Langue orale et théâtre / Theater and Language

This course aims at developing ease, fluidity, and efficiency in oral expression through the medium of theater. By interpreting characters in short contemporary plays, students work both on phonetic and intonative accuracy and on their body language. All those who engage in public speaking (teachers especially) will find dramatic training invaluable in improving the quality of their voice, of their posture, and generally in making them feel more comfortable when addressing an audience. Daily work includes vocal, breathing, and other exercises in addition to rehearsing scenes that will be performed in a public show toward the end of the summer session.