FYSE1222A-S25
Playing the Part
Playing the Part: Text Analysis and the Revelation of Character
In this seminar we will apply the actor’s techniques of text analysis and character development to the study of dramatic literature in the hopes that these tools can illuminate the texts in ways conventional approaches might not. This is not a performance class nor is acting experience a prerequisite. We will read six plays, and, using the technical tenets of Stanislavsky-based method acting, chart the characters’ progress through the script. We will watch plays on film, and travel to see a professional production. 3 hrs. sem.
In this seminar we will apply the actor’s techniques of text analysis and character development to the study of dramatic literature in the hopes that these tools can illuminate the texts in ways conventional approaches might not. This is not a performance class nor is acting experience a prerequisite. We will read six plays, and, using the technical tenets of Stanislavsky-based method acting, chart the characters’ progress through the script. We will watch plays on film, and travel to see a professional production. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Location:
- Mahaney Center for the Arts 232(MAC 232)
- Schedule:
- 9:45am-11:00am on Tuesday, Thursday at MAC 232 (Feb 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025)
1:10pm-2:00pm on Friday at (Feb 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025) - Type:
- Seminar
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Alexander Draper
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- ART CW LIT NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22484
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1222
- Section Identifier:
- A