Instructor: Mr. Daniel Yurgaitis
Office/ Phone: JC 128/ 626-2563
Office E-mail:
yurgaitd@northern.edu
Home E-mail: danielyur@nvc.net
Office Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10-11, 2-3, or by appointment.
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Objectives: | To prepare the potential actor in the areas of audition material and techniques and to research the problems and challenges of a career in the theatre, television, motion pictures and related films |
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Texts | Acting Professionally by Robert Cohen (McGraw Hill, 6th edition, 2003) Audition by Michael Shurtleff (Bantam Books, 1978) Each student must come to class with a pocketbook dictionary. |
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Grading | Overall consideration on grading is based on discipline (attendance, promptness, preparation for work, working habits) and realization of one's potential (growth, relative quality of work). The breakdown is as follows:
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Participation | The bulk of the work for this class is exploration of your acting instrument and its use. It is a practical course focusing on individual development. In order to register any improvement, you must work consistently, in class and out of class. The purpose of this class is to prepare students serious about acting. Please do not remain if you are not prepared to work in a disciplined manner. |
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Requirements | Monologues: Each student is responsible for four (4) audition monologues (2 type and 2 character). Two of the monologues will be from the classical theatre.
Song: Each student is responsible for one 32 measure song, that can also be cut to 16 measures. Report: An oral report on a topic of your choice relating to preparing for a career in the theatre or related fields, developed according to your interests and plans. You will be required to work from a typed outline, a copy of which will be handed to the instructor at the start of your presentation. You will also be expected to lead a discussion regarding your area of interest. Presentations begin Wednesday, October 22nd. Resume and Photograph: A listing of your work following the Cohen standard as outlined in his book. A photograph (8x10) must accompany the resume. Audition File: An orderly file of all the audition material you have prepared, plus an additional 4 pieces that you can potential work on, together with your resume and photograph. This may be in a folder, but preferably in a 3-ring binder. Music must be marked for the accompanist and backed. Review day is Monday, December 1st. |
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Assignments | Each student is responsible for all assignments. Failure to complete any assignment will result in a zero grade for that assignment. Missed in-class performances will also result in a zero grade. Due to time constraints, no special arrangements will be made to make up missed assignments or classes. |
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Attendance | Daily attendance and sign-in is required. Each section meets for three course hours per week and you are allowed three absences. There are no additional absences allowed beyond those noted above, so plan your semester accordingly. These allowed absences are meant to be used for illness or other personal needs (such as weddings, doctor's appointments, etc.). Please note that this is a course that places a high value on participation and observation. Therefore this is a firm and non-negotiable policy and each absence thereafter will result in your final grade average being lowered one point. This policy will be enforced. |
| Punctuality | Being on time for class is not only courteous, it is essential. Three late entrances (5 minutes or more) into class and your final grade average will be lowered one point. |
| Wardrobe | Do not wear tight fitting clothes that will restrict your movement. |