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Theatre - Teri Parker Lewis and Dirk Holleman, Instructors
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The Fine Arts Center Theatre program is a laboratory . Students try their hand at the craft of theatre in a 4400 square foot black box, where everything is flexible and almost anything is possible (or at least attemptable).
Every incoming theatre student begins in the morning class. The year consists of a fast-paced, thorough investigation of theatre?s many genres, using historical timeline as a guide. Students work together to produce fully-designed and acted scenes, ranging from Greek to commedia del arte to contemporary realism. By the end of the first year, students decide on either a performance or technical focus.
The afternoon class works in a pre-professional/ collegiate manner. Second, third, and fourth year students become more specialized in their chosen fields, while continuing to study the larger theatrical spectrum. Performers receive in-depth training in acting, movement, voice and speech. Technical students train in lighting, scenic, sound and costume design. Stage and theatre management are also examined.
Both morning and afternoon students perform regularly for public audiences in a variety of ways: formal productions, informal presentations, and ?informances?. Technical students gain experience working at other FAC events, and all theatre students are encouraged to work in Greenville's many local theatres. Guest artists in both technical and performance areas visit regularly, adding to a well-rounded theatrical experience. Field trips to local theatres, universities, and regional conferences can be expected.
To audition for the program, fill out the application by the February 1st deadline. Theatre auditions will be held during the months of February and March, with final decisions made by March 16th. At the audition, all students will participate in a brief group warm-up , followed by individual interviews. Students considering a performance focus should prepare a monologue and a song. The monologue must be no longer than 90 seconds, from a published play that you have read. A monologue found on the internet is not acceptable. For students interested in technical theatre, a resume describing any previous theatrical experience (technical and other) should be presented. Portfolios and photographs are welcomed. Technical students must also prepare a monologue (no longer than a minute) from a published play that you have read.
