THR 401 Acting / Meisner III
In Meisner III, the final stage of the Meisner technique, students are introduced to text analysis and character work through scenes and monologues. Students are taught a wide range of effective, practicable tools (such as As ifs, Tool/Tactics, Essential Actions & Literal Actions, Thoughtful Text Analysis, Researching Techniques, and Personalization) to craft performances that are truthful, emotionally resonant, and richly nuanced regardless of genre and style. Through this final stage of the Meisner work, students develop the tools and the confidence to create detailed and compelling performances whilst adapting to specific acting challenges such as genre, direction, and independent problem solving such as staging, blocking, and working with props. This prepares students to be open, receptive, and respectful when working professionally with other theater practitioners of different disciplines and backgrounds. (2 Credits)
Prerequisite
( THR101 AND THR201 AND THR301 )