This course is designed for advanced actors to refine their ability to interpret scripts for performance. Students will practice identifying themes, characterization, and other dramatic elements in order to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning communicated by scripts written for a variety of mediums, focusing primarily on stage and film. Students will learn the skills necessary to break down a script into its parts, to analyze each part's contribution to the overall message, and to make use of a selection of acting techniques to achieve a purposeful portrayal.
''Prerequisite: Varsity Speech & Debate and/or instructor approval''