Acting Theories 1

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Subject guarantor:

Mary Carmel ANGIOLILLO

Name of lecturer(s):

Mary Carmel ANGIOLILLO

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Students gain familiarity with a variety of techniques useful for working with actors. Students understand acting as an art form having many valid approaches, sharing fundamental principles.

Mode of study:

In-class exercises, lecture, occasionally examples of acting styles are screened.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

The class is limited to 22 students. It is necessary to come to the information session for the class at the start of the semester, in order to insure your place in the class.

Course contents:

A survey of important approaches to acting. Students will look at theories and techniques from acting teachers such as Stanislavski, Meyerhold, Lecoq, Brecht, Grotowski, Brook, the Method Teachers and Improvisation Gurus.

Recommended or required reading:

Twentieth Century Actor Training, Ed. Allison Hodge (Routledge, NY 2000)

Acting (RE) Considered, Ed. Phillip Zarrilli (Routledge, 2002)

More than a Method. Eds. Baron, Carson, and Tomasulo (Wayne State University, 2004)

Assessment methods and criteria:

Two tests (33 % ), written response to readings (33%), participation in class exercises (33%). Students must attend 70 % of classes to receive credit.

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NoteMary Carmel ANGIOLILLO:

This course has limited capacity of 20 students. It is important to come to introductory session to be admitted. Students will be informed of the room once enrollment is confirmed.

NoteMary Carmel ANGIOLILLO:

It's important to come to the first class for this course and get your name on the attendance list, in order to secure your place the class. The course is limited to 20 students. Any questions please contact the instructor: angiolim@famu.cz

Schedule for winter semester 2015/2016:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue	místnost () ANGIOLILLO M. 16:30–18:05 (paralelka 1) Number of participants limited. The very first meeting at FAMU
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	16:30–18:05	Mary Carmel ANGIOLILLO		Number of participants limited. The very first meeting at FAMU	paralelka 1

Schedule for summer semester 2015/2016:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue	místnost 207 Učebna 2 (Lažanský palác) ANGIOLILLO M. 16:30–18:05 (paralelka 1)
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	16:30–18:05	Mary Carmel ANGIOLILLO	Učebna 2 Lažanský palác		paralelka 1

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