THEA 342(F) Solo Theatre
In this interdisciplinary course, students will examine the process of the creation of one-person performance pieces and will work individually or in collaboration to create original solo works. Each student will perform his or her own piece at the end of the semester in a final public performance that will be part of the Dialogue One solo performance festival. Students will learn about developing a general production concept and scenic vision, choosing or writing a script, building a character, designing set/costumes/music/publicity, and combining all aspects of theatrical craft to create a successful solo piece. Course time will be divided between class discussion and individual rehearsals with the instructor. Students interested in acting, directing, writing, producing, dramaturgy, design, stage management, criticism, and advertising are all welcome.
Format: studio. Evaluation will be based on committed participation in the preparation and performance of production exercises, performance of the final project, and some modest written assignments.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Enrollment limit: 10 (expected:10). Preference given to theatre majors.
Hour: SANGARE