THTR 3772 - Acting 3: Advanced Character Study Repertoire Acquisition
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42481,
Credit hours: 3
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Course Description
3772. Acting 3: Advanced Character Study & Repertoire Acquisition. This course builds upon all prior courses in acting. Students concretize and habituate an analytical approach to their broadening knowledge of character development, while applying learned skills experienced through recognized acting techniques (i.e. Stanislavsky, Alexander, Hagen, Spolin), methodologies (i.e. The Method, Linklater), and practices (i.e. Lessac). One hour lecture/three hours lab Prereq.: THTR 2667 or permission of instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| No readings |
DUO! The Best Scenes for Two for the 21st Century by Jaroff, Rebecca Dunn
-in Addition: Various scripts from YSU/Public/Personal Library.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction, set goals | |
| 8/31 | The “Old” Classics: Greeks, Romans, Dark & Middle Ages. Historical references. | |
| 9/7 | The “Old” Classics: Monologue Memorization Roughs. Script & Character Interpretations. | |
| 9/14 | The “Old” Classics: Applying Characterization, Finishing Touches | |
| 9/21 | Presentation of the “Old” Classics. Critiques. (100 pts.) | |
| 9/28 | The “New” Classics: Renaissance, Restoration, Elizabethan. Historical references. | |
| 10/5 | The “New” Classics: Monologue Memorization Roughs. Script & Character Interpretations. | |
| 10/12 | Critique due. (50 pts.) The “New” Classics: Characterization, Finishing Touches. | |
| 10/19 | Presentation of the “New” Classics. Critiques. (100 pts. | |
| 10/26 | 19th-20th Century: Shift from Bombastic to Realistic. Historical references. | |
| 11/2 | 19th-20th Century: Shift from Bombastic to Realistic. Historical references. | |
| 11/9 | 19th-20th Century: Applying Characterization, Finishing Touches. | |
| 11/16 | Presentation: 19th-20th Century Monologues. (100 pts.) | |
| 11/23 | Critique Due. (50 pts.) 21st Century Blitz: “Let’s Get Real (or Reel?) Thanksgiving…(*11/26 No Classes) | |
| 11/30 | 21st Century | |
| 12/7 | Final | Final preparation |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.