THE ACTOR IN REHEARSAL 1

Description

Research and preparation will be necessary in pursuit of some of the modules aims. Students are required to be punctual, to warm up, and dress appropriately for classes. The Actor in Rehearsal 1 offers an opportunity for integration of principles and skills from across the programme. Like a canvas the actor may use the rehearsal room to experiment with and apply their training in relation to different theatrical forms and rehearsal processes. Students engage with two rehearsal projects in this module, each led by a tutor in the role of a director. The first rehearsal project incorporates scenes from one or more plays belonging to the Naturalism tradition. The second rehearsal project incorporates scenes from one or more Shakespeare plays. Indicative content includes: A rehearsal project, guided by a tutor-director, on scenes from one or more plays belonging to the Naturalism tradition. A rehearsal project, guided by a tutor-director, on scenes from one or more plays by Shakespeare. A sharing of the work with classmates, at the end of each project. Provide opportunities for students to explore embodied choices relating to character and actions in pursuit of objectives, within a set of given circumstances. Develop students' research and analytical skills as part of a personal and group rehearsal process. Introduce students to Naturalistic plays. Introduce students to plays by Shakespeare. Enable greater physical awareness of the body and its ability to affect space. Encourage the development of a personal rehearsal process. Enable the development of effective collaborative strategies. Provide a firm foundation for rehearsal projects at Level 5. Attributes Developed Ref 001 Apply the beginnings of an embodied, psycho-physical approach to acting, movement and voice, into the rehearsal process. KCP EMPLOYABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY, RESOURCEFULNESS & RESILIENCE 002 Begin building a knowledge and understanding of Naturalistic and Shakespearean texts, through research and analysis. KCPT EMPLOYABILITY, GLOBAL & CULTURAL, RESOURCEFULNESS & RESILIENCE 003 Engage with imaginative and embodied approaches to rehearsing Naturalistic and Shakespearean texts. KCPT EMPLOYABILITY, GLOBAL & CULTURAL, SUSTAINABILITY, RESOURCEFULNESS & RESILIENCE 004 Engage with effective collaborative and individual working practices within the rehearsal process. KCPT EMPLOYABILITY, DIGITAL, GLOBAL AND CULTURAL, SUSTAINABILITY, RESOURCEFULNESS & RESILIENCE