Acting for Stage and Screen

Learn the tools of the trade necessary to be successful in the worlds of theatre, film and television in this fast-paced program. You will train under professionals currently working in the industry and have the opportunity to act in Digital Cinematography student movies. This three-year program culminates with a graduate contemporary theatre company where graduates have the opportunity to perform in one or more live productions.

What You’ll Learn

• Perform dramatic roles in a variety of styles ranging from classical to contemporary in a variety of theatre mediums.
• Self-produce and create original works.
• Perform non-classical, vocal material – solo and choral – and execute basic dance steps and choreography as required by musical productions and classical plays.
• Apply acting skills such as voice, speech, movement, stage combat and clowning to a variety of performance works.
• Adapt performing style to the electronic media; working for the camera (film, television and video production) as well as the microphone as in various aspects in radio broadcasting/ and character voice-over work for animation.
• Interpret theatre history and genres knowledge to prepare for roles.
• Manage the business of acting.
• Manage job stress, enhance work performance and maximize professional opportunities including self-employment.
• Work cooperatively with other theatre arts professionals, i.e., technical production crews, designers, directors, stage management, and arts administrative staff.
• Provide services as drama resource person for community theatre, recreational programs, children’s programs and private teaching.
• Complete all work to a professional standard and in compliance with relevant laws, standards, and organizations affiliated with professional acting.