FPA 229 - Introduction to Classical Acting

An introduction to classical styles of acting. Plays and other writings from the Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, Medieval, Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Restoration eras and the 18th century will be explored. Concern with actor as creative instrument, basic techniques of stage movement. Required attendance at NYC theatre event. Reports and performance final.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered in the Spring Semester