ACTING STYLES

THEATRE 450

Course Description

Study and demonstration of the various acting styles from the Greek to the modern. Concentration on two specific styles in a semester.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

7.07% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

45.83% from Historical

Class Size

-30% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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