DRA 312 Acting-II: Physical Comedy
This course will center upon physical styles of theatre, including clowning, farce, satire, and commedia dell'arte. Study is based in the theories and practice of such teachers as Vsevelod Meyerhold (biomechanics), Jacques LeCoq (neutral mask and corporeal clowning), Keith Johnstone and Libby Appel (mask characterization), Ruth Zapora and Eugenio Barba. Students should emerge from this class with a stronger understanding of the ways in which physicality and character are linked, and practical training in the use of masks.
Prerequisite
DRA 117 or permission of the instructor.