TH 501 - Movement/Voice I

(a) Movement: This is a foundational course designed to enable actors to develop the skills necessary for their craft. With the body as the primary tool, included will be a daily physical conditioning routine for strength, stamina and coordination. Special emphasis will be on the exploration of body articulation and rhythmic movement. This will also include an introduction to choral dance traditions that will be developed throughout the movement/dance program. (b) Voice: An essential component for the physical actor is voice. This course delineates an approach (based on Roy Hart voice work) that enables the actor to realize his/her potential to reach out to the extreme and varied vocal areas that physical and masked theatre demand.