Performance of rehearsed performance work

Presentation 2

Performance of scenes from Comedy of Manners

Presentation 1

In this module students expand and enhance existing acting technique through rehearsal and presentation of scene studies and performance work. The first part will look at heightened text, including Shakespeare, and scenes from Comedy of Manners. In the second half of the module the students will be able to gain new skills in response to a rehearsal project that will be chosen from a variety of genres, theatre and performance forms, dependent upon the skill of the group. At the end of these projects, students will present to an invited audience. Key elements of this module are: 
 Heightened Text - Students will explore key tools for analysing and speaking; Blank Verse, poetry, and prose by examining scenes from Shakespeare or his contemporaries. The scenes will be performed in front of an invited audience, and the students will receive formative feedback. 
 Comedy of Manners - Rehearsal and performance of scenes from Comedy of Manners in front of an internal audience of students and tutors. This will be a summative assessment. 
 Rehearsal Project - the students will gain new skills in response to a rehearsal project that will be chosen from a variety of genres, theatre, and performance forms, dependent upon the needs of the group. These may include, Greek Tragedy, Musical Theatre, New Writing in translation, Immersive Theatre, etc. The performance of this will be a summative assessment.

Acting Practice 2 - 5508IABACT

Acting Practice 2

Select and demonstrate a range of advanced acting techniques in rehearsal and performance.

Apply an advanced range of movement and vocal techniques in rehearsal and performance.

Demonstrate a practical application of techniques required to perform heightened and non-naturalistic texts.

Demonstrate an advanced ability to work autonomously, and collaboratively, to meet the requirements of a project.