THEA 306 - Acting 3: Advanced Scene Study - African-American and Latino Playwrights

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
African American Studies
Next Offered: Spring 2012
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU
In this class, we will work on and explore scenes written by African-American and Latino playwrights such as Lynn Knottage, August Wilson, Suzanne Lori-Parks, Jose Rivera, Ntozake Shange, Nilo Cruz, and Alice Childress. While staging scenes, students will develop their method of acting as well as discuss the issue of cultural awareness on the actor’s process–specifically, what role race and culture play in the shaping of character and relationship. Student assignments include reading plays, writing in a journal, as well as performing scenes.

 
Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: J. Emeka
Consent of the Instructor Required? Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: THEA 200.