Offers lecture and practice in the specific skills necessary for the production of an experimental play. Students are exposed to plays that approach the non-traditional theatrical experience including multimedia, impressionism, expressionism, surrealism, improvisation, performance art, and absurdism. Students are provided opportunities in the areas of acting, assistant directing, stage management, publicity, and house management.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Artistic Movements and their Influence on Experimental Theatre
Describe the various artistic styles that influence experimental theatre.
- Production Approaches to Experimental Theatre
Identify production techniques utilized in various styles of experimental theatre.
- Audition Approaches to Experimental Theatre
Apply a variety of styles and theories to an audition.
- Rehearsing and Performing an Experimental Play
Rehearse and perform an experimental play.
- Stage Management, Publicity, House Management and Assistant Directing
Select a non-performance area of specialization such as stage management, publicity, house management or assistant directing.
Assessment and Requirements
- A midterm exam.
- A final exam.
- Three performance evaluations.