THEA 2280

Acting in Physical Theatre

The study of foundational principles and techniques for increasing physical presence for the stage. Students are submerged in a condensed version of year one of Jacques Lecoqs pedagogy of movement-based creative theatre. Advancing from the premise that a gesture could say more than 1000 words, students are moved from silence to voice, from the elemental to the animal, from neutral to character. Students learn and apply a set of analytical and problem-solving skills, oral communication proficiencies, and practice and collaboration.

Units: 3.0