Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

The student will: 

• Choose and perform character role from dramatic literature and prepare it for performance with a partner
• Perform scenes for the class as required by the course
• Attend a live performance and critique it
• Demonstrate understanding of the preparation of a role

Assessment may include:

1. Scene performance and critique
2. Character biography
3. In-class activities
4. Quizzes over text
5. Play critique
6. Short assignment performances

THEMES:

1. Appropriate use of relaxation and concentration
2. Analysis of script in preparation of a role
3. Application of classical acting style
4. Critical analysis
5. Team work
6. Application of directing skills
7. Use of performance skills to audition

SKILLS: 

1.0  STYLIZED ACTING SCENES

1.1  Locate classical scene (over 100 years old) 

1.2  Use appropriate movement and diction 

1.3  Interpret/critique classical character

2.0  SCRIPT/CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

2.1  Memorize assigned/chosen scenes  

2.2  Develop blocking for scenes  

2.3  Rehearse with partner in preparation for performance  

2.4  Practice cold reading techniques   

3.0  PERFORMANCES  

3.1  Portray a developed character  

3.2  Use the voice with projection and articulation  

3.3  Display blocking choices consistent with the script  

3.4  Demonstrate the partnership aspects of a scene (give-and-take)  

3.5  Accept criticism and praise 

4.0  PHYSICAL AND VOCAL WORK

4.1 Demonstrate a physical and vocal warm-up routine 

4.2 Apply projection and articulation techniques in a scene 

4.3 Determine necessary vigorous physical activity and apply rehearsal techniques 

5.0  AUDITIONING

5.1  Develop skills to use in auditions (commercial and/or theatrical) for performances with learned criteria  

5.2  Produce a commercial/theatrical resume  

5.3  Develop audition material appropriate to event