THR 367 - Intermediate Acting: Stanislavski’s Psycho-Physical Technique

Course unit(s): 1
Prerequisite or corequisite: THR 250 Acting Process

This intermediate course is intended for those actors who are interested in going deeper in realist scene study. Our focus will be on the psycho-physical technique of Stanislavski, with its emphasis on exploring the behavior of a character. Students will be given intentionally challenging scenes from realist playwrights such as Chekhov, Ibsen, and Kushner as an arena in which to practice Stanislavski’s techniques for creating rich, three dimensional characters through a deep investment in the moment to moment doing on stage. Students will work primarily on two-person scenes, but some attention will also be given to ensemble scenes and creating a sense of community on stage.