety of styles are studied and/or rehearsed from three to five weeks. Rehearsal and Performance (120 hours) Culmination of training under the direction and guidance of a professional director resulting in a public performance. Script and Style (24 hours) Investigation of historical theatre style through scripts and videotaped performances, providing the actor with examples of practical solutions to style and character problems. Acting Shakespeare (41 hours) The special problems inherent in dealing with performances in Shakespeare verse as it relates to the young actor. Voice and Speech II (103 hours) Advanced training, including the speaking of classical drama and poetry, with special attention to the problems of meter and meaning in Shakespeare. Singing Technique II (156 hours) Continued investigation of singing technique with the emphasis on solo preparation and interpretation. Rehearsal leading to presentation of singing performance work. Audition techniques for the musical theatre. Jazz Dance (90 hours) The objective of the course is to add another dimension to the student's training in movement with techniques which would apply to contemporary musical theatre. Ballet II (90 hours) Continued preparation of the body as an expressive instrument with the addition of character, style and more dramatic elements. Stage Combat (52 hours) Techniques for unarmed combat in physical acting class. Single rapier Technique. Make-up (12 hours) Basic technique of theatrical make-up. Acting for the Camera (30 hours) An introduction to the basics of film and television. Professional Preparation In addition to the regular classes, the Second Year students are mentored and advised by professional guests and the faculty, in the areas of marketing, auditions, showcases and other techniques related to seeking employment in the various fields of theatre, film and television. Curriculum -- Certificate Program Second Year Acting Techniques: 414 hours Rehearsal and Performance: 120 hours Script and Style: 24 hours Acting Shakespeare: 41 hours Voice and Speech: 103 hours Singing Technique: 156 hours Jazz Dance: 90 hours Ballet: 90 hours Stage Combat: 52 hours Make-up: 12 hours Alexander Technique: 78 hours Acting for the Camera: 30 hours Second Year Total: (32 weeks) 1,210 hours Total in Two Year Program: (64 weeks) 2,220 hours |
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